Archive for April 2021
Your RI Weather Today – April 15, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A Great Lake low pressure system and associated goodies tracks slowly east over the next couple of days and unzips some wetness over the area beginning Thursday afternoon and lasting through Friday. A cloudy start with a low temperature in the low 40’s and relatively calm winds. Some southeasterly gusts pick…
Read MoreRhode Island Hotel Week – a staycation for you
RHODE ISLAND HOTEL WEEK, APRIL 17-30, 2021 Start your spring off with a much-needed getaway or staycation in some of Rhode Island’s top accommodations. Or treat the whole family to a change of scenery this school vacation week. Rhode Island is about to celebrate Rhode Island’s 2nd Annual Hotel Week. This April 17-30, approximately 50 multiple high-end,…
Read MoreFrench Inspired Bacon Wrapped Pork Meatloaf – Anthony Salemme
by Chef Anthony Salemme, contributing chef All the herbs, spices and Cognac of a country paté, can be served hot or even better chilled on a crusty baguette. Serves 6 – 8 1 pound bacon 1 ½ pounds ground pork 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 2 eggs ¾ cup roasted pistachios, chopped ½ cup…
Read MoreRI accused of negligence; blatant disregard for education of blind children
Will the Education of Blind Children Be Setback 15 years? In an open letter to the Governor, sent to the media, the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island asked, “Will the education of blind children be setback 15 years?” Their letter follows: We the members of the National Federation of the Blind of…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday…it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
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 MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Today – Virtual Cocktails & Connections
Join Virtual Cocktails and Connections on Wednesday, April 14th from 6 to 8pm with the Network After Work group. This digitally-driven event take a distinctly 21st-century approach to professional networking. Participate from the comfort of your own home or office and bring your drink of choice to meet business owners, entrepreneurs, executives and career-minded professionals…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – April 14, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure retreats a bit to our east but maintains a decent grip on the controls of our weather. Southeasterly breezes draw in some additional lower level moisture and humidity which in turn will lead to a mix of clouds and sun and eventually an overcast later on in the night.…
Read More6 cases out of 6 million causes a pause for J&J vaccine
6 women out of 7 million people who have received the Johnson & Johnson 1-shot vaccine have developed serious blood clots that need to be treated in a special way. One woman has passed away, and one is in serious condition in a hospital in Nebraska. All six cases occurred among women between the ages…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – April 13, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A stretched out low pressure area moves out to sea and leaves behind some leftover cloud cover through morning. We’ll see partial clearing by late afternoon/evening with high temps in the upper 50’s from morning lows in the low 40’s. A northeasterly breeze will gust into the 20-30 mph range through…
Read More3 Warwick Catholic Churches merge to become 1
St. Catherine and St. Francis of Assisi parishes, Warwick, to be merged into SS. Rose and Clement Parish, Warwick. The canonical merger is the result of collaboration between the Diocese and parishes regarding parish modifications in Warwick Due to a steady decline in the number of parishioners and sacramental activity;given the sharp decrease in the…
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