June 29: T-Storms And More Hot Weather

Heat: We're in for another warm day today, with lots of humidity and temps in the upper 80s. Chance of thunderstorms today and tonight; clearing out after midnight, with 90s expected on Saturday and Sunday.

Races: After Wednesday's candidate filing deadline, we learned . A few seats — two posts on the Johnston School Committee, two on the Town Council and two in the state House of Representatives — aren't being contested this year. The rest, you'll have to read yourself.

No More: That was the theme from Mayor Joseph Polisena and his counterparts from North Providence and East Providence at a press conference yesterday, where they announced that after Aug. 26. NBC10 quoted Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare as saying the city is "working on it."

Have Your Say: You may have seen the recent — and quite popular — started by Bryan Palumbo. Want your own e-soapbox? It's ridiculously easy to start your own blog on Patch.

School's Out: How do you handle the transition from the go-go-go school year to the [relatively] easier pace of summer? Our in a Q&A.