Archive for April 2021
Twin Oaks Men’s Softball turns 35 – John Cardullo
35 years this season – and no intentions of slowing down! By John Cardullo, sportswriter It takes a lot to start a men’s softball team and keep it together. Most teams on average may make it to the five-year mark which is considered nowadays a long time. Teams often do not even make it past…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: What do you say to someone who is dying? – Mari Dias
GriefSpeak: What do you say to someone who is dying? By: Dr. Mari Dias “Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down” (The Carpenters, 1971) Terminal Illness is often easier on the dying than the living. As a death doula, many express this – stating that the “living” are fraught with anxiety and anticipatory grief…
Read More(Updated) Pawtucket HazMat at ZOLL Medical, ventilator/defibrillator manufacturer
Emergency response officials called a “mass casualty” at the ZOLL Medical Corp/Bio-Detek company in Pawtucket around 4:30pm Thursday. Employees leaving the building complained about difficulty breathing and irritation to their eyes, nose, and throat, with approximately 20 taken to local hospitals. The facility’s parking lot backs up to the Countryside Trailer Park, on Seabiscuit Place.…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – April 30, 2021 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer The weather continues to play havoc on the catch. The fish are a day by day, hit or miss situation. As one can see in the pictures some folks are doing quite well while others like this writer are currently in a drought. Some folks are even having luck with smallmouth…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – April 30, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front moves past the area with low pressure deepening as it heads to the Canadian Maritimes, meaning high winds for us during the afternoon. A weak impulse behind the cold front will trigger some evening showers to complement the high westerly winds that will be gusting towards 50 mph. Afternoon…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, April 30, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Francis Farms, a wedding venue in the East Bay, has closed, with no notice to event planners/coordinators. The town of Rehoboth is saying it may open it as a Senior Center. COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for everyone 16+ who lives, works, or go to school in Rhode Island. Visit https://www.vaccinateri.org/ to schedule…
Read MoreCongressman Cicilline poised for legacy as next fiery advocate on aging – Herb Weiss
Picking Up the Mantle of Fiery Aging Advocate, Claude Pepper – Cicilline Moves to Re-Establish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Congressman David Cicilline is poised to offer a resolution to re-establish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging, whose work came to an end in early January…
Read More100 days. President Biden’s address to Congress – Response by Sen. Tim Scott
Full text of President Biden’s Speech (followed by Tim Scott’s full speech): Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow…
Read MoreCinco de Mayo Ancho Chili-Rubbed Chicken Thighs – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 A bit fancy for Cinco, but have some beers and tequila while cooking and you will be rewarded with a tasty meal in the end. 8 chicken thighs 3 dried Ancho chilies, seeded – or 4 Tablespoons Ancho chili powder 4 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped fine 4 scallions,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – April 29, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A misty morning with some light rain beginning by late morning and continuing through the night as a slow moving low pressure system limps through the area. There may be a gap during the afternoon, but confidence in this is low. Morning low in the low 50’s and afternoon highs in…
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