Archive for November 2020
RI Weather Today – Sun, Nov. 8, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist More sun but slightly lower afternoon high temperatures than yesterday, probably attaining the high 60’s for the most part after morning lows around 50. Winds will be mostly calm through the day, high pressure settling in nicely over southern New England.
Read MoreCranston Mayor-elect Hopkins: 4 volunteers/supporters have tested positive for COVID-19
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR-ELECT KENNETH J. HOPKINS Nov. 7, 2020 There has been some public discussion about Election Day activities associated with my campaign for Mayor. Four volunteers and supporters of mine have been diagnosed as positive with the Covid-19 virus. They participated at different volunteer levels of activity on Election Day and were at our…
Read MoreFine Furnishing Show – 25th Anniversary – TODAY/Sunday
The 25th anniversary year is an unusual one, for sure. This year it is being held at the Waterfire Arts Center at 475 Valley Street in Providence today (10-6), and tomorrow, (10-4). The safety of exhibitors and attendees and they have posted Safety & Visitation Guidelines on the following of CDC and the State of…
Read MoreUPDATED: List of RI Nursing Home, Long Term Care Facilities: Cases, Fatalities (11/4/20)
PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 4, 2020 w/increases since 10/28/2020 Cases: approx. 3,513 (85 more) Cumulative resident fatalities: 938 (10 more) _____ Period ending October 28, 2020 w/increases since 10/21/2020 Cases: approx. 3,428 (25 more) Cumulative resident fatalities: 928 (15 more) _____ Period ending Oct. 21th, 2020 w/increases since 10/14/2020 Cases: approx. 3,403 (25 more) Cumulative resident…
Read MoreTorch passing at CVS – Larry Merlo to Karen S. Lynch
Karen S. Lynch named the next President and CEO of CVS Health and Larry J. Merlo to retire in Spring 2021 CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Karen S. Lynch, currently Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, Aetna, as the company’s next President and CEO, effective February…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, Nov. 7/8, 2020
Saturday The first half of an all-star weather weekend presents us with morning lows in the low 50’s and afternoon high temperatures in the low 70’s under fair weather cirrus cloud cover and light southwesterly breezes, courtesy of continuously building high pressure to our south. Sunday More sun but slightly lower afternoon high…
Read MoreWhile we wait…
While the country engages in a long, torturous process of finding out who the next president will be, the young’uns at the MLK Community Center in Newport went to the ballot box, too. Learning about the election process, ballots, and voting in a free world, we’re sure the simplistic lesson was one everyone in this…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Nov. 6, 2020
Photo: Safety kits being given out to flyers at T. F. Green Airport – courtesy TFGreen NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL A new set of rules are coming in just about every sport, almost all with enhanced health and safety in mind. If they work, games could return to arenas and stadiums with some fans in attendance…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Fri, Nov. 6, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist After a weak coastal trough of low pressure forms and triggers some overnight showers, another nice and seasonably warm day will wash over us. Morning lows in the mid 50’s under lingering cloud cover will lift to the mid and upper 60’s under gradually clearing skies and a southwesterly breeze.
Read MoreUPDATED: RI School List with COVID-19 Cases (as of 11/4/20)
Note: The data chart is for cases reported by 10/31 and updated on 11/4. Summary – this update – more than 431 locations – 328 new cases – 1,218 cumulative cases – 61 new locations Past Data: Summary – this update – more than 370 locations – 288 new cases – 883 cumulative cases 227+…
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