Archive for December 2020
RI Advocates & RIDD Council Seek Governor’s E.O. to ensure patient rights of disabled
Photo: Gov. signs bill “Achieving a Better Life Experience” (ABLE) account program for individuals with disabilities federally recognized investment accounts Editor’s Note: There are two articles here – the first from Advocates for adults with developmental disabilities – the second from the RI Developmental Disabilities Council By Gina Macris, Developmental Disability News – contributing writer…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Dec. 6, 2020
Photo: Big Blue Bug replaced his red nose with a surgical mask. Wear yours, too. From the Governor’s Press Conference, Spring of 2020 It is difficult to think back and remember the early warnings. Is this where we are heading? It is hard to imagine. To review: Wear a mask – Clean, at least 2…
Read MoreURI 4-H members donate reusable masks to community groups in need
Photo: URI 4-H member Jesse Ruscito of West Greenwich delivers packages of reusable masks to the drive-up food pantry at Faith Fellowship Church. (Photo by Alison Ruscito) Participants in the University of Rhode Island’s 4-H program are donating masks to community groups in need through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Sun, Dec. 6, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A day of cleanup and drying as the storm heads to the Canadian Maritimes, and cloud cover gradually diminishes and winds slacken a bit, but remain gusty through the day. Chilly today, with afternoon highs in the upper 30’s and evening lows in the upper 20’s, chilled not so nicely by…
Read MoreIsaiah on Route 6 – by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © Michael Fine 2020 This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. At least she was wearing a…
Read MoreGov. Raimondo’s moment to diversify our courts is right now – Jim Vincent, NAACP
by Jim Vincent, NAACP, contributing writer. Opinion The NAACP is the largest and oldest Civil Rights organization in America. In Rhode Island, the Providence Branch was founded in 1913 in response to the serious social justice issues of the time. Over the last 10 years, arguably the number one advocacy issue taken up by the…
Read MorePawtucket Mayor Grebien & Lt. Gov McKee partner up to help small businesses
As Mayor of Pawtucket and Lt. Governor of Rhode Island, we are partnering to help make small businesses aware of millions of dollars in grants available through the state’s Restore RI grant program. As of today, over $20 million in grants are still available to small businesses like yours. Over the next few weeks, we will reach…
Read More8th Annual RI VIRTUAL Author Expo – TODAY!
Discover a Rhode Island Author Photo: Christine DePetrillo will speak about her book, Wolf Kiss The 8th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo will be a virtual experience this year. Multiple panels will be available so yo can meet some of your favorite authors for the comfort of your own home. The Association of Rhode Island…
Read MoreBeing part of the system from the outside – “Two Hawks Watson”, by Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, contributing writer, “Speak-Up” Activist Neesu Wushuwunoa is the great-grandson of Chief George Watson of the Narragansett Indian Tribe. The Sachem of the Mashapaug Nahaganset Tribe based in Providence, is commonly known as Raymond “Two Hawks” Watson. At one time the Thanksgiving holiday was often associated with Native Americans. However, advocacy and protest…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, Dec. 5/6, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 12/5/20: Rain continues through the day, heavy at times as a Nor’Easter winds it’s way through the area. The heaviest rain will fall during the midday to early afternoon hours, and then the wind will begin screaming out of the northwest as the intensity of the rain starts to wane.…
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