Archive for June 2021
Downtown Providence Black Lives Matter street mural ceremony noon today
The Black Lives Matter mural – estimated to cost approximately $10,000+ – that started controversy a few days ago is scheduled to have its official installation TODAY at NOON on Washington Street, adjacent to Burnside Park in downtown Providence. Funding was announced from RISD and the College Unbound group, and City of Providence Department of…
Read MoreCyberattack threats and you: Organizing information for those you love – Harris N. Hershey Rosen
by Harris N. Hershey Rosen, contributing writer and author, “Why? Because I love you” A few days ago, President Biden and the National Security Advisor issued a memo to all US company leaders and corporate executives, entitled, “What We Urge You To Do To Protect Against The Threat of Ransomware”. As we look at you,…
Read MoreProvidence opens water parks / cooling centers as temperatures rise
Officials urge residents to exercise caution ahead of extreme heat conditions; provide safety tips and locations and schedules of cooling centers and water parks Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that select Providence water parks will be opening tomorrow, Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm to help residents keep…
Read MoreAll aboard! Steamship Authority sailing to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket
As the Steamship Authority battles to get free of their cyberattack, we are publishing their schedules and fares. Note that all are subject to change. Cash payment is required as credit card processing is limited. Latest: The Steamship Authority has established a dedicated website with fare, schedule and parking information for our customers. Please visit…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – June 4, 2021 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer In a previous article the subject of checking your fishing line for abrasions was addressed. For you folks that are fortunate to catch small mouth bass in Rhode Island, and those who are catching them out of state like this writer, check the line often. Smallies are notorious for diving down…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Today, June 4, 2021
Photo: Gov. McKee’s Twitter feed – at Dunkin’ vaccination promotion Iced Coffee Day RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY 82 people were vaccinated at the Dunkin’ promotion at the select stores in RI RI House of Representatives is back in session, inside the State House. The RI Senate is still off-site. New Bedford City Hall will open…
Read MoreNewport Memorial Boat Parade – remembering those lost in 2020/21
A group of community boaters has joined Sail Newport to organize a Newport Harbor Memorial Boat Parade for Sunday, June 6, starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade will pay tribute to members of the community who passed away in 2020 and 2021. Brad Read, Sail Newport’s executive director was inspired to create the memorial boat…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Please Knock and Cry – Mari Dias
By: Dr. Mari Dias, contributing writer “…All those who try to go sole alone, Too proud to be beholden for relief, Are absolutely sure to come to grief. (Robert Frost) The most frequently asked question I receive from readers of my book is “How?”. How did all these grievers who lost a love one, particularly…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – June 4, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some rain likely off of the southern coast, maybe some of it spills onto the beaches. Some afternoon showers develop along boundary to our northwest and try to move into the area, but isolated to scattered in nature. Cloud cover should be pervasive through the day, with higher dewpoints making the…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did You Know? – 3 June 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM), contributing writer on Veterans issues “Free Burial for Eligible Veterans at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery” State of Rhode Island Burial Benefits Did you know eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents children may be buried at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery (RIVMC)…
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