Archive for October 2021
Governor releases “Rhode Island 2030…” – a plan for the next decade – public sessions set
Observations and Recommendations were Compiled from 13 Community Conversations and Input from Government Agencies – Public input sessions to be held in each county to solicit feedback Following 13 virtual community conversations on key priority areas such as education, workforce, and children and family issues, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today rolled…
Read MoreOpen Studio TODAY – Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, East Greenwich
Rhode Island artist, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas welcomes you to her studio TODAY, and Sunday, from 11am to 4pm for a special “Making Room for New Work” event. Her studio is located at 5 Bay View Avenue in East Greenwich. Nancy and her friend and colleague, Corinne McKeown, a mosaic artist, will greet you at this casual gathering,…
Read MoreDr. Elizabeth Lange, pediatrician, RI Medical Society president – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Editor’s note: Dr. Lange, a pediatrician versed in care transformation, is the new president of the R.I. Medical Society. She spoke at Gov. McKee’s press conference this week about the state’s plans to deliver vaccines for children – expected to be approved by the CDC within the next two…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Oct. 16/17, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 10/16/21: High pressure finally gives way to a weather-making trough passing through. Cloud cover will be increasing through the day with the chance for evening showers by 8pm or so. Winds also will be intensifying, gusting towards 30 mph during the afternoon. Afternoon highs will reach the mid 70’s with…
Read MoreAstros, Red Sox – Time to Bang the Can Slowly!
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The Boston Red Sox? The Houston Astros? Who did you cheer for? Branded “cheaters” by all of Major League Baseball only a couple of years ago, here they were facing off with the winner going on to represent the American League in the World Series! Somehow it all felt wrong, justice…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: A Conundrum at Death: The “Rally” – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer The Rally is sometimes referred to as “the last hurrah”, “the final goodbye” or the “end of life rally”. Today it is usually referred to as “terminal lucidity”, a term coined by Michael Nahm (Psychology Today). Whatever term you prefer, it refers to a loved one who has been…
Read MoreFlu shots twice as important this year – fast, easy, free
Rhode Island Kicks Off Flu Vaccination Campaign All Eligible Rhode Islanders Urged to Get Flu Shots Governor Dan McKee kicked off Rhode Island’s annual flu vaccination campaign today by urging all eligible Rhode Islanders to get vaccinated to keep themselves and their loves ones as healthy and safe as possible this flu season. Lieutenant Governor…
Read MoreWeekly Hunting Primer – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Editor’s Note: Jeff’s popular Friday Fishing Tips has gone hunting for the off-season – enjoy “Weekly Hunting Primer” every Friday This Saturday morning at 6:59 am (sunrise) the small game hunting season starts with a bang. Most state owned management areas will be stocked with pheasants. Unlike our mid-western states that have…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Oct. 15, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure remains in control, situated more to the southeast so winds will be out of the south bringing dew points up just a bit for a slightly more humid feel to the air. Some light morning mist and dew with a low around 60 giving way to partly cloudy skies…
Read MoreDaffodillion – plant now, in October – enjoy in April
FREE Daffodil bulbs galore – Over 30,000 bulbs will be given away October 16. Newport in Bloom will be distributing free “Dutch Master” daffodil bulbs from 9-noon, at Easton’s Beach Rotunda, until supplies last. Bulbs come 30 to a bag (a $20 value). Help add to the beauty of our communities and the 1,273,017 daffodils…
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