Archive for March 2021
GriefSpeak: A Loss by any other name is still a Loss – Dr. Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias Molly, a senior in high school tells me: “My grandmother is struggling with dementia. She doesn’t recognize me. She is in a nursing home and mom takes care of her. Even though she doesn’t know mom either. My grandfather fell and uses a walker, so he needs help as well. My…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Fri, March 12, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist FY 2022 Budget Overview A weak cold front passes through in the wee morning hours, but it’s a dry one, so just some cloud cover resulting, shouldn’t see any rain. Cloud cover will keep the temps from dropping in the morning, so the low temperature will occur in the evening, dropping…
Read MoreWhat’s in the RI Budget proposal for 2022
The new Budget for 2022 was presented at a noon press conference yesterday, held by state budget personnel who followed Gov. McKee’s introduction. They provided details on specific items of the budget, which total $11.17 billion. Highlights: 4 Stimulus packages have come from the federal government. Including vaccine and testing grants which prevented RI from…
Read MoreBREAKING: Vaccinations opening for all over 60. Also, over 16+ w/underlying conditions
Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Open for Next Groups on Friday COVID-19 vaccination eligibility will open on Friday for Rhode Islanders who are 60 to 64 years of age and who are 16 to 64 with specific underlying health conditions, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are…
Read MoreFormer Sen. Donna Nesselbush withdraws from Lieutenant Governor consideration; offers to return donations
Donna M. Nesselbush, an early front-runner for appointment as Lieutenant Governor in Rhode Island, has withdrawn her name from consideration today and offered to return donations to anyone who contributed towards this effort. Nesselbush is former Senator from District 15, where she served from 2011 to 2020, when she did not seek re-election. She is…
Read MoreYour RI Weather, Today – Thurs, March 11, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure, our great friend, backs off a little bit, but in a good way…further out to sea so warmth is driven our way on southwesterly winds gusting to 25 mph. After morning lows in the upper 30’s, we will enjoy afternoon high temperatures in the low to mid 60’s, close…
Read MoreSt. Florian nods to history for “dear little cottage” design – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: The gracious, modest cottage at 59 Williams St., said to be from circa 1870. (PHDC) Last night’s special meeting of the Providence Historic District Commission to consider the dear little cottage at 59 Williams St., off Benefit, shows that the city’s process for development projects…
Read MoreAll-Star games a bust; who needs them? – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sports writer It may be time to reevaluate these useless exhibitions and end them. These events happen in most cases in the middle of each season, and in one case it takes place as a buffer between the last playoff game going into the sports championship game. It also has been scheduled…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, March 11, 2021
Photo: Most Rhode Islanders will receive a card like this with specific dates/times on it after their first vaccination. Courtesy KAMR – Expect to see apps develop as proving vaccination status becomes required for entry into large venues, flying, etc. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Gov. McKee review will now be on Fridays at 11am. RI…
Read MoreCrab Linguini with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing Chef Serves 4-6 A traditional Tuscan style pasta can be served as a starter or main course 1 pound fresh crab meat 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 pound dried linguini 4 Tablespoons olive oil 4 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tablespoons parsley, chopped fine 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper…
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