Archive for July 2021
Update: Public Pools in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, Cranston
While we have the Pawtucket Police officers and Firefighters rushing to partner with the community by becoming certified lifeguards, and open the Veterans Pool in the Fairlawn section which is ready to go, but for the necessity of lifeguards, we check in with Providence and Warwick. Pawtucket is still recruiting lifeguards from the community, and…
Read MoreGrilled Salmon. Bacon, Peach, Corn, Asparagus Salad w/Thai Lime Vinaigrette – Anthony Salemme
Grilled Poached Wild-Caught Salmon with Bacon, Peaches, Corn, Asparagus Salad w/Thai Lime Vinaigrette – Anthony Salemme By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 4 This is great for the warm weather ahead. Its bright with lime juice and chilies, and very refreshing with the crunch of sliced peaches. 4 6-ounce wild caught salmon fillets 1/3 cup…
Read MorePawtucket Police & Fire rush to become lifeguards to “open the pool for our community”
Pawtucket to Open Fairlawn Pool with Assistance of Public Safety Personnel Pawtucket will be opening the Fairlawn Veterans Memorial Park Pool in the coming weeks thanks to the efforts of the Public Safety Department to provide lifeguards for the facility. Pawtucket, like many other communities, struggled to find those interested in the open lifeguard positions…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 8 July 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Editor’s Note: John has gotten requests for assistance and information from veterans as far away as North Carolina and D. C. – so pleased to be able to bring everyone in need this information. Know a Vet? Send them the weekly column…
Read MoreURI Master Gardeners ‘Virtual Radio Hour’ answers your gardening questions
Do you have a sick plant, a weed you just can’t seem to identify, a query about when to transplant your seedlings, or any other gardening question? The University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners now have another way to provide answers to these and other questions. The Master Gardeners and URI Cooperative Extension have launched…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday, it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy 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 MoreBuy Art! Wickford Art Festival this weekend
This weekend will be a return to the icon of art and tourism in Rhode Island – the Wickford Art Festival. July 10 & 11, 10am to 5pm, and at a new location this year, the Festival will be at Wilson Park. There will also be a walking map that will show you how to…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 7, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak trough of low pressure moves into the area in the afternoon triggering late day showers and thunderstorms inland, some residual activity making an attempt towards the coastal areas. Continued southerly flow with high humidity raises heat indices, so afternoon highs in the upper 80’s will feel more like the…
Read MoreMilitary Spouses of Newport scholarship winners
The Military Spouses of Newport (MSON) organization is proud to announce the spring 2021 scholarship recipients. MSON has been supporting the local military community with educational scholarships since 1985 and this year, we are awarding $10,000 to seven students. Scholarships are competitive and awarded for well-rounded excellence including academic performance, community service, extracurricular involvement, achievements,…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – NRI Finest Networking
Join in-person networking on Thursday, July 8th from 11:30am to 1pm at Tavalo Wine Bar & Tuscan Grille in Smithfield. NRI’s Finest in Networking Group will meet at the restaurant at 970 Douglas Pike in Smithfield. Network safely and comfortably for the purpose of helping our referral partners grow their respective businesses. This is an…
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