Archive for July 2022
Business Beat: Stanley Weiss inducted into RI Heritage Hall of Fame
One of the nation’s prominent collectors of fine American and English antique furniture was inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. Stanley Weiss, a civic leader, businessman and real estate developer, was among nine Rhode Islanders inducted at the organization’s 57th annual ceremony held recently at The Crowne Plaza in Warwick, R.I. Mr.…
Read MoreFriday Fishing Tips, 7-8-2022 – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo: Lynn University It has been 8 years since there was a capsized canoe/rough water rescue on Salmon Lake in Belgrade Maine. Each year the USCG small boat “HIS IDEA” is deployed TAD (Temporary Additional Duty) to the Belgrade lakes region of Maine. The deployments are usually during the weeks of…
Read MoreEuro Auto Body – realizing the American Dream, the old-fashioned way – Brendan Higgins
by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photo: Tony and Enrico Magliolo Have you ever had a bad experience with an auto body shop? I know I have. In fact, I’ve had more than one frustrating encounter with body shops over the years. I always felt helpless and at their mercy. The job was never complete when…
Read MoreSea Bass Ceviche – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme for RINewsToday.com (see downloadable and printable recipe, bottom of page) Serves 4 as a starter You can serve this on it’s own, atop a bed of greens for a ceviche salad, or with a handful of various flatbreads so you can scoop it up and enjoy! Fish 8 ounces fresh sea bass…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 7, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A weak low pressure area forms over the central Appalachians and swings out to sea south of us, so we’ll be spared any rain. We’ll see some scattered cloud cover on a southeasterly breeze, but that’s about it. High in the upper 70’s with lower dewpoints, after a morning low in…
Read MoreCranston Democrat Ferri responds to Cranston Republicans article: Dems are “more financially responsible”
Editor’s Note – Robert Ferri, Cranston City Councilman, submitted this article in response to the article that ran yesterday in RINewsToday.com – “Cranston Republicans to “bring people together & respect differing views” announce Council leadership, endorsements” (https://rinewstoday.com/cranston-republicans-take-steps-to-bring-people-together-respect-differing-views-move-cranston-forward/) ___ I would like the opportunity to respond to your news story today about the Republican Party in…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (nursing homes, care services, discounts, vet groups…) 7 July 22 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Photo: Volunteers and donors at FREE gas event on Friday Did you know if a veteran is receiving 70% or more Veterans Administration disability compensation, he or she is eligible for FREE nursing home care at the Rhode Island Veterans Home (RIVH) and/or private nursing homes…
Read MoreRI Weather Today, July 6, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Last night’s showers and rain end before sunrise, but we’ll have to deal with lingering stickies through the morning until the cold front escorts in some dry air. Morning lows hover around 70 and climb to the mid and upper 80’s with a wind shifting from southwesterly to northwesterly by days…
Read MoreRon and Jen’s Great Escape, 7-6-2022 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary If you hate America so much, you can leave Well, another 4th of July in the books… and, another year of people being insanely misguided, spoiled and claiming this country is just the worst. I’m not surprised people were discouraged this year, or even a smidge cynical,…
Read MoreART! It’s a big one – the Wickford Art Festival
by Nancy Thomas It’s one of the big ones this weekend! July 9th and 10th, join thousands from all around New England for the iconic Wickford Art Festival. Taking place at Wilson Park, 211 West Main Street (across from Centreville Bank) in North Kingstown, the festival runs from 10am to 5pm both days. Produced by…
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