Archive for March 2020
Support for you at this unprecedented time…
People are struggling with their mental health in isolation – which is a breeding ground for psychological issues when the mind is not distracted. It’s a very scary time. I’ve seen an increase in panic attacks, generalized anxiety and depression, along with an exponential increase in depression.” I am also hearing from those overwhelmed with…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Friday 3/27/20
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak cold front slips through under cover of night and deposits a few drops in the very early morning and then hightails it out of here. High pressure builds in and drives away any lingering cloud cover, leaving behind lots of sunshine and early Spring warmth, afternoon highs in the…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – Today, March 27, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL US now said to have more coronavirus cases than anywhere in the world France – Ambulances stand by to pick up patients aboard a high-speed train in Strasbourg, France on Thursday after they were evacuated from saturated hospitals elsewhere in the region. Italy – death toll above 8,000 – funerals banned, cemeteries…
Read MoreKent Hospital expands with testing and respiratory units
Along with our expanded in-hospital preparations, there are an additional three outside units set up on the Kent Hospital property. They are: The COVID-19 testing tent. This was the first new unit on the Kent property, created in partnership with the DOH. This has been in operation for about a week now, and is used…
Read MoreRhode Island Winter Sports Wrap-up (such as it was….)
By John Cardullo, sportswriter The Rhode Island winter high school sports season was heading into the home stretch, the regular season was finished, and the teams were lined up to play for the divisional play-offs, and state play-offs. Then out of the blue everything stopped, dead in its tracks, where schools would compete for bragging…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Thursday 3/26/20
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist An in between kind of a thing…. Low pressure heading off to the cold gray Atlantic while another cold front develops over Ontario, Canada sweeps east. We benefit by sitting pretty in the high pressure that sneaks in and dries things out for a time and allows for the Sun to…
Read MoreThe Coronavirus and its Effect on Social Security
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the nation, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other federal agencies strive to cope with meeting the huge challenges they face resulting from the unexpected pandemic outbreak, attempting to juggle worker safety while maintaining their daily operations. On March 19, Key House…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – Today, March 26, 2020
(Photo: Stuart Moran, @stuabu23, Twitter) NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL It’s passed! The $2 Trillion stimulus package – in the wee hours – details to come ($1,200 check, $500 to children; $600/week UI, for gig workers, too. $500B for companies – with ban on stock buyback, etc…stay tuned for more info) US Data: 68,358 cases – 1,001…
Read MoreCollege Journalists Win SPJ Awards
The Society of Professional Journalists has announced its Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing the best collegiate journalism in Region 1, which is Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Regional winners will then compete at the national level with top winners to be…
Read MoreAsparagus, Leek and 3-Cheese Rollatini
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef For a light-ish Spring dinner this comes together somewhat quickly Pasta and filling 1 pound lasagna noodles 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed and peeled; chopped into 2 inch pieces) 1 pound leeks (trimmed, sliced thin, and washed) 4 tablespoons butter salt and white pepper 3 cloves garlic (minced fine) 1…
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