Your Coronavirus Update Today, Jan. 13, 2022

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY President sending medical teams to 6 states, including Rhode Island – they are expected to be placed in the Lifespan hospital system. Announcement will be made in national press conference today at 10:30am. 4 states – Rhode Island is one – have less than 10% ICU bed availability. 100K rapid tests…

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ART! DeBlois Gallery showing love

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The art world can’t go dark. Even though this is a time when we’re not really comfortable venturing into tight social situations, such as an art gallery or exhibition. The DeBlois Gallery is making sure we keep up on their happenings, their plans for future shows, starting in March, and are using their Facebook page…

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If it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones

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by Timothy Jones, cartoonist _____ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…

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Your RI Weather Today, Jan. 12, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure maintains control of the region, helping push a weak trough of low pressure offshore during the day, with a brisk southwesterly breeze emerging from the conflict The result will be a much better afternoon as winds drive warmer air from the southwest, highs reaching in the low 40’s after…

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Mayor Ken Hopkins: “Rumors are flying about potential candidates” for Governor

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Photo: RINewsToday Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins told RINewsToday, “the party does not yet have a candidate for Governor, so rumors are flying about potential candidates”. This came in response to several media reports, first reported by Kathy Gregg of the Providence Journal that the mayor had “[formed] an exploratory committee [to] possibly run for Governor”.…

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RI Birthworker Cooperative launches to support community doulas

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Insurance coverage for doula care is now law, but the logistics of billing can be complicated for birth workers to navigate. The RI Birthworker Cooperative is here to help. Community doulas in Rhode Island have launched a member-owned and operated cooperative to help implement insurance reimbursement. The historic passage of the RI perinatal doula act…

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Networking Pick of the Week: The Big Connect (virtual)

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Note: We recommend avoiding in-person networking events for a short time due to the COVID-19 surge. Saying that, there are plenty of events which are virtual, or pivoting to virtual. This week’s choice is – Virtual Event: The Big Connect – a free monthly networking event will be held by ZOOM on Wednesday, January 12,…

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