Archive for November 2020
A Pawtucket Thanksgiving as Grebiens recover from COVID-19
It was Turkey Day in Pawtucket. Hundreds came to McCoy Stadium where there was a drive-thru giveaway of turkeys for Thanksgiving. The event – changed this year from full Thanksgiving fixings, began with a spirit of “Something is better than nothing”, said Pawtucket’s First Lady Laureen Grebien. The traditional Holiday Basket became a Turkey giveaway…
Read MoreYour Recipe Today – Turkey & Sweet Potato Croquettes by Chef Anthony Salemme
Turkey and Sweet Potato Croquettes By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Looking for something different to do with some of your Thanksgiving leftovers? These croquettes make a great starter or Main course. Serves 4 -6 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups diced leftover Turkey 1 jalapeño, diced fine 1/3 cup cheese, grated Cabot cheddar 2-3…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front works through the area wringing out plenty of rain under a low cloud cover, good post dinner nap type of weather. On the warm side, high temps hitting 60 from morning lows in the mid 40’s with a southerly breeze gusting towards 30 from time to time.
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Nov. 26, 2020
Photo: Norman Rockwell’s “Family Grace” In RINewsToday’s informal poll, 53% of respondents said they were not traveling far, traveling close, or hosting a Thanksgiving – they were “home alone” this year – a Happy Thanksgiving to all. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Wrentham Outlets will open at 6am Friday and close at 9pm – limited occupancy…
Read MoreWe give thanks…for you!
by Jason Michalski, photographer “Everyone is unique You are obligated to understand that you are unique in the world. There has never been anyone like you because, of there were, there would be no need for you to exist. You are an utterly new thing in creation. Your life goal is to realize this uniqueness.”…
Read MoreGiving thanks to our veterans on Thanksgiving
by Jeffrey Gross, contributing writer Photos courtesy of Cara Woloohojian In previous articles it was noted that each year the Rhode Island Fish and Game Protective Association (RIFGPA) often performs various charitable events throughout the year. Even this nightmare of a year 2020 is no exception. When faced with very few fund-raising events due to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: RI Small Business community rallies for relief
Small Businesses Host Car Rally for Additional CARES Act Relief Wednesday at 11am, the RI Small Business Coalition held a socially distanced car rally to call on the state to release an additional $150M in CARES Act funding through a simple, streamlined grant process. Lt. Governor McKee attended in support of the small businesses. Also…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update Today – Nov. 25, 2020
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL The CDC is considering shortening the quarantine times from 14 days to 7-10 days, but would include more testing – pending official announcement. Macy’s Parade has been cut by over 80% and will be held just in Herald Square. The Car Center filed for bankruptcy. Tourists in England can pay for a…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist _____ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreThanksgiving football – of the past
Prospect of a Thanksgiving Day without high school football? Two local radio stations plan on filling that void by replaying rivalry games of the past. As we head into the holiday season 2020 style, just like the Grinch who stole Christmas, the Grinch, aka Covid-19, not only stole every holiday that we were to celebrate,…
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