Archive for June 2022
Champlin Foundation’s $9.6 Million awards to RI nonprofits includes three for $1 Million
Champlin Foundation Awards $9.6 Million to Nonprofits Statewide, Including Three $1 Million Grant Recipients The Champlin Foundation announced today more than $9.6 million in capital funding, including three exciting $1 million grants awarded to the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Crossroads Rhode Island, and the Boys and Girls Club of Providence. The 87 nonprofit organizations receiving funding in this…
Read MoreNewport Flower Show at Rosecliff this weekend
The 2022 Newport Flower Show, themed “Eden … A Personal Paradise,” is set for this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 17-19, at Rosecliff. Hundreds of colorful creations by floral designers, horticulturists and botanical artists will interpret the show’s theme. Their entries will be displayed in the Rosecliff ballroom and salon, while other exhibits will be…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips, 6/17/2022 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Many Maine gas stations are back selling pure gasoline. If you boat up there, be careful of “gelling” as the 10% Ethanol Gas does not mix with pure Gas. The 2 liquids form an emulsion that will severely gum up all engine fuel system parts. Another problem to focus on…
Read More3rd Annual Calling All Veterans – Saturday
On Saturday June 18th, RI Elder Info will be hosting the 3rd Annual Calling All Veterans Day from 10am to 2pm in the field at 2111 Plainfield Pike, Johnston. Rhode Island Elder Info, the state’s foremost resource for information and resources for older adults, announces its third annual “Calling All Veterans” Day to take place on…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: “To Jillian, with love…” – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Jillian was reluctant to share the trauma surrounding her father’s sudden death. You see, she found him and has never spoken about that moment. I encouraged her to “speak her grief”. “I don’t see any redeeming value in reliving the trauma!” she shouted, “I need to erase it from…
Read MoreRhode Island violated rights of English language learners in Providence schools
Ruling in a case filed two years ago by Rhode Island Legal Services and the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island, a Superior Court judge has found that the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education (“Council”) and the state Department of Education violated the rights of students who were English Language Learners (EL) by providing them…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, June 17, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Rain ends before sunrise, then partial breakup of the cloud cover will take place. Another batch of showers and maybe a thunderstorm will move down with the cold front during the midday hours. Winds shift to westerly and drier air begins to fill in behind the front. Morning lows in the…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, June 16, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Stable air remains in place through most of the day with a frontal system approaching late, cloud cover being the only damper. Any rain we get will come after midnight. Another fairly cool morning low in the upper 50’s followed by an afternoon high in the mid 70’s with a southerly…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Saturday event) – 16 June 22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) On Saturday June 18th, RI Elder Info will be hosting the 3rd Annual Calling All Veterans Day from10am to 2pm in the field at 2111 Plainfield Pike, Johnston. Rhode Island Elder Info, the state’s foremost resource for information and resources for older adults,…
Read MoreStrawberry Doughnuts – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme, contributing chef (see downloadable, printable recipe, below) Makes 1 dozen These beautiful pink delights are baked not fried, so they are better for you 2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon cardamon 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 20 strawberries (about…
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