Archive for December 2020
GriefSpeak: The Gift of Goodbye
By: Dr. Mari Dias “We long for the gift of goodbye… Where do we go from here? The sadness won’t just disappear Watching the clock it never stops Where do we go from here?” (Lyrics by Joe Matira/Dean Petrella, July 2020) “Tis the season. Children have crafted their wish lists for Santa, families and friends…
Read MoreCVS Health picked to do COVID-19 antibody infusions in homes/long-term care facilities
As part of Operation Warp Speed, Coram, the infusion care business of CVS Health, will provide timely patient access to new monoclonal antibody therapies for the treatment of COVID-19 Underscores role of CVS Health as a diversified health services company and expands work underway with HHS and Operation Warp Speed as CVS Health also prepares…
Read MoreCoats & Winter Clothing for those in need at Stages of Freedom Saturday
Come on down on Saturday, December 5th from 9 to 11am at Stages of Freedom, 10 Westminster Street in downtown Providence. Stages is donating coats and other winter clothing for low-income Rhode Islanders. Pick-up is Saturday – one day only. Social distancing and masks required. Questions: [email protected] You can make a direct donation, here: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org/donate Stages…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Fri, Dec. 4, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system moves up from the southwest and absorbs the energy from a cold frontal system moving in from the northwest. Eventually this situation will develop into a Nor’Easter for the weekend, but a warm-ish one, where we in southern New England see predominantly rain, maybe some mixed precipitation…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – today – Dec. 4, 2020
Photo: Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton said they will take the COVID-19 vaccine shot when it is their time and do it publicly as a way to encourage the public to take it and that it is safe. Rhode Island and Vicinity The Boston Globe reports that Mayor Grebien of Pawtucket said that “123 people…
Read MoreAARP Fights Consumer Fraud – by Herb Weiss
AARP Continues its Fight Against Consumer Fraud By Herb Weiss Every year, fraudsters continue to operate government imposter scams falsely claim to be from federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, Social Security Administration, to get people to turn over money or personal information. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans continue to fall…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thurs, Dec. 3, 2020
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A clear but cool start to the day, freezing low temperatures in the low 30’s rising to around 50 in the afternoon under a mostly clear sky. High cloud cover moves in ahead of a frontal system dropping down from central Canada, but this will not adversely affect us until later…
Read MoreWhite House display & Made in RI 2020 White House Christmas ornament
ChemArt, a Lincoln, Rhode Island company, has commemorated Christmas 365 days a year. From December 26th on, it’s all Christmas ornaments for the next year. What some may not know is that since the 1980s, ChemArt has also produced all the commemorative ornaments for the White House. Each one has something unique to do with…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today – Dec. 3, 2020
Photo: A rally is planned today at the Veterans Auditorium during the Governor’s press conference TODAY at 1pm – Rally is from 11:45 to 3pm. Details below from the RI Coalition of Wedding and Event Professionals. 2,000 signatures have been gathered on a petition by the group on looser restrictions. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Head…
Read MoreSavory Bacon and Cheddar-Wrapped Twists with Holiday Bocadillo Dip
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Makes 12 twists This is a great appetizer or snack especially for the upcoming Holidays. 1 box puff pastry sheets, defrosted 12 thin strips of Bacon 6 ounces Extra Sharp Cabot cheddar cheese, grated 1 Tablespoon chopped rosemary ½ cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1 egg,…
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