Archive for December 2021
Governor’s Task Force to inspect and enforce penalties for violating rules on masking, vaccination proof…
The Governor’s Executive Orders established a “Task Force to oversee, inspect, enforce and levy penalties for violations of the state’s rules for masking, vaccination proof, capacity, and other regulations” at businesses, venues, restaurants, etc. The Task Force can set citations and $500 (per violation) civil fines. “The Department may assess civil penalties of not more…
Read MoreMr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 5 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer The first chime woke him, the second one worried him, and the third filled him with dread. Something was in front of him, something, or someone, he was not quite sure. “Are you the third of the spirits that haunt me this night?” he asked the shape that appeared before…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: So, this is Christmas – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “So, this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun” (John Lennon) I have received several Christmas cards with letters enclosed. These letters summarize the highs, the lows, and the major happenings of the family members throughout the past year. There are births,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 23, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure keeps cool Canadian air in place for another day with mostly clear skies and diminishing winds. We’ll have chilly afternoon highs only in the mid 30’s, cooling in the evening to the mid 20’s with some high cloud cover spilling in late. Northwesterly breezes fall quickly in thee morning…
Read MoreChristmas Lasagna – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef Serves 8-10 Growing up in an Italian family, the first course of our Christmas feast was always Lasagna. There was always about 20 guests and my Grandmother Fanny cooked for all of us every year. 1 pound lasagna sheets cooked for 6 minutes 1 pound ground beef 1 pound hot…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 23 December 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know a caregiver, family member, or friend who provides care to a Veteran can also receive the VA vaccine and booster shot at the VA? For COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, we define a caregiver as a family member or friend…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Dec. 23, 2021
(See bottom of page for info on rapid test sites – note, these are changing on an ongoing basis) RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The 401Health APP has easy links to testing sites, vaccination sites, etc. Johnson & Wales mandates booster to return to school after the holidays, joining Salve Regina. Roger Williams University will go…
Read MoreMr. Wilson’s Christmas Carol – Stave 4 – Michael Morse
by Michael Morse, contributing writer “What an odd creature!” The booming voice woke Mr. Ebenezer Wilson from his fretful slumber. “Half one breed, and half another, part of one and some of the other!” “Well, aren’t you the clever one. Tell me Spirit, are you the one Cooper spoke of, the one that is scheduled…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – December 22, 2021
Dr. Michael Fine on COVID crisis: Here today. Overwhelming tomorrow. Gone by March? RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY PC vs Georgetown game cancelled ACCESS RI has requested RI’s government meetings move to remote, ZOOM, etc. to allow full participation without health risk by attending in person. Provincetown trying to prevent history from repeating itself by requiring masks and…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Dec. 22, 2021 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A coastal low pressure system rides into town overnight with some brief pre-dawn rain, and then some midday showers as the low center passes just to our east. A vigorous push of cool air comes in behind the system with gusty northwesterly breezes approaching 30 mph in the early afternoon, resulting…
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