Archive for January 2021
Patriotism. By the people, for the people. – by Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer – commentary Patriots? How dare you call yourself patriots? Patriots do not rally around a man, they rally around an ideal. They rally around a threat to decency, courage, compassion, service, pride and freedom. Patriots do not wrap themselves in flags with another person’s name on it, they carry the…
Read MoreGorgonzola and Pine Nut Stuffed Mushrooms
By Anthony Salemme, chef Makes 12-14 mushroom caps This can be an easy and satisfying appetizer or serve with some grilled vegetables for a main course. 1 8-ounce package baby Bella mushrooms 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts 2 shallots, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup butter 12 Ritz crackers, crushed…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Thurs, Jan. 7, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some morning cloud cover will give way to mostly clear skies during the afternoon with slightly above normal highs in the low 40’s bookended by morning and evening lows in the low 30’s and a light northwesterly breeze. Precipitation threat will finally be near zero, so we shouldn’t have to worry…
Read MoreOur shame seen round the world
Photo: Protester in Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi’s office Updates in Italics Rioters broke into the US Congress building after a speech by members of the Trump family and President Trump. VP Pence was called upon to make a definitive statement about not accepting the electoral college votes, and just before Congress went into…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Wed, Jan. 6, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist This extremely stubborn low pressure system that has been sitting and spinning off the southeast New England coast will finally inch further out to sea and some drying will take place during the day, breaking up some of the extensive cloud cover and generally miserable weather with the mixed annoying precipitation.…
Read MoreCranston’s 1st Municipal Court Judge of color, Angelyne E. Cooper
Cranston City Council votes in new judges, including first Black Municipal Court Judge Angelyne E. Cooper Immediately following the inauguration of Kenneth Hopkins as Mayor, the new Cranston City Council called to order and conducted new business, under the leadership of its new President, Chris Paplauskas. A lengthy portion of the event, which was conducted…
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, California…
Read MoreSaying goodbye to Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruin’s Captain; local sports hero
by John Cardullo, sportswriter We say goodbye to Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruin’s Captain, and local sports hero leaving town to finish out a great career. The news hit like a bolt out of the blue to many, the Boston Bruins and Zdeno Chara had parted company. Chara had been a fixture in the Bruins for…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccines and older Americans – AARP, CDC, etc.
Photo: AARP 95% of COVID-19 deaths are people over 50. AARP is fighting for older Americans to be prioritized for vaccine The AARP is upping its involvement in advocating for those over 50 when it comes to vaccine dissemination. They have issued a Statement on Distribution of COVID Vaccines, which addresses distribution planning and implementation.…
Read MoreWhat we talk about when we talk about recovery
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – contributing writer An interview with John J. Tassoni, Jr. a business leader, social activist, recovery advocate, former member of the R.I. State Senate, and the host of Recovery Radio on WPRV-AM There are many facets to John J. Tassoni, Jr., who in addition to serving as the Director of Operations…
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