Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library gifting books to Newport County children

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Dolly Parton’s surprise performance was a highlight of the 2019 Newport Folk Festival.  Dolly has also been doing her video readings to children during the time of the coronavirus. Now, thanks to the generosity of the Bazarsky Family Foundation (BFF), Dolly Parton’s innovative book-gifting, Imagination Library, will be in residence for Newport County, at the…

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Coronavirus Update – Today, May 8, 2020

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Photo: Pictogram of an approved outdoor restaurant setup NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL 66% of cases in New York City came from home Frontier Airlines drops planned fee for empty middle seats California begins to open – curbside pick up for stores; golf courses and hiking trails open for public use. President’s food server tests positive for…

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Add Gas Pumps to the Risk List

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Gas pump handles are a potential source of surface contact transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and one of the many common objects that could be contaminated, so consumers should take reasonable precautions to avoid exposure. A lot has been said about surface contact being one of the means of transmission of the novel coronavirus, and…

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Griefspeak – Mother’s Day for Motherless Children

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By: Mari Dias Mother’s Day is upon us, a day filled with celebration or grief. It was 1927 when Blind Willie Johnson recorded the song “Motherless Children”, which was made popular by many, including Bob Dylan, Steven Miller, and Eric Clapton. The lyrics recognize that all children are impacted by the death of their mother.…

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RI Weather Today, Friday 5/8/20

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By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The end of the work week starts out nicely enough, some quality time with the sunrise before a high overcast blankets the region. Morning lows in the mid 40’s rise to the upper 50’s by afternoon as the overcast threatens, and eventually delivers by 4-5 pm, light rain starting and lasting…

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“Home of the Brave” for Nurses Week at Linn Health and Rehab

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Lily Bolarinho, an East Providence High School sophomore who performed the National Anthem on trumpet outside of Linn Health & Rehabilitation nursing home during a shift change today. The performance was in honor of the many heroic nurses and healthcare workers, on National Nurse’s Day (May 6). Linn employees came outside to enjoy the patriotic…

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RI Weather Today, Thursday May 7, 2020

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By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Light rain ends well before sunrise, a decent morning with lots of sunshine lasting to midday. A weak leftover disturbance may stir up some cloud cover and maybe a stray light rain shower or two in the afternoon, but this will wash away by evening when additional clearing should take place.…

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Coronavirus Update – Today, May 7, 2020

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Photo, WSLS TV, Florida: The Grim Reaper, or Florida lawyer Daniel Uhlfelder, walking the Florida beaches with a strong message.. see story below… NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Humana is waiving co-pays and deductibles for Medicare Advantage members who visit their in-network primary care doctor or see a behavioral health specialist. Tectonix analyzed the travel paths of phones…

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