Archive for September 2021
Host of immunizations long-required for school children & child care workers
While getting a COVID19 vaccine is a new recommendation for school students, getting a vaccination is not unusual or new to go to school in Rhode Island – and most likely every state in the United States. Required from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Rhode Island, according to the RI Dept. of Education: Currently, students…
Read MoreTO WORK: Needed are RNs, CNAs at Cherry Hill Manor
They’re taken to doing mailers to family members of residents – but we actually think that’s a great way to recruit. Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnston is looking for staff most of the time, but it seems particularly urgent for RNs and CNAs right now. They call their staff “Superheros” and…
Read MoreSix Newport County police departments conducting Labor Day Weekend DUI patrols
The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, announce that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign began Friday, Sept. 3 and continues through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. It is being held by the…
Read MorePawtucket 23rd Annual Photo Contest
Photo: Slater Mill From Afar Scott Hennigan Pawtucket, RI View all entries at www.pawtucketri.com With the many submissions to the 23rdAnnual Pawtucket Photo Contest, now it comes down to the judging, and ultimately, the recognition of 12 amazing winners. From these 43 entries, the twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: “Godwinks” – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “Godwinks” “…just because he doesn’t answer, doesn’t mean he don’t care. Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” (Garth Brooks, “Unanswered Prayers”, 1991) An old friend recently mentioned that Squire Rushnell’s book entitled “When GOD winks at you; How God Speaks Directly to You Through the Power of Coincidence” was…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross
by Jeffrey Gross, contributing writer Friday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross The impact of Hurricane Ida will affect fishing this coming weekend. Not only did Ida complicate fishing for you folks this long weekend, this week’s story should be originating out of Belgrade, Maine! But, Ida threw this writer a sinking fastball… 5.92 inches of…
Read MoreTall buildings all fall down – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There Photo: Fifteen buildings of in Yunnan, China, were imploded on Aug. 27. (Taiwan News) Is there something off-kilter about the photo above from a video sent to me yesterday by architectural theorist Nikos Salingaros? Yes, there is. At first I thought it was a video of Pruitt-Igoe, the…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 3, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Friday 9/3/21: Pleasant and coolish air works in from the north, which will mean lots of sun and blue sky through the day, a few fair weather cumulus clouds strewn about, but these too shall pass. A hint of a chill in the morning with a low in the upper 50’s,…
Read MoreArthur S. Robbins named Honorary Chair of Providence Rotary Gala; will receive Lifetime Education Award
Arthur S. Robbins named Honorary Chair of Providence Rotary Legends for Literacy Gala and will receive Lifetime Education Award Philanthropist and business leader Arthur S. Robbins has been named Honorary Chair of the Providence Rotary Legends for Literacy Gala, to be held on Oct. 26. He will receive a Lifetime Education Award from the Rotary…
Read MorePeach and Almond Bakewell Tart – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 8 As we near the end of local stone fruit here is a simple recipe of Frangipane and peaches. You can substitute, plums, nectarines, mango. 1 pre-rolled 9” pastry shell, store bought is totally fine 1 can sweetened condensed milk 4 peaches, peeled and sliced 1 cup almond flour…
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