Archive for September 2020
FREE Comic Book Day at Wild Time Comics – Saturday, 9/12
Wild Time Comics says “Things may be a bit CRAZY, but that’s not a reason to miss out on some FUN! Safely, of course! that is. Join us and some of the other great local comic shops in celebrating FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2020 on Sat. Sept. 12th. Meet Spider-man, Batman, T-Rex, Batwoman, Joker, Riddler,…
Read More3 RI Watchdog groups call foul on Governor’s extension of powers
Last week Governor Raimondo signed an Executive Order extending her emergency powers “indefinitely” and three watchdog groups, so far, have called foul – sending a letter to the RI House & Senate leadership detailing their concerns. Here is that letter…
Read MoreRemembering 9-11 – 19 years later
Photo: The Twin Towers light installation will go on, after briefly being canceled. Below, the tile installation in Providence that will be restored for year 20. Rhode Island organization looks to restore, relocate, and reimagine the iconic Rhode Island monument The 9-11 Wall of Hope, an extraordinary work of community art created by Rhode Islanders…
Read MoreRI Election Results are in
For final, official tallies refer to: https://www.ri.gov/election/results/2020/statewide_primary/ Some highlights of races of interest as we start the day on Thurs, September 10th – without mail-in ballots: Statewide Representative in Congress, District 2 – Rep. James Langevin over Dylan Conley Representative in Congress, District 2 – Robert Lancia over Dylan Conley Central Falls Mayor of Central…
Read MoreLemon Blueberry Créme Brùlée
By Anthony Salemme, chef Serves 6 1 14 ounce can sweet and condensed milk 14 ounces whole milk (just re-fill the can to measure your milk) 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 2 egg yolks 1-pint blueberries ½ cup sugar (for the topping) Pre heat your oven to 350F. Spray 6…
Read MoreHelp for the small investor in rental properties
While renters and homeowners have relief options for payments if they have been impacted by employment around the COVID-19 crisis, homeowners who rent apartments have been left holding the empty purses, in many cases. While large companies may not have the direct impact for several months, the small investor who may own one, two, or…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Sept. 10, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure rolls up through the mid Atlantic states and skims along Block Island Sound triggering light to moderate rain showers during the afternoon, after a generally misty morning with patchy dense fog here and there. A cold front will press down from the northwest and squeegee away the low level…
Read MoreRI Coronavirus Update – Today, Sept. 10, 2020
Photo: New Crush Covid App showing good symptom checklist results – can be shown at school, restaurants, etc. when asked for symptom check. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL AstraZeneca said it has paused global trials, including large late-stage trials, of its experimental coronavirus vaccine due to an unexplained illness in a study participant. Dr. Fauci explains this…
Read MorePet Preparedness
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photos: Our author’s Jada In a year of growing disasters how many of you are prepared to abandon ship and take your pets with you – in the blink of an eye. Even though prepared it would take this writer about 30-60 min for a complete evacuation. That being said, now is…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Sept. 9, 2020
Photo: St. Rocco’s instructor/nun is conducting a media campaign to increase enrollment NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL Early reports about vaccines show they are very complicated both in storage, temperature requirements, some in multiple “shots”, etc. The CDC is set to coordinate this. More: https://providencejournal-ri.newsmemory.com?publink=140ae4ac0_13437f0 Times Square Hilton Hotel will close due to lack of business. A…
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