Archive for May 2020
Bev Wiley, RI Softball’s Magic
by John Cardullo, sportswriter For the last 28 years Rhode Island USA/ASA softball state commissioner Bev Wiley has had a firm hand on the wheel and continues to guide the association through uncertain waters. She grew up in Warwick, Rhode Island, the youngest of six children. Bev’s mother was a stay at home mom, and…
Read MoreJohnston Town Councilor Joseph Polisena, Jr. helping restaurants get ready for their new norm
Johnston Town Councilor Joseph Polisena, Jr. is helping restaurants get back in business. If passed, his Johnston amendment will pave the wave for outdoor dining in restaurants not normally licensed to do so. His hope is the amendment can go on to help other cities and towns as well.. In looking forward to the Governor’s…
Read MoreRI DEM Issues COVID-19 Boating Guidelines and Changes in Fishing Rules
Photo: Outdoor Life DEM Issues COVID-19 Safety Guidelines As Boaters Prepare to Launch Their Vessels for the Early Boating Season – May 4, 2020 “As the early boating season gears up, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking boaters to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules and other safety guidelines as they work on their…
Read MoreCoronavirus Update – Today, Monday, May 4, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NFL says it will “start on time”. The US Senate says it WILL return to work; the US House will not, listening to House physician’s recommendations. May 4th, 9 more states begin to open for business. Bicycle use is being encouraged as a way to avoid unsafe crowding on trains and buses.…
Read MoreTele-Town Hall Gets the Word Out About COVID-19
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging This week alone, AARP, in some 30 states, conducted tele-town halls and 123 state calls have taken place since the pandemic surfaced. AARP Rhode Island, representing 132,000 members age 50 and over, was among the very first states to address the pandemic in a tele-town hall over two…
Read MoreA Decision Must be Made
By Mary T. O’Sullivan “The thing is – fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.” – William Golding, Lord of the Flies In times of fear, crisis and chaos, we instinctively turn to our leaders. What we are seeking are answers, a smart analysis of the facts that helps leaders direct us to…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Monday, May 4, 2020
By Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure slips out to sea to our south largely unnoticed, and dry air will fill in behind it through the morning as temps begin in the mid 50’s and rise into the mid and upper 60’s during the afternoon. A trailing upper trough will slide across the area and stir…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, Sunday, May 3, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bout of quick overnight light rain with a passing and weak disturbance clears away early, paving the way for a very nice and warm day with an afternoon high snaring the as yet elusive 70 mark, up from an morning low in the low 50’s. A developing low pressure system…
Read MoreIn The Arena with Joe Paolino, Jr. & RI Lt. Gov. Dan McKee
In The Arena with Joe Paolino, Jr. & RI Lt. Gov. Dan McKee Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. Dan McKee, Rhode Island, Lieutenant Governor is Paolino’s guest. They talk about help for business and small business…
Read MoreCurbside Bouquet Pickup at Wicked Tulips!
Beautiful weather – but what to do? Tulip Fans, Wicked Tulips has put together a Curbside Bouquet Pickup opportunity for the general public. They had their first event yesterday. This is what you need to know: This year they are not in Johnston – they are at Schartner Farms at 1 Arnold Place in Exeter. Order…
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