Archive for June 2022
RI Weather Today, June 5, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure settles in nicely, with lots of sunshine and warmer afternoon temperatures topping out in the mid 70’s from morning lows in the upper 50’s. A northwesterly breeze will keep the dry air fresh, some gusts popping around 25 mph. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved…
Read MoreNational Rivers Month – Sunday in Central Falls
The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and the City of Central Falls kicks off National Rivers Month with a celebration at Central Falls Landing and all are invited! Come for an enjoyable afternoon along the Blackstone River on Sunday, June 5th! The fun-filled day includes short trips on The Explorer, opportunities to take a Blackstone River…
Read MoreMusic on the Hill summer concert series continues
A wonderful series of concerts throughout Rhode Island. From John M. Pellegrino – Welcome to Music on the Hill’s 2022 festival, featuring many Rhode Island-born musicians and composers. We’ll begin with a brassy outdoor concert in Warwick, and the next six concerts will take place in East Greenwich, North Providence, and Cranston. As in 2021,…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Dumbbells for domestic abuse – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer “How women can break the debilitating cycle and get their confidence and life back”. When I was just 12 years old my father died of alcoholism. My world shattered as I knew it . The bullying I was subjected to before his death became relentless after his death. It was…
Read MoreUPDATED: The Day of Portugal events begin in Rhode Island, Fall River, New Bedford
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 20226:00 PMGovernor McKee will give remarks at the Rhode Island Day of Portugal State House ceremony.Location: Rhode Island State House Governor’s State Room _____ The Day of Portugal flag raising ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 5th at 11am at the Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive in…
Read MoreRI Weekend Weather Wrap, June 4/5, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 6/4/22: A generally nice Saturday with some afternoon cloud development and maybe a shower or two mainly to our north and west as a trough of low pressure swings through the area. Decent sun through the day with afternoon highs in the upper 60’s from morning lows in the upper…
Read MoreTonight: WaterFire – the spirit of Rhode Island
Join thousands of Rhode Islanders to welcome the summer season and a renewal of gatherings and celebrations, especially the outdoor kind. The WaterFire tradition opens tonight, Saturday, June 4th with the first Full Lighting at sunset – approximately 8:16pm and running until midnight. The event is so much more than the iconic lighting of cauldrons…
Read MoreStop & Shop pharmacies stocking free COVID anti-virals, with prescription & boosters for 50+
Paxlovid Available by Prescription at all Rhode Island Pharmacies Second COVID-19 Booster Shot Remains Available for Those Aged 50+ and Select Immunocompromised Individuals With COVID cases rising in Rhode Island and across the country, Stop & Shop will now offer the two FDA authorized COVID-19 anti-viral medications, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, at its 14 Rhode Island…
Read MoreDr. James McDonald leaving Health Dept; making changes for family (letter)
Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, will be stepping down as the Interim Director at the Department of Health, effective July 29, 2022. His decision comes as he announced he will move to New York to focus on emerging healthcare needs of his family – both with his parents and children. Governor McKee will continue to…
Read MoreRI’s Olmstead Consent Decree Coordinator steps down – 6th in 8 years to do so
By Gina Macris, Developmental Disability News Aryana Huskey, Rhode Island’s latest statewide coordinator for implementing the 2014 Olmstead consent decree, has stepped down after 14 months to accept a job with the Healthcare Workforce Management Initiative run by the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services. She is the sixth person in eight years to…
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