Archive for December 2021
Governor announces actions in masks, vax/boosters, testing – expected pushback follows
Following Governor McKee’s announcement yesterday, the office released a statement and it was not soon after that statements were released by the Diocese of Providence, the RI GOP and the RI Small Business Coalition. This is a developing story: Governor McKee Announces Comprehensive Actions to Address COVID-19 Cases and Alleviate Pressure on Hospital Systems While…
Read MoreRI Gov. McKee: Masking, testing, vaxxing WITH booster to fight COVID uptick & hospital surge
Governor’s press conference – Dec. 15, 2021 New initiatives to go into effect Dec. 20th: Major messages – more masking, more testing, Vaxxing WITH boosters. Governor’s Press Conference Hospitals are stressed right now. Over 76% have completed primary vaccine series. We need to bring same momentum to booster shots. This needs to be a priority…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist
Read More“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” – 12-15-2021 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, commentary WILL THE MYSTERY GUEST SIGN IN PLEASE Thus far, Rhode Island’s GOP gubernatorial candidate cupboard is bare. Early this month House Minority Leader Blake Filippi removed his name as a potential candidate and then there were none. Nothing… nada…. zilch. RI State GOP Chair Sue Cienki says…
Read MoreHELP Rhode Island Veterans going to aid Kentucky Veterans devastated by tornadoes – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Local Veterans are collecting for Kentucky Veterans impacted by the tornado disaster in Kentucky. Veterans from American Legion Post Berard – Desjarlais Post #88, 111 Chapel Street, Harrisville, RI are collecting clothing, cleaning supplies, basic household goods, and cash donation to be…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 15, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cloud cover will increase through the day as another warm front approaches from the west. We expect light rain to begin sometime in the late evening and continue through the night. Morning lows around 30 rise to the upper 40’s with a light breeze generally out of the south. ___ John…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 15, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY One year ago yesterday the announcement of a vaccine was made by the U.S. government The RI Medical Society held a press conference yesterday, is endorsing a mandate for mask wearing, saying that COVID has reached “critical medical crossroads in this pandemic”. More variants will happen if the virus lives in…
Read MoreART! Party with the Providence Art Club artists. Holiday Block Party, Little Picture Show, gallery tours…
The historic Providence Art Club will host a festive holiday Block Party on Sunday, December 19, from 12-5pm. The Block Party will open all four of the Art Club’s historic properties to visitors, allowing guests to explore the 117th Annual Little Pictures Show, see artists working in their studios, and more. Approximately 20 artists will…
Read MoreHispanic business expansion nationwide the message at Cafe Con Leche – Ann Clanton
by Ann Clanton, “Speak-Up” contributing writer Leroy Cavazos, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Government Affairs delivered a message to the Rhode Island and Hispanic Small Business community, during his visit to Rhode Island last week. Hispanic businesses are the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses, up 34% in the last 10 years.…
Read MoreDr. McDonald’s rules to live by: Love one another. Don’t be a jerk. COVID, year 3 – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer An in-depth interview with Dr. James McDonald, medical director at the R.I. Department of Health, as the battle against COVID enters its third year From the moment when Rhode Island sounded the alarm on Feb. 28, 2020, about the presence of the first coronavirus case in the state, with…
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