Archive for February 2022
Gimme Shelter…
Hi there! I am a 10-year-old girl who came to PAC after my owner had some behavioral concerns due to my sass, and yep, I have scratched people before and my mom says I have bitten… BUT, I also had a huge close-to-the-skin matte that was really bothering me which has been taken care of…
Read MoreBacksliding on 67 Williams – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Inset at left describes changes from earlier plan for 67 Williams St. Click to enlarge. (HDC) The proposal for a new house on Williams Street where no house has ever been built has, in my mind, slid in status from buildable perhaps to buildable not.…
Read MoreYour RI Weekend Weather Wrap – Feb. 5/6, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 2/5/22: High pressure begins to fill the void left behind by the ice storm as cloud cover decreases. Afternoon highs reach only the upper 20’s with a northwesterly gusty breeze, and evening lows drop to the teens. Sunday 2/6/22: High pressure spends the day on a cross-southern New England tour.…
Read MoreDr. Stephen Skoly appeals to federal court to resume oral surgery practice
Dr. Stephen Skoly and his legal team today filed a lawsuit in federal court against defendants Governor Daniel McKee and James McDonald, MD, interim Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), seeking a temporary restraining order enjoining the State from barring Dr. Skoly from providing critical care for his patients. Dr. Skoly is Chairman…
Read MoreA concussion is a traumatic brain injury – support and resources
If you have questions about your child’s concussion and/or want to learn more about what can be done to best support them post-concussion, the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island has an educational video. Parent questions are answered by Dr. Karen McAvoy, including Return-to-Learn/Play strategies and other important guidance about what to do after a…
Read MoreBusiness and Black History Month – SBA speaker, Henry Hodge
There are more than 130,000 Black-owned businesses across America. The Small Business Administration Rhode Island District Office has many services available to aspiring business owners, entrepreneurs and established businesses. As they recognize Black History Month they note that the 1800s saw the creation of many businesses, including insurance companies, banks, and newspapers. The first Black…
Read MoreOff-Season 2022 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Off-season writing can be challenging when trying to come up with topics. Also challenging is trying to type. The header photo is Jada demanding attention from me while I try to work. Good thing I have two hands. One to operate the electronics and one to scratch Jada behind the…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Feb. 4, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Stages of Freedom will offer free test kits on Saturday from noon to 3pm. People should come to the front door and call 421-0606 – someone will come out and hand the kits out. You may request up to 6 kits, while supplies last. Please wear a mask on arrival. RI…
Read MoreInfrastructure investment to extend life of the Port of Galilee by decades
Photo: Town of Narragansett Governor Dan McKee’s proposed FY2023 budget includes an infusion of nearly $50 million in State Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars to continue the work of upgrading essential infrastructure at the Port of Galilee. The proposed investment at the Narragansett-based state port – the hub of the state’s commercial fishing industry – will…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 4, 2020 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain and fog will continue through the morning as a cold front inches towards the sea. A cold influx of air drives in and will cause freezing of ground moisture and a mixing of rain and sleet in the afternoon, recipe for a disastrous drive time, unless you’re into total loss…
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