Daily Briefing: Coaches impact our kids' lives more than we realize

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So on the rare occasions when they do come to us with news, we certainly perk up. My son came home from work the other day and said, "Wow, Mom, do you know that a football coach died the other day?" He was talking about Arthur Bell, who had coached at Middletown High school for nine years, with previous stops at Portsmouth High, Rogers High, Salve Regina University and Portsmouth Abbey. Ian is a student at URI, so a bunch of his friends had been posting to social media about their sadness at such a loss. Turns out I did, in fact, know that Bell had passed. You can learn more about Bell's career and community impact [in Jake Rousseau's story here](. But it got Ian talking about coaches he had and how he'd feel if they died. He told me stories I had never heard before, and I realized how much of a lasting impact these men and women had on my son. We give teachers a lot of (well-deserved) credit for shaping our kids' minds and behaviors, but coaches can't be ignored. They spend an awful lot of time with our children, and perhaps even more than in the classroom, they see our children at their highest and lowest moments – times when the coaches' influence is even more important. At their best, coaches are a model for our kids of how to carry themselves in these highest of high and lowest of low moments. Of Bell, Portsmouth coach Keith MacDonald said, “He influenced a lot of people. A lot of coaches, a lot of players, and we are all for the better. We are better by being touched by him.” What a legacy. More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 💉 Gross. Just when we thought we were safe. A highly contagious and severe strain of mpox is [on the move across continents]( following a major outbreak in central Africa. The surge of cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a dozen other African nations [prompted the World Health Organization]( to issue a [global health emergency]( for the second time in two years. 😴 Olivia Rodrigo says she sleeps 13 hours a night when she's on tour. Dakota Johnson says she's not functional unless she gets 10 hours. Is there such a thing as too much sleep? [Experts say the ideal amount of sleep varies]( among individuals, but pushing 13 or 14 hours on a regular basis is likely overdoing it. 🏀 Two weeks after the Boston Celtics soared to victory in the [2024 NBA championship]( the team's ownership, [Boston Basketball Partners L.L.C., announced its intention to sell the team](. Now, the bidding process for the NBA's top franchise has [reportedly attracted Jeff Bezos](. RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. Each day I'll share where Rhody Ranks from one of the latest emails. Is the Ocean State safe for those who work outdoors? Lawn Love ranked [2024’s Safest States for Outdoor Workers]( using data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Here's how Rhode Island stacked up (keep in mind, 1st means safest!). • Work-Related Fatalities per 100,000 Residents - 1st • Average Number of Very Hot Days - 8th • Access to Hospitals - 46th • Share of Population in Labor Force With Health Insurance - 4th • Number of Water Quality Violations - 8th [TODAY'S WEATHER]( ⛅ Times of sun and clouds with a passing shower; high of 73. Check out the full forecast [here](. TOP STORIES [How the hole in the Charlestown Breachway could sink businesses, oyster farms]( [Stephen McCandless (center) gives an overview of the situation at the Charlestown Breachway to Rep. Seth Magaziner (left) and Tom O’Donnell (right) on Aug. 15, 2024]( Every day, sand pours into the channel through a gaping hole in the rock wall. [READ MORE]( [St. Mary's Home for Children in North Providence, Rhode Island's only residential treatment facility for minors.]( ["Financial challenges" blamed for St. Mary's Home for Children closing.]( The facility was at the center of a scathing report by DCYF alleging abuse and mistreatment. [READ MORE]( [Some fun flavors by Tizzy K's Oreo Os with Oreo Chunks, Golden Grahams, and Trix.]( [7 new restaurants to try in RI offer a broad sample of flavors]( There are some closings to report as well. [READ MORE]( [Police lights on an Evansville Police Department cruiser.]( [Police say he met 80-year-old woman in Wendy's. Then he tried to strangle her.]( He left an 80-year-old woman for dead in the woods after strangling her. When she woke up, a staggering police chase ensued. [READ MORE]( [A protester holds a smoke bomb while a marching from Union Park during the Democratic National Convention on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Chicago. The DNC is scheduled to take place at the United Center August 19 through August 22.]( [Patinkin: Sometimes protesters undercut their own goals]( Columnist Mark Patinkin recalls 1968 DNC protests and wonders if today's protesters, too, might destroy their own cause. [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? 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