Archive for May 2021
Edward Bannister painting from “prominent Rhode Islander” sets record at Sotheby’s auction
Valued to be sold at auction between $50 and $70,000, “Palmer River”, an 1885 painting by Edward M. Bannister sold for $220,000 ($277,200 with buyer’s premium) to an undisclosed bidder at Sotheby’s. In a conversation with the seller, former Providence Art Club President, Dan Mechnig, who spoke most enthusiastically about the painting and also the…
Read MoreYour RI Weather – Today, May 21, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Still in the nice pattern, we’ll have another mostly sun-filled day with some afternoon and evening cloud cover with morning lows in the mid 50’s and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s with a light southerly breeze. Still no rain to speak of.
Read MoreFriends of Knight Memorial Library holding huge book sale for community
On Saturday, May 22, The Friends of Knight Memorial Library will hold a book sale, with proceeds going to the library. Weekly book sales, run by the Friends for years at the library, were halted with COVID-19. The Friends found an ingenious way to pivot. One of the many book sale volunteers agreed to accept books donated from the…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: A year of loss… – Dr. Mari Dias
by Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer Editor’s Note: As we lift ourselves up and out from this year of COVID-19, we remember those who have been lost. This week we reprint a column that ran last November, a remembrance of two Rhode Islanders lost to COVID – may we keep all those lost in our…
Read MoreYour Coronvavirus Update – May 21, 2021
Photo: Aliza Chan (13 years old), daughter of RIDOH’s Dr. Philip A. Chan, MD, RIDOOH Twitter feed RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY URI requiring students to be vaccinated Businesses are free to make their own mask regulations The Charlestown Seafood Festival will be held August 6-8, this year. Fitch Ratings assigned a negative outlook to the…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – May 21, 2021 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Recently a sportsperson noted on “A better 401 fishing” Facebook page that he found an anti-fishing card put next to his vehicle. So far that has been the extent of anti-fishing locally. Years ago I enlightened my club to PETA looking to ban fishing. Many club members did not take me…
Read MoreYour RI Weather – Today, May 20, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist The nice pattern continues, warm and dry with afternoon breezes to keep the air fresh. No rain within a thousand miles. Morning low in the mid 50’s and afternoon highs in the upper 70’s with a southeasterly breeze gusting to 20 mph. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Read MoreGarlic Parmesan Chicken Kebabs – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Makes 6 kebabs Grilling season is here! Light up those coals or fire up the gas grill and get cooking. The marinade is a bit like a Caesar dressing with a little kick. 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon crushed red…
Read MoreGreek Festival pivots to Greek Fest Express
The Greek Church of the Annunciation in Cranston is BACK with their annual Greek Festival in an abbreviated way – instead of a full festival they will be offering a Greek Fest Express – and the event will not have the usual entertainment – but it will focus entirely on the food – order NOW…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did You Know? – 20 May 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) “Free Job Training Certificate Training for Veterans” Veterans Benefits… Did you know? Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) Did you know eligible veterans who are unemployed as a result of COVID-19 could obtain FREE job training and certificates in high demand occupations——and…
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