Archive for December 2021
Gimme’ Shelter – Meet Marshmello
Hello there! I am a little female bunny who was found abandoned. I am a good bunny and would be a wonderful addition to most families. Take a look at my photos – bunnies make lovable, easy to care for pets. https://www.petfinder.com/rabbit/marshmello-54005220/ri/providence/providence-animal-control-ri79/ _____ About the Providence Animal Control Division The Providence Animal Control Division protects…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 26, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Drizzle ends in the morning, and northwesterly breezes will kick up in the afternoon as cloud cover gradually diminishes. Highs in the mid 40’s during the afternoon followed by evening lows in the low 30’s as northwesterly wind gusts climb into the 20’s. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Dr. James Fanale, President, Care New England, addresses COVID crisis
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews people of interest on his program, “In The Arena”. The show airs at 7am on Sundays on ABC6. This week Paolino talks with Dr. James Fanale, President of Care New England They talk about COVID and its impact on Rhode Island, and the strain on the healthcare and hospital…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Dec. 25/26, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Christmas Day 12/25/21: We start out with a white Christmas, but some light rain moving in will likely melt away most of the snow on the ground. We’ll see continued drizzly conditions persist in the afternoon/early evening as cloud cover hangs tight. Morning lows in the upper 20’s followed by afternoon…
Read MoreA Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from… Warwick (video)
We were greeted with a very nice video the other day in our email. It was from the City of Warwick. Thinking it was a quick little ditty, we hit play – and right away we were mesmerized by the simple joy of it all. A few days later we came upon some conversation on…
Read More$3.64M in Early Intervention Grants to 9 Rhode Island programs
Governor Dan McKee and Executive Office of Health & Human Services Secretary Womazetta Jones announced the distribution of $3.64 million in CARES Act funding to support 9 Early Intervention providers in Rhode Island. These funds are in addition to the $5.5 million for Early Intervention that the Governor included in his RI Rebounds down payment proposal currently before…
Read MoreMerry Christmas to all! Mr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 6 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer Stave 6 “What, where, how?” he shook his head, then his body, rose from his seat feeling lighter than he had in days. “You there,” he said to the cat that sauntered past him. “What day is this?” The cat ignored him. “A wonderful cat, an intelligent cat!” he said…
Read MoreRhode Island Nonprofit Support Fund: $5.4 million in CARES aid to 160+ nonprofits
The Rhode Island Foundation announced it has awarded $5.4 million in federal CARES Act funding for COVID-19 relief to more than 160 nonprofits across the state. The grants cover the cost of housing, behavioral health services, health care, job training, food pantries and child care among other uses. “We are getting these grants to the nonprofits that are…
Read MoreFriday Hunting Primer, 12/24/21 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Hunting last weekend was brutal. It was reinforced that I was the only one out hunting in Arcadia, as the severe winds ripped right through my clothing. Even in the winds and weather, Jada found a Rooster to put up, and even unexpectedly flushed some Chukar. The Chukar flew off…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 24, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A batch of snow showers will pass through the area and be done by 9 or 10 am. No accumulations are expected as this is a fast and weak event. Just window dressing for Christmas Eve morning. Cloud cover will stick around as the warm front responsible for the snow hangs…
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