Archive for May 2021
The Body – A Guide for Occupants – by Bill Bryson – book review by Jim Raftus
by Jim Raftus, book reviewer Bill Bryson, an expatriate American living in England since 1977, made his reputation, especially in the United States, as a travel writer. Nearly half of his 19 books, published starting in 1984, are travel related. They are intelligent, quirky and witty looks at locations such as Africa, England, Australia and…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Sat/Sun, May 29/30, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 5/29/21: A low pressure system intensifies over the mid Atlantic states and hugs the northeast coast over the next day or three. Rain will continue through midday Saturday before lightening up a bit in the afternoon, but then pick up again late Saturday night. Winds will be howling from time…
Read MorePlant sale today at Westbay Farm, Warwick
Today, Saturday, May 29th, Westbay Farm will hold its annual plant sale. There will be vegetable starts, flowers, and herbs for sale. Some greens and rhubarb will also be available. The plants have been grown with organic potting soil and without any pesticides. Westbay Farm’s Farm Manager is Steve Stycos, former Cranston City Councilman and…
Read MorePersonal pandemic preparedness. Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen Part of what every author does is “get the word out” about their book – so for the past year authors have been a bit constrained from the usual public speaking gigs, book signings and media opportunities. I suspect that will slowly return to normal, or a new normal will…
Read MoreEmilio DiSpirito, Engel & Völkers EG, sells highest price per sq. ft. home in Barrington for $2.5 Million
Emilio DiSpirito has closed on the highest price per square ft. home sale in Barrington, Rhode Island, in the past three years. At $810 per square foot, Barrington property values will now see an increase across the community. This custom-built 3,083 sq. ft. home nestled on Rhode Island’s prestigious coastline has undergone multiple failed attempts…
Read MoreRuckus at Narragansett Beach prompts calls for urgent measures. Opening info for RI beaches…
Photo: Police patrol on a Florida beach Last weekend saw a concerning outbreak of violence on Narragansett Beach. It was described by one person who observed the melee as “a perfect storm of a beach not fully staffed, not officially open without beach fees, a graduation weekend for high schools and colleges, an older crowd…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – May 28, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front moves up from the mid Atlantic and kicks off some light rain beginning in the afternoon and lasts through the night. Cooler temps with the cloud cover and rain, afternoon highs in the mid 60’s and evening lows in the low 50’s with an easterly breeze.
Read MoreSweepstakes for those who received or plan to receive vaccination at CVS Health
Prizes include free cruises, tropical vacations, a VIP trip to Super Bowl LVI , courtesy of P&G, date nights and other activities that are #OneStepCloser following a vaccination CVS Health today announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers who received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health may choose to enter the…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Seasons of Love – Dr. Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutesFive hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dearFive hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutesHow do you measure? Measure a year? In daylights,In sunsets,In midnights,In cups of coffee,In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutesHow do you measure a…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – May 28, 2021 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Well, it took a few weeks, but this writer is on a roll with the trout. Great success has occurred in the last two weeks that makes up for a lean spring. The fish were there, they just did not like my presentation. Some members of the Federated Rhode Island Sportsmen’s Club…
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