Archive for August 2021
Your RI Weather Today – Aug. 26, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist More of the same, hot, humid and hazy sunshine with near oppressive humidity as afternoon highs crack the 90’s from morning lows in the low 70’s. A light southwesterly breeze won’t provide much relief, but at least it’s something. This stretch could be the last panting of the dog days of…
Read MoreExodus Deadline. Afghanistan – Timothy Ham
by Timothy Ham, special to RINewsToday Photos: Timothy Ham August 31st the planes are to leave for the last time, full of US military, State Department, CIA Staff and probably the last of the interpreters helping process those Afghans lucky enough to have an approved Visa Application Number. A new visa effort had been created…
Read MoreTrinity Rep, PPAC, 7 more performance venues partner on audience vaccination, mask rules
Photo: Cris Fisher, Ed Week Trinity Rep joins eight other Rhode Island performance venues and organizations in a partnership to provide for the safety of their audiences, artists, staff, and volunteers, based on current scientific evidence and best practices around the country. Organizations included in this effort include Festival Ballet Providence, Gamm Theatre, Island Moving…
Read MoreCranston’s Ed Brady resigns from Cranston City Council
Edward Brady, Vice Chair of the Cranston City Council, announced his resignation today from the Council and put a post on Facebook to friends and followers: “As we continue navigating through this difficult pandemic, I am grateful as a both a resident and public servant of the City of Cranston. As a community, we have…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – Aug. 25, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in, but from the southwest, so we’ll have another hot and humid day, afternoon highs sneaking up on the 90 mark after an early muggy low of 70. A light southwesterly breeze may move things around a bit, but still a hot one.
Read More“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” 8-25-2021 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien Se Souvenir Henri We wonder if local meteorologists and reporters have any disdain towards Jim Cantore and The Weather Channel for stealing the spotlight during major local weather events? This is the kind of stuff that can disrupt our nighttime slumber. While some may feel coverage of Henri…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Aug. 25, 2021
Photo: The artist, Banksy, honors a new superhero – the nurse and medical workers. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY “We are doing so well with vaccinations we were hoping we would not see an equivalent increase in hospitalizations and deaths,” RIDOH’s Dr. Chan said. “Now we are seeing hospital admissions are increasing, and it is projected to keep increasing over the next few weeks.…
Read MoreART! Peruko Ccopacatty “Toleration”, recognizes Pawtucket’s Blackstone
Top Photo: Peruko Ccopacatty website Peruko Ccopacatty’s work can be seen in several Rhode Island locations, including Kennedy Plaza. As of yesterday, an 18 foot sculpture was installed at the corner of Roosevelt & Exchange in downtown Pawtucket, just across from the fire station. Sure to catch the eyes of returning Tolman High School students,…
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 MoreIt’s time. Staff vaccinations required for nursing homes as 10 RI facilities see new COVID cases – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues With the COVID-19 Delta variant spiking across the country especially among the unvaccinated, last Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced at an afternoon address at the White House that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will require nursing homes to require all workers to be fully…
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