Archive for March 2021
Kathleen Connell to retire from AARP Rhode Island
By Nancy Thomas Kathleen Connell, the State Director for AARP Rhode Island, will be retiring. Connell has served with the AARP for the past 20 years. Connell served as the RI Secretary of State from 1987 to 1993, and started her political career on the School Committee, and then the Town Council in Middletown, serving…
Read MoreAtlantic Cod with Smoked Salmon Stuffing – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef This is a Zhuzhed up Traditional baked cod with a bit of smoked salmon. Serves 2. 12 ounces Cod loin 3 ounces smoked Salmon, diced fine 1/3 cup butter ¼ cup white wine 1 stalk celery, diced fine 2 shallots, diced fine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and…
Read MoreAARP-RI issues concerns as teacher groups move up to be vaccinated
As CVS announced, with no advanced notice that they would now vaccinate teacher and school staff individuals, word spread on social media that the website CVS.com would now accept registrations. By noon the state of Massachusetts announced that it would change their own designations for all vaccination centers and adapt to the CVS guidelines. Rhode…
Read MoreThe Arc Rhode Island comes back into action – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News, for RINewsToday The Arc Rhode Island, a once powerful advocacy organization for those with developmental disabilities, has come back into action during the last two years under the wing of The Arc of the United States. The state organization, which had been dormant for a decade, has grown into…
Read MoreCooking & Baking Programs for Children After School & All Summer in Middletown
The cooks and bakers at Newport Cooks Crew can’t wait to get back into the Kitchen this week with their young bakers and cooks for their upcoming 5-week after-school programs. All of the menus the children can master and feel confident making at home. The children have fun in the class, and working in groups they tackle…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – March 4, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A bit on the breezy side with a deepening maritime low pressure center to our northeast adding to the pressure gradient as high pressure remains to our west. No significant weather, however, as hig pressure will win the battle. Highs in the low to mid 40’s and evening lows in the…
Read MoreBREAKING: CVS NOW vaccinating School/Daycare teachers, staff, aids, etc. Make your
CVS has just opened up for vaccinations for all TEACHERS, K-12, DAYCARE, and PRESCHOOL workers – and staff in Rhode Island as well as other states they serve. Openings change all day – get your appointment – no walk-ins. Do not be discouraged if the sites say “all booked” – keep trying. Yesterday, President Biden…
Read MoreI’m ready to sell my home but can’t find a home to buy. What do I do? – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, License Partner/Real Estate Advisor with Engel & Volkers www.dispiritoteam.com Thousands of homeowners here in Rhode Island are faced with the same challenge… you have massive amounts of equity, maybe a higher than current mortgage rate, are ready to downsize or upgrade, but can’t find anything. What can we do? For nearly three…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, March 3, 2021
Photo: Wenatchee High School, Washington. Band and choral practice safety tents. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY No more capacity limits for restaurants in Massachusetts now. Some maple producers are welcoming visitors this season, with pandemic restrictions in place. March is considered Maple Month in New Hampshire. Open houses set for Maple Weekend, 3/20-21. URI hit another…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Wed, March 3, 2021
by Jack Donnelly meteorologist Big changes, as high pressure builds in from the southwest and the deep low pressure center over the Canadian Maritimes fills in just a bit and moves further out to sea. MUCH warmer, with morning lows in the mid 20’s and afternoon highs in the upper 40’s with a southwesterly breeze…not…
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