Archive for September 2021
RI Weekend Weather Wrap, Sept. 18/19, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 9/18/21: Odette is now a fully operational Tropical Storm in the Atlantic, following the course of the Gulf Stream and is forecast to continue on an east-northeastward track into the open waters. What we’ll get out of it is some surf and low clouds with drizzle during the morning.…
Read MoreProposed tax regs require more detailed record keeping – Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen
by Harris N. “Hershey” Rosen, contributing writer, RI author This week President Biden issued new regulations designed to tighten up on the equitable payment of taxes by those making over $400,000, individuals and businesses alike. In this presentation, he said that he would be interested in asking for just for two pieces of information from…
Read More150 Afghan refugees coming to Rhode Island in first wave of resettlements
Photo: Welcome.US Headed by 3 past-presidents and their spouses, Welcome.US has been formed to help manage the resettling of over 37,000 Afghan refugees – to date – into America. An estimated 70,000 may need to be resettled in coming months. The organization was formed this week and is a Coalition of over 250 NGOs, business…
Read More30th Operation Stand Down Veteran Assistance Weekend in Johnston
Operation Stand Down Weekend is being held September 17th & 18th – Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is set to kick off its 30th annual outreach weekend on September 17th at 8 a.m. Stand Down Weekend will be held at OSDRI’s Veteran Service Center located at 1010 Hartford Avenue in Johnston. Services will be…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Some years ago, states like Maine started banning the use of lead split shot and the like, as Loons were found to have died from lead poisoning. Friends of mine were made privy to x-rays taken of a deceased Loon and there were two lead split shot lodged in its…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 17, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A quasi-tropical low (I know, right? Quasi? ) lurking off the Hatteras shore roams slowly northward, picking up and transporting low level tropical moisture our way, fueling mist and drizzle through a good portion of the morning. We’ll have another low range temperature day, lows in the mid 60’s and highs…
Read MoreOld Colony Model Train Show on Sunday – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer In 1845 the Old Colony Railroad stretched across Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island. Now some 156 years later, it is the namesake of the Old Colony Model Railroad Club. For 21 years Old Colony Model RRC puts on an annual show at the Holiday Inn in Taunton, Massachusetts. This…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Sept. 16, 2021
Photo: Mayor Joseph Polisena, of Johnston, welcomes Governor’s press conference at Johnston High School athletic field RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY In the 2nd week of school, hundreds of children are home on quarantine – no at-home learning is being done, but schools do have take-home kits and assignments for the most part – most children…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Sept. 16, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front moves through most of the area before getting hung up along the coast. This means overrunning moisture will likely lead to continued light rain through morning and drizzle hanging around into early afternoon. Small temperature range given the clouds and rain, lows in the mid 60’s and highs…
Read MoreTuscan-style Sausage-stuffed Pork Shoulder Roast – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme – contributing chef Serves 6-8 Sunday dinner growing up in an Italian family were always a culinary experience. This pork roast is one of my favorites. 1 4lb boneless pork shoulder 2 links sweet Italian sausage (about 8 ounces) casing removed 1 lb bacon 1 orange, zested, skin removed and chopped 1…
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