Archive for February 2021
Your RI Weather Today – Thurs, Feb. 18, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Coastal Winter storm moves through with light snow beginning late morning/midday hours and lasting into Friday. There is not a lot of upper level dynamic support for severe weather, so this won’t be a barn burner of a storm. Temperatures will be cold enough with drier conditions than previously forecast so…
Read MoreProvidence residents in 3 zip codes, 65+ – REGISTER NOW for Fri/Sat vaccinations
Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the City of Providence would immediately begin registering eligible Providence residents ages 65+ in some of the state’s neighborhoods hardest-hit by COVID-19 for the vaccination clinics scheduled on Friday, February 19, and Saturday, February 20. These neighborhoods comprise zip codes 02907, 02908, and 02909. “Our goal is to…
Read MoreCreole-style Shrimp with Melting Mozzarella – Chef Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef A zippy Creole one skillet style dish for the beginning of Mardi Gras and Lent Serves 4 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 large green bell pepper, diced 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon smoked…
Read More“Stop the chaos…” AARP-RI leads demands for vaccine improvement. Officials scramble to respond.
UPDATED Feb. 18, 2021 Yesterday, AARP Rhode Island issued a strong statement, “AARP Demands a COVID Vaccination That Works for all Rhode Islanders”. The statement was part of a flurry of activity yesterday to try to answer what has become universal upset at Rhode Island’s listing as last for disseminating shots to people. Activity included…
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,…
Read MoreOrthopedic Groups partner to offer “world-class care”
University Orthopedics Partners with Orthopedic Care Physician Network to Provide World-Class Orthopedic Care in MA & RI University Orthopedics (UOI) today announced an exciting new partnership with Orthopedic Care Physician Network (OCPN) that will create one of Southern New England’s largest and most comprehensive orthopedic care organizations. Effective July 1, 2021, the partnership will include 13 locations across Massachusetts…
Read MoreYour RI Weather – Today, Feb. 17, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure slides in and gives us a breather for a day or so. Plenty of Sun, but on the chilly side. It’ll be a dry cold, with a northwesterly breeze adding to some lower chill temps, feeling like the lower 20’s with actual air temps in the lower 30’s from…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, Feb. 17, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY For Ash Wednesday, from the Diocese of Providence: Please note, in light of the pandemic, the custom to “rub” ashes on the forehead in the form a cross has been suspended for this year. Instead, ashes will be distributed by “sprinkling” them on each person’s head as is the long-standing custom…
Read MoreProvidence Winter Recess – 7 days Grab & Go food. Pick up is today
Providence Public Schools Winter Recess is Monday through Friday, February 15 – 19, 2021. But while there will be classes, there will be still healthy food – to go. TODAY, from 11:30am to 4:30pm, the Providence Grab & Go Pickup program will provide food free for children 18 years and under in Providence at these schools: Alan…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Tues, Feb. 16, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm winter rain through the early afternoon as a low pressure system passes along the coast. Highs cracking the low 50’s from morning lows in the mid 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze.
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