Archive for February 2021
Your RI Weather Today – Fri, Feb. 26, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in over the northeastern US, holding the developing storm system over the southeast and Appalachian region from affecting us in any significant way through the day. We’ll see afternoon highs in the low 40’s from an early low in the upper 20’s with a south-southwesterly breeze coursing over…
Read MoreHasbro gets a head-ache. Mr. & Mrs is out. But Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head will remain.
Hasbro is officially renaming the MR. POTATO HEAD brand to POTATO HEAD to better reflect the full line. But rest assured, the iconic MR. and MRS. POTATO HEAD characters aren’t going anywhere and will remain MR. and MRS. POTATO HEAD. Launching this Fall, the CREATE YOUR POTATO HEAD FAMILY is a celebration of the many…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Dirty Laundry (Reprise) – Dr. Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias Sadie and Andy discussed the pandemic a year ago, each in agreement that at this stage of their lives it was unfair. They weren’t living. They were simply existing. The stay-at-home order was not on their bucket list. They had plans – big travel plans. While waiting for a bright spot…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Feb. 26, 2021
Photo: RIDOH Flyer/Poster send to “residents” in RI RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lt. Gov. McKee will hold a news conference at noon today to talk about small business grants and loans. Newport Hospital now doing vaccinations for their community – https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/coronavirus-covid-19/lifespan-covid-19-vaccination-program Massachusetts is moving to open venues but must maintain 6 ft. distancing, but they…
Read MoreRep. Williams: Why the Portuguese should “step aside” as a Minority Business (MBE) category
Several bills addressing the definition of Minority Business Enterprise have been introduced by House Labor Committee Chair, Rep. Anastasia Williams. In addition to wanting to “correct” the definition by removing “Portuguese” some of her bills also seek to remove “women” as a classification. Going further, the percent of business contracts that need to be given…
Read MoreDare to Dream Ranch on a special mission
The pain of losing a child is something you are never prepared to handle. In 2020, Tonya Hollederer lost her son Cory to PTSD. For families like Tonya’s the Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, RI offers help to break the cycle of loss. They offer an alternative therapy program providing military members, veterans, and…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Thurs, Feb. 25, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the west and southwest, warmer temperatures sticking around through the day with afternoon highs in the mid 40’s and evening lows around freezing. A brisk northwesterly wind with an occasional gust towards 30 mph will freshen up the air under much appreciated sunshine.
Read MoreCorn Chowda, garnished with Cheez-Its – by Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef One more month of Winter. This Chowda is sure to keep you going. Serves 6-8 1/12 pound frozen corn, thawed 6 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups heavy cream 6 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons flour 1 bunch scallions,…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Feb. 25, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lt. Gov. Dan McKee will lead the coronavirus update today at 1pm The City of Cranston has expanded sign-ups for the municipal COVID-19 vaccination facility from 75 and older to 70 and older. The City will continue to book appointments based on age with the oldestresidents receiving priority. Residents 70 and older can sign-up…
Read MoreRep. Anastasia Williams tries again to remove Portuguese as minority owned business category
Rep. Anastasia Williams has once again surfaced her bill to remove Portuguese – and only Portuguese – from full list of Minority Owned Businesses in Rhode Island. The bill is set for consideration before the House Labor Committee TODAY, Feb. 24th. Rep. Williams is the chair of that committee. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep.…
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