Archive for June 2020
155 years ago today… Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now…
Read MoreGriefSpeak – A Letter to My Father
By Mari Dias Waiting for Dad This is my 17th Father’s Day without you, and it still feels like it was yesterday. I miss you, Dad. As a young girl, I remember my frustration of having to wait until you came home from work before we were allowed to eat dinner. I thought it was…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, June 19, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Patchy morning fog particularly along the coast dots the area with higher dewpoints and overnight cooling, so prepare for a very moist morning with a saturated low temperature in the mid 60’s. We’ll see an increase in temperatures in the afternoon once the fog evaporates to a fairly muggy high in…
Read MoreTea & Scones – and Gardens with Dad…at Blithewold
Get outside with Dad – family, and friends – on one of Blithewold’s porches, for a cup of hot tea or iced tea, and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. Catch-up while enjoying a beautiful view of the Bay and Blithewold’s gardens. Come out, sit down, relax, and enjoy the moment. Limited seating at this…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, June 18, 2020
Photo: Twitter photo of Block Island Ferry passengers, many without masks NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Orlando: Some bars and restaurants in the state are temporarily closing their doors after being back open for just a few weeks because workers or patrons have tested positive for the new coronavirus. The New York City 9/11 Memorial will reopen…
Read MorePeach Blueberry Cobbler
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Local Spring and Summer fruits are abundant at every farm stand at this time of year. One of my favorites is a good cobbler. You can substitute your favorite fruits. Mix them up or use only one. Serve with whipped cream. 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced 2 cups blueberries…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, June 18, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Still a sunny Thursday on the way, but with a slight shift in pattern, we’ll have some more humidity to deal with. Winds generally out of the south and southwest will be helping to lift dewpoints into the 60-65 degree range, which will make sweating quite a bit easier. Warmer morning…
Read MoreEmpowering Veterans and Ending a National Tragedy of Suicide
A National Call to Action to ensure that Veterans are cared for and supported — not just at a point of crisis, but throughout their lives, and facing and responding to the mental health challenges that affect them and those they love — by addressing suicide prevention for the broader community was launched yesterday as…
Read MoreFather’s Day Week at Newport Car Museum
Dads FREE for a Full Week The Newport Car Museum family says, “Our own family loves visiting the Newport Car Museum, and we can’t tell you how happy we are to welcome back all our families and friends after the COVID-19 recess.” They’ve expanded their traditional Father’s Day special to a full week, from Thursday,…
Read MoreRhode Island’s Youth Summer Jobs and Summer School Offerings
COVID-19 has disrupted the entire Rhode Island economy, including opportunities for traditional “summer jobs” for youth. There are federal funds available to subsidize summer jobs for youth ages 16-24 in RI. This new summer jobs program will allow youth to contribute to the COVID-19 recovery, serve their community, build workplace skills, and earn money. On…
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