Archive for June 2021
Central Falls Blackstone River youth kayak program ribbon cutting TODAY
On Friday, June 25, the City of Central Falls, in partnership with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, will cut the ribbon on a new Blackstone River kayaking program giving hundreds of Central Falls youth free kayaking lessons and a fun summer activity, one that will be a completely new, exciting experience for many. The program,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – June 24, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure still dominates, but low pressure over the mid Atlantic coast develops and swings north with rain moving in after midnight Friday. Morning lows in the mid 50’s rise to the mid 70’s with a southeasterly breeze and plenty of sunshine, high clouds moving in during the afternoon ahead of…
Read MoreGoing the distance for Purple Heart Veterans. A 42-mile trek to end on RI’s Purple Heart Highway
This Friday, June 25th from 8am to 4pm, VFW Dept RI Sr Vice Commander Joe “Tiger” Patrick will finish a 42-mile trek along Rhode Island’s Purple Heart Highway. The event starts at the Division St on-ramp on Rt. 4 South, and will finish at the South Kingstown War Veteran Monument (near Wakefield Elementary School), 101 High…
Read MoreRI House votes on pay hikes for RI Developmental Disabilities Workers – Gina Macris
By Gina Macris Rhode Island would add an estimated $2.53 an hour to entry-level pay for caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities in the proposed state budget that it is headed for a vote in the House Thursday, June 24. But it’s not clear if the wage hike will be enough to attract needed workers.…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24 June 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Free America the Beautiful Passes to National Parks for Veterans and Gold Star Families Did you know the National Park Service since Veterans Day 2020, Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive free access to more than…
Read MoreLemon Ginger Squares – Chef Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme It’s Summer and these are always a great dessert to bring to a picnic or BBQ. You can substitute lime juice if you want Yield 12 Crust 1 1⁄4 cups/155 grams all-purpose flour 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes…
Read MoreBrokering On Behalf of The People: Fabiola Brunache – by Ann Clanton
By Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Like most real estate agents, Fabiola Brunache and her multicultural team of six licensed agents, assist prospective home buyers with comparative market analysis and understanding Rhode Island’s volatile market. Fabiola says her most important role as a Broker is helping communities of color with financial literacy. “As the Biden/Harris…
Read MoreDOJ Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces to crack down on corridors of crime guns
Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced it will launch five cross-jurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces within the next 30 days to help reduce violent crime by addressing illegal gun trafficking in significant firearms trafficking corridors. Tomorrow, the Attorney General will discuss with the President, law enforcement officials, and local and community leaders, this initiative, which,…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday… it’s Sour Grapes!
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 MoreYour RI Weather – Today, June 23, 2021
by John Donnelly, meteorologist As the cold front tracks well out to sea, dry air pulled in by high pressure drags dew points down through the 50’s for a noticeably more pleasant feel to the air. Morning lows start in the upper 50’s with a northwesterly breeze and climb to the mid 70’s with winds…
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