Archive for March 2022
The Budapest Accords – America’s direct commitment to Ukraine – Jack Partridge
by John J “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer You may be surprised that my column today isn’t directly about an ‘only in Rhode Island’ topic. But maybe it is. I received this information from an Army buddy back from my days in Vietnam who stays up on topics that quite frankly I do not, and he wanted…
Read MoreBean and Cheese-stuffed Poblano Peppers with Mango Black Bean Sauce – Anthony Salemme
By Chef Anthony Salemme for RINewsToday.com Serves 4 These stuffed Mexican style peppers are a simple meal to make. You can use frozen rice and corn to make it come together quicker. 4 Poblano peppers ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped, about 1/3 cup 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained 1 5-ounce…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24 March 22 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Understanding VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) Exams Let’s start off with a question from one of our readers. I received a call from a company called VES claiming they were contracted with the VA to do a medical exam, however, before they could…
Read MoreRhode Wars 2 set – Meet boxer Nicola Quarneti – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This Saturday night, CES boxing returns to the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, with the second installment of the highly successful Rhode Wars series. This card promises to be an action-packed night of boxing with an international flavor. Fighters from around the globe including Columbia, Canada and Mexico will be in…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today, March 23, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A slightly cooler, but much less windy day. A sunny start gradually gives way to building cloud cover as a frontal system moves slowly from the mid-west. Any rain should hold off until midnight or so, Afternoon highs get to the upper 40’s from morning lows around freezing. ____ John Donnelly…
Read MoreIf it’s Wednesday, it’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, RI Cartoonist _____ Meet Tim Jones at RetroXpo on April 2nd in Tiverton! _____ 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.…
Read MoreART! RI Watercolor Society – Artist Members Show
The 126th Annual Artist Members Show, featuring the Al Albrektson Award of Excellenceand the Gail Armstrong Memorial Award is on exhibit through April 22nd at the RIWS Gallery in Slater Park in Pawtucket. Gallery Hours: Thursday & Friday 10am – 4pmSaturdays 10am-3pmSunday-Wednesday & Holidays – closed An Exhibition of Watermedia Artwork opened on March 12th…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, 3-23-2022 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, commentary SOMETIMES I DON’T WANNA This morning I got up and did the usual things I do when I start a new day. I feed the cat (immediately… otherwise there’s hell to pay!) I take my vitamins, drink a huge glass of water, put the dog out to…
Read MoreScott Sunderland, Hall of Famer – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo: Donna, Scott “Stump” and Easton with the Championship trophy. Scott “Stump” Sunderland’s Hall of Fame career began in the early 1980’s while watching softball at Hope Valley’s Dow Field. As for many future softball players, it began for Scott “Stump” Sunderland when he and his friends went down to Dow…
Read MoreDefend against scammers who target your Social Security number
by Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, special to RINewsToday Scammers are always finding new ways to steal your money and personal information by exploiting your fears. The most effective way to defeat scammers is to know how to identify scams and to ignore suspicious calls and emails. One common tactic scammers use is…
Read More