Archive for November 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Nov. 19, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Front clears away the rain and clouds, leaving behind sunshine and cooler air in its wake. Afternoon highs only climb to the upper 40’s with evening lows in the mid 30’s to follow with a gusty northwesterly wind to rustle the fallen leaves. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreFriday Hunting Primer, 11/19/2021 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Well, good news – the woodcock are finally showing up. A number of hunters have taken one or two though no statements of a limit have been made. With the Timberdoodles here it will make the Pheasant hunts much more entertaining as most dogs will point the “Wood Elves” as…
Read MoreJohnston restaurant helping to buy 3,000 Thanksgiving turkeys for those in need
If you want to make a difference in the lives of some of the families here in Rhode Island that might otherwise not have a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, please visit The 78 Pub at This Guy’s Pizza anytime today through November 20th. Be sure to tell them that you want to Make A…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Thanksgiving time at a time of loss and remembrance
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias Some of you reading this may feel joyful, (finally, a holiday with family and friends!); some still cautious and fearful, (Covid, safe distancing, and boosters), others may be hungry ( the homeless, single parents and unemployed), and still others are raw with a recent loss and overwhelmed with the thought of…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Nov. 18, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure gives way to a frontal system that eventually will kick up some evening light rain showers and a wind shift. In the meantime, we should benefit from warm sector high temperatures in the mid 60’s from morning lows in the low 50’s and a light southwesterly breeze gusting in…
Read MoreA Crisis in Care. RI’s General Assembly must act now – Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA
by: Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA The Supplemental Budget bill submitted by Governor McKee (H6494) includes neededinvestments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for housing, children’sservices, child care and small businesses. Unfortunately, it fails to include funds toaddress the immediate and growing direct care workforce crisis facing our health andhuman services providers, including those…
Read MoreHospital Emergency Department crisis puts onus on patients to know when not to go.
Don’t go to the Emergency Room. Go elsewhere. Unless you need full emergency care. That was the bottom line delivered by Dr. Alexander-Scott from the RI Department of Health as emergency rooms and hospitals, in general, are experiencing an emergency of their own in staffing and capacity. In a press conference rescheduled to take place…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 18 November 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Veterans Can Assign Health Care Agent to Communicate With VA You have the right to accept or decline any recommended medical treatment. Normally, your doctor explains your options for your health care, and you get to decide what is best for…
Read MoreCaramel Maple Pecan Bacon Cupcakes – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, chef Makes 12 Turn up Dessert for Thanksgiving with these decadent cupcakes. They can be made the day before and just remove from the refrigerator while you’re eating dinner and top with cooked bacon slices. Maple Caramel Sauce ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup maple syrup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Nov. 17, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Boosters are now available for all in RI over 18. We join California, Colorado, New Mexico, New York City, and Arkansas in approvals. COVID update in RI included cautions about Thanksgiving, traveling and events with reminders about vaccinations, boosters, mask wearing and social distancing. This, in response to increasing numbers in…
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