Archive for July 2020
RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, July 4/5, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The slightly cooler trend continues for the holiday weekend. Saturday 7/4/20: We’ll have some patchy morning fog to deal with mainly along the coastline and a few miles inland that will burn off by mid morning. We’ll then have some filtered sun to start that will eventually open up in the…
Read MoreIndependence Day. And no one’s stopping us – but us.
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Photo: The Family of Man. Drum Major by Alfred Eisenstaedt If ever there was a perfect time for a celebration, this is it. The time is now to throw away our troubles, put down our frustration, kick our hopelessness to the curb, let our far too long hair down, and…
Read More“A Lively Experiment” – with Jim Hummel
This week’s Lively Experiment features, with Jim Hummel, Executive Director of The Hummel Report, Moderator: Panel Members:Jim Hummel – ModeratorMike Marcello – Former State RepresentativeDonna Perry – Sun Chronicle ColumnistRob Horowitz – Political Consultant Program content:-Federal Judge ruling on candidates for ballot-RI PBS foundation scholarship winner A Lively Experiment airs on RIPBS Fridays at 7pm,…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, America! No fireworks, but other ways to celebrate
A different celebration of July 4th – but celebrate we will! Friendly reminder: In RI only ground and hand-held sparkling devices (“sparklers”) are legal for use by the general public. There are no fireworks in the state of Rhode Island that we could find. What an amazing fact that is! 2020 will go down as…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Resilience
GriefSpeak: Resilience By: Mari Dias Resilience. This word is usually defined as “ability to bounce back”, “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties”, “toughness.” This is an admirable trait that lends itself to a successful life, both psychologically and behaviorally. Do you consider yourself resilient? If so, why? If not, why? The bigger question is:…
Read MoreJuly Mobile Food Pantry at Newport’s MLK Center
The Mobile Food Pantry is still on the road, bringing Client Choice groceries, personal care items, frozen meat, fresh eggs, milk and produce to neighborhoods across Newport County. Newport County residents can get every 14 days and don’t have to reside in the neighborhood the truck is visiting. Here are the upcoming locations: Tues. July…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – July 3, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Weak low pressure hangs around offshore around which some unstable air will filter into the area with the chance for some showers and a thunderstorm or two mainly well inland. Still muggy, but without the sunny heat of yesterday, and a decent northeast breeze will move the air around for a…
Read MoreNever Can Say Goodbye…PawSox
By John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo: Ben Mondor, founder of the Pawtucket Red Sox, died in October of 2010, ten years ago. No “Field of Dreams” for the PawSox and their fans as the MLB (Minor League Baseball) officially canceled its 2020 season. For the fans of the Pawtucket Red Sox baseball team, that the 2020…
Read MoreI worry, I question – as we follow the rules…by Ray Rickman
Rhode Island has begun its economic reopening, with restaurants and retail stores operating under tight restrictions. Public policy is recognizing the new normal — Coronavirus is here to stay, and we cannot return to the status quo until we have a vaccine. I worry about reopening because, as anyone who has gone for a walk…
Read MoreChilled Spaghetti with Olive Tapenade and Goat Cheese
Chilled Spaghetti with Black Olive Tapenade and Crumbled Goat Cheese This is a perfect dinner for a hot Summer night with a glass of dry Rosé. 1-pound cooked spaghetti (cooled) 6 ounces goat cheese crumbled Tapenade 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted) 3 cloves garlic chopped 2 Tablespoon of each rosemary, oregano, parsley, basil (chopped) 2…
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