Archive for April 2020
Recipe – Today: Salmon Pan Roast with Asparagus Risotto
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef The risotto takes some time and patience but it’s totally worth it in the end. Salmon 4 6-ounce salmon fillet 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1 Tablespoon olive oil Risotto 1 large bunch of asparagus washed and trimmed 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice 1 Tbs butter 1…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Thursday 4/23/20
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Decent yet cool weather for the day, with increasing cloud cover in advance of the next weather maker and some showers expected before the stroke of midnight O’clock Friday. Morning lows will hover within a degree of the freezing mark, and slowly warm to the low 50’s as the clouds hold…
Read MoreHome Covid-19 Test Kit is coming
Initial Distribution Prioritized for Frontline Healthcare Workers and First Responders. Public use for this front-of-nose swab collection test within weeks. Cost should be around $119 – unclear about insurance coverage. LabCorp (NYSE: LH), a Burlington, North Carolina based global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care, today announced that it has…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Wednesday 4/22/20
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A secondary trough wheels around the main low pressure center that dragged all of that excitement through here yesterday, and from it we can expect some midday cloud cover and gusty northwesterly breezes that’ll stir up the lower levels. Dry conditions with low relative humidity and not a drop in sight,…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update Today, April 22, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL New Zealand will start to open their country next week Spain’s running of the bulls, which happens every 9 days is called off. Potential coronavirus vaccine in Britain to begin trials Thursday. Germany cancels Oktoberfests FDA approves first at-home collection kit for COVID-19 Virus thought to have been the cause of death…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday, it’s “Sour Grapes”!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist “Tim is the creator/writer/artist of the popular, self-syndicated comic strip, SOUR GRAPES. He is a member of the National Cartoonists Society and ARIA (Association of Rhode Island Authors).” Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a…
Read More4th Stimulus should protect Seniors
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As part of the Economic Impact Payment provision in the recently enacted $ 2.2 trillion stimulus bill, at press time about 80 million Americans have already received their $ 1,200 stimulus check ($2,400 for joint filers) through direct deposit. But for those 70 million Americans waiting for this…
Read MoreRI House Minority Caucus calls for House Oversight to convene
This letter was sent today, 4/21/20 to Chairwoman Patricia Serpa, House Committee on Oversight, RI State House: Dear Chairwoman Serpa: We hope you and your family are well during these challenging times. Over the past several years, your work chairing the House Oversight Committee has brought much-needed sunlight and accountability to state government. We have…
Read MoreRI Good Neighbor Energy Fund for eligible households impacted by Covid19
RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund for eligible households impacted by Covid19 The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, announce the Fund is available to all eligible households in the state impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fund assists households in financial difficulty, including individuals…
Read MorePawtucket and Central Falls create Incident Command System to combat Covid-19
The Team, known as Beat Covid-19, to Focus on Grassroots Communication and Assistance The Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls are partnering with local organizations to combat the coronavirus pandemic after initiating broad based community support. In doing so, the two Cities have created an Incident Command System. The team, known as Beat Covid-19, is…
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