Archive for June 2021
GriefSpeak: We are all so much more than anything that has been done to us – Dr. Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer “We need not shrink to become digestible” (Anonymous) I asked 11-year-old Kevin to tell me his story. “What story?’ he asked. “I don’t have a story.” “Everyone has a story, Kevin. It is the story of our lives and loss.” So… can you tell me your story of loss?”…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer As what appears to be an excellent spring fishing season is winding down a habit was noticed that needs to be addressed when so many people are practicing catch and release. The habit of holding fish horizontally by the jaw for a picture is unsafe for the fish. While the…
Read MoreRespite Care in the Summertime
The Care Concierge of New England wants to help families place their loved ones in a safe environment. The next several months are considered fun for most people. School is out for students, families take vacations, camping of all types begin and baseball is in full swing. It is also a good time to remember…
Read MoreYour RI Weather today – June 10, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Heat wave over for now, we’ll enjoy a dry and pleasant Thursday. Afternoon highs in the upper 70’s with a decent easterly breeze and evening lows dropping into the upper 50’s. We can thank the cold front that swept away a great deal of that muggy humidity.
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did You Know? – 10 June 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Question from Janice in Florida: My Dad died at a VA hospital in Florida (he was a Vietnam Veteran disabled from exposure to Agent Orange), however, he joined the military while living in Rhode Island, and want to be buried at the…
Read MorePersonal finance education now guaranteed for Rhode Island students
A bill was signed into law yesterday at Tolman High School that will develop instruction standards on personal finance or consumer economic topics including installment purchasing, budgeting, credit and the law, employment and income, saving, investing, and money management. General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joined Governor Dan McKee, Senate Education Committee Chair Sandra Cano, House Deputy Whip Mia…
Read MoreShrimp Scampi Pizza – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef A great summertime pizza can be grilled or baked, also you can substitute lobster for the shrimp for a truly decadent pie. The thin lemon slices cook all the way through and add a tangy bright this to this pizza. 8 ounces pizza dough, at room temperature 3 Tablespoons cornmeal…
Read MoreThe fireworks Saturday night were so close I could touch them – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Photo: Gaspee Days The view from my front door as we celebrate the burning of the Gaspee. Excerpt from my book, Mr. Wilson Makes it Home . . . … Everybody in Rhode Island knows that the American Revolution began at Gaspee Point on June 9th, 1772. A British tax…
Read MoreUPDATED: RI offers Developmental Disabilities workers less pay than Connecticut & Massachusetts
by Gina Macris, Developmental Disabilities News Updated June 9th, pm: Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has asked the General Assembly to designate a total of $39.7 million, including some $$7.8 million in state revenue not previously part of his proposed budget, to pay an estimated $15.75 to direct care workers supporting adults with developmental disabilities. …
Read MorePawtucket: Fireworks, yes! Fireworks, no!
Pawtucket took the same day to announce its crackdown on illegal fireworks to announce its July 3rd Independence Day fireworks celebration. Key to the crackdown is the encouragement of citizen reporting to the police in several ways. In response to an increasing problem with community, resident and illegal firework complaints, the city released this statement:…
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