Archive for January 2021
Rhode Island Foundation offering scholarships up to $20,000/yr to promote Roger Williams’ core values
PHOTO: High school seniors have until Feb. 12 to apply for college scholarships of up to $20,000 a year through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative at the Rhode Island Foundation. In 2020, five students received scholarships, which are worth up to $80,000 over four years. Conceived of and funded by the Carter family, the program…
Read MoreBarrington Books, Garden City to close.
Owners of the two Barrington Books in Rhode Island, the very popular store in Cranston’s Garden City Center and their flagship store in Barrington, have decided to close their Cranston store. In an email to customers, they said: “2020. That’s all we have to say to invoke thoughts of challenge, uncertainty, determination and resilience. This…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Jan. 21, 2021
Photo: Flags at the inauguration, representing the 200,000 people who would normally have been there, who cannot be due to the coronavirus. Rhode Island & Vicinity RI Attorney General Investigating Vaccine Distribution at Hospitals – Peter Neronha’s office has responded to the Providence Journal investigation of vaccines going to board members, volunteers and non front-facing…
Read MoreBlueberry Brie Coconut Milk Coffee Rolls – by Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef In honor of National Cheese Lovers Day, which was yesterday, January 20, 2021, these are great for a weekend celebration treat. But if you have a little time and patience you can make them any day you choose. For the dough: ½ cup warm coconut milk (about 115 degrees F)…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 21, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A frontal system passes to our north and drives some further snow showers through the region, so don’t be surprised at a repeat of yesterday. Anything we get will be short lived, in and out before anything piles up. A bit cooler, afternoon highs in the upper 30’s from morning lows…
Read MoreUpdated: Inauguration of Joe Biden, 46th President of the United States of America
Today’s Ceremonies The big finale! 8am – President Trump left for Florida from Andrews Air Force Base on Air Force One and arrives before noon at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris began on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, starting at 10 a.m. from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.…
Read MoreCall for Gov. Raimondo to transition to McKee administration now…
Photo: Gov. Raimondo Twitter profile Rhode Island had not had a coronavirus update in person by Governor Raimondo in over 26 days. It was the most visible indicator that something was happening with the selection of Gov. Raimondo for a federal position. After numerous denials it was announced that she was chosen to be Secretary…
Read MorePresident Trump’s Farewell Address, summarizes accomplishments
President Trump will transition out as president at noon today, when the oath of office will be taken by Joe Biden. The president summarizes his accomplishments in 4 years, while wishing the new president the best as he takes over. Pardons: To see the full list of pardons, a tradition of every President, go here:…
Read MoreRI Weather Today – Jan. 20, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bit more of the same, generally cloudy conditions with a chance for some afternoon lake-enhanced snow flurries from the Great Lakes riding strong mid and upper level jetstream winds. No serious threat, other than some slick surfaces and roadways for the afternoon commute. Northwesterly breezes through afternoon highs in the…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes!
by Tim Jones, cartoonist This week’s humor moment… _____ 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…
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