Archive for February 2022
Order your Hamentashen – support Assisted Living program
Once again, the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence is selling their popular Hamentashen (pronounce, most commonly, hah-muhn-tah-shuhn). You can order either poppy, prune, apricot, lemon, chocolate or raspberry – or do a mix and match. They are $18.00/dozen – Orders will be accepted until Tuesday, March 8th Call and reserve your order today! 401-732-0037 ext.…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 24, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Party’s over. We’ll get back to normal today with afternoon highs only reaching the mid 30’s from morning lows in the upper 20’s as cool air fills in with high pressure from the north on light northerly breezes. Scattered cloud cover prevails through the day, increasing in the evening in advance…
Read MoreBay Scallop Cakes with Guacamole – Chef Anthony Salemme
By Chef Anthony Salemme Bay Scallop Cakes topped with Guacamole. Serve with Side Salad, Rice and Beans. Serves 4 A twist on the more expensive crab cake, topped with guacamole for the sauce. 1 pound bay scallops, rough chopped 2 shallots, peeled and minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons Thai fish…
Read MoreThe Shame of Russia
Updates: 2/25/2022 Russian forces have entered the Kyiv area. Leaders are giving direction to citizens on how to make Molotov cocktails and how to fight, arming those who know how to use a weapon. President & other leaders have stayed in the city. Chernobyl, one of the most toxic locations on earth, is now under…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Feb. 24, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY TD Garden in Boston to drop proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement Vaccination mandate set for 2/28 for Providence Police – approximately 30 officers face firing Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back this year. The Boston State House is now open to the public again. Boston dropped its proof of vaccination…
Read MoreCVS MinuteClinics recognized for Age-Friendly care throughout US
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that MinuteClinic, the retail health clinic inside select CVS Pharmacy and Target stores, has been recognized for achieving “Age-Friendly Health Systems-Committed to Care Excellence” in all of its 74 regions across the United States. MinuteClinic is the largest retail clinic network in the U.S. to adopt Age-Friendly care system-wide.…
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 MoreYour RI Weather Today, Feb. 23, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another abnormally warm day thanks to the strong and persistent southwesterly flow over the last couple of days. This too shall end however, as a cold front that means it sweeps through in the afternoon and causes a significant drop in temperatures and change in wind direction. Balmy highs in the…
Read MoreBankNewport Highlights 2021 Community Investment
Contributions over $1.2 Million in Support of Over 350 Local Nonprofits BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2021 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.2 million awarded to over 350 nonprofits in Rhode Island. The donations include all grants, sponsorships, community contributions from local branches, and year-end proactive and holiday support totaling $74,000 to nonprofits that…
Read MoreRI mayors, leaders stand in support of Gov. McKee’s re-election. List of accomplishments made.
Governor McKee announced his campaign for Gov. surrounded by mayors, municipal leaders, and with Lt. Gov. Matos. Notably in attendance was Republican Mayor Hopkins of Cranston, though he did not issue a statement of support. Pawtucket Mayor Grebien was not in attendance but did provide a statement of support. Warwick Mayor Picozzi, an Independent was…
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