Archive for January 2022
Your RI Weather Today, Jan. 7, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Winter storm winds up and hammers us in the morning of fairly wet snowball snow, given the high dew points relative to air temps, both within a couple of degrees of freezing. We’ll have winds out of the west and northwest gusting to 30 mph and above, particularly along the coastal…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Jan. 6, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Several schools are moving to remote for today and Friday, with decisions to yet be made about next week. Barrington, Coventry, Burrillville, North Kingstown Bristol County, MA is using COVID sniffing dogs in 15 schools – they can show where the virus is and where to disinfect. Knight Library ran out…
Read MoreWhat’s Coming at Us: What We Must Remember – Michael Fine
By Michael Fine © Michael Fine 2021 Take-home points Covid-19 made our polarization worse. Government prioritized commerce over protecting the lives of Americans. That new priority puts us on a slippery slope towards political violence What each of us says and does matters. You couldn’t help but notice the split between Americans worsen during the…
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Beer braised Beef Short Rib with mashed potatoes, root vegetables – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef 4 servings The frigid winter temperatures have finally arrived. This rich, saucy braised beef is perfect for staying warm during the cold months. 4 pounds beef short ribs (should be at least 6 – 8) or 4 large ones 24 ounces IPA (beer) of your choice 4 carrots, peeled, left…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: The Standard Fishing License combines categories – time to renew
With the Rhode Island General Assembly’s recent amendments to the state commercial fishing licensing law forming the basis for the changes, the Department of Environmental Management has converted several major categories of licenses, including what used to be known as commercial fishing licenses and principal effort licenses, into one new category, the standard fishing license.…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Jan. 6, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A rather bland weather Thursday, calm before the storm, one might say. Partly cloudy with westerly breezes and normal temperature range with highs in the upper 30’s and lows in the low 30’s. Cloud cover will begin thickening late as a coastal low develops and threatens some snow Friday morning. Initial…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 6 January 22 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know veterans receiving disability received a 5.9% increase? The table below reflects the 2022 pay increase for a veteran with no dependents. VA 2022 Pay Chart Combined VA Rating 2022 VA Disability Pay Rate 2021 VA Disability Pay Rate…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday – it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
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,…
Read MoreLiving Her Best Life – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins The first thing I noticed was her muscular physique covered in tattoos. The second thing I noticed was a shy, humble tone in her voice. Her name is Jes Swisher. Her story begins in North Conway, New Hampshire. She grew up a tomboy. She proudly announced to me she still is…
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