Archive for July 2021
RI Veterans: Did you know? 22 July 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Understanding the VA Claim Process – Never Too Late To File Did you know it’s never too late to file a claim with the VA for an injury or an illness linked to your service? Did you know a claim for…
Read MorePawtucket arts grants go to 20 recipients
The City of Pawtucket and Mayor Donald R. Grebien have announced the recipients of the Arts Panel Grant Program’s awards that help to support 501 (c) 3 art organizations assisting with operating expenses and to bring free artistic and musical programming, exhibitions, and workshops to the community in September during the upcoming Pawtucket Arts Festival. …
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 22, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A nicer day than we’ve had in awhile, lots of sun and dry air. Morning lows in the low to mid 60’s will be followed by highs reaching only into the upper 70’s with a light northwesterly breeze. There may be some afternoon cloud cover, but of the fair weather variety.
Read MoreFresh Corn, Cabot Cheese Risotto – Scallops, Brown Butter – Anthony Salemme
Fresh Corn & Cabot Cheese Risotto – Scallops and Brown Butter – Anthony Salemme By Chef Anthony Salemme Grated fresh corn and cheddar add a very creamy texture to the risotto and topped with local RI scallops makes it a decadent meal. 3 ears corn on the cob 4 cups chicken stock 1 Tablespoon butter…
Read MoreART! – “Spacing Out” at the Jamestown Arts Center
“Spacing Out: Expanding the Field of Vision” and the companion outdoor public art exhibition “Spacing Out(side)” are now the featured exhibition at the Jamestown Arts Center. The exhibit ends on August 14th. Gallery Hours: Wed., Fri., Sat., 11 am – 3 pm + Thurs., 11 am – 7 pm + by appointment. Featuring artists Kate…
Read MoreBlessing of the Fleet 3-day event
The Blessing of the Fleet parade of decorated commercial and recreational watercraft, large and small will take place this year on Saturday, July 24th. But that’s just part of the Narragansett Lions Club 3-day event. Features are a certified road race, a festival parade of boats, food events, live music events, and over 30,000 attendees…
Read More“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien BAD OPTICS IN BRISTOL The super of the Bristol-Warren Regional School District finally did the right thing announcing the first day of school will NOT be on the first day of Rosh Hashanah despite the school committee’s unwillingness to change the date. Supt. Jonathan Brice basically saying it’s…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 21, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front drops in and kicks up some showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, with locally heavy bursts of rain, so some street flooding and downed branches a possibility, particularly with clogged drains and blocked rain gates. Morning and evening lows in the upper 60’s sandwiched around a high in…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday, it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
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 More“There’s a New Sheriff in Town” at SSA – Herb Weiss
“There’s a New Sheriff in Town” at SSA By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo: Kilolo Kijakazi, Urban Institute President Joe Biden has asked two political holdovers from the President Trump’s administration, Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul and his deputy, David Black, who had previously served as the agency’s top lawyer, to resign. Saul…
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