Archive for December 2021
Your RI Weather Today, Dec. 31, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The latest in a series of weak low pressure features run through the area and kicks up some drizzle and light rain, particularly in the afternoon. Morning lows around 40 rise only to the upper 40’s with a light southerly breeze under overcast skies. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The New Year Resolution that almost wasn’t – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias Carmella had one goal, one resolution. Nothing lofty like many New Year resolutions, yet powerful and significant to her. A fingerprint. To be more exact, her deceased husband’s thumbprint. Carmella’s husband Joaquim passed gently without a sound. She planned to have a wake with an open casket (for the sake of…
Read MoreThe passing of international artist, Mihail Simeonov, exhibited in Rhode Island
We learned of the passing of internationally recognized artist and sculptor, Mikhail Simeonov. Simeonov exhibited in Rhode Island in 2019. On his Facebook page was a notice in Bulgarian. It reads, (with imprecise translation): The sculptor Mihail Simeonov left us. A long winding journey full of hard work and obstacles is over, but the adventure…
Read MoreLooking back… and forward. 5 most read stories of 2021, pets, weather…
by Nancy Thomas Photo: Jason Michalski We look back at 2021 – as we approach four years serving the greater Rhode Island market with information and news relevant to you. But first – a little peek into 2022! What will be different We will add at LEAST two new writers – and maybe three –…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 31, 2021
Photo: Marc Pappas, head of RI EMA named to head COVID response in Rhode Island RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Dr. Michael Fine wrote an exclusive story to RINewsToday – “What’s coming…” – see story, here: https://rinewstoday.com/whats-coming-at-us-more-division-or-more-democracy-not-time-to-say-uncle-yet-michael-fine/ Boosters for children ages 12 and up will be available as early as Monday. Reidy’s Family Restaurant in Newport…
Read MoreFriday Hunting Primer, 12/31/21 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Well, the last stocking ended dismally. After hunting Arcadia and Carolina for 6 hours and seeing nothing more than one set of pheasant tracks in the snow (holdover??) makes one wonder where the pheasants went. I also hunted the woods as well and still saw no tracks. Jada could have…
Read MoreStages of Freedom’s Stories for a New Year
Dim the lights, curl up with a blanket, and a cup of cocoa, and be transported by these unforgettable stories by Dylan Thomas and Truman Capote. Stages of Freedom invites you to Stories for a New Year – with Master Storyteller, Robb Dimmick and Music by Cathy Clasper-Torch A Virtual Event! Saturday, January 1st, 2022 – at…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 30, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A southern stream low pressure system skirts the coastal area with some early morning light rain expected ending around 8am. Cloud cover remains, and then another weak trough of low pressure sweeps in from the northwest later in the evening with some light showers expected overnight into early Friday. Winds generally…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 30, 2021
Photo: Vans used in city-wide testing system in Miami, Florida RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY RIDE has said schools will plan on opening as planned next week in Rhode Island. Providence students will return on a staggered schedule. Sunday, there will be a testing site for children on Fricker Street. Here is the schedule – when…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 30 December 21 – John A. Cianci
Question: How do I get a COVID-19 test for my father, a veteran enrolled at Providence VA Medical Center actively using the Providence VA Medical Center (Providence VAMC)? He has COVID-19 symptoms, and he has underlying conditions and I don’t know what to do to get him an immediate COVID-19 test? Wendy C, Smithfield RI. Answer:…
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