Archive for August 2022
RI Weather for August 12, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm and crisp day after most of the humidity will have finally ended for the time being. We’ll have some high cloud cover as a weak upper level twist drops in over the area later in the day, but any rain should evaporate before reaching the ground. Morning and evening…
Read MoreHopeHealth expands pediatric hospice services
When children in Rhode Island and Massachusetts are facing serious illness, a dedicated team is standing by to support them and their loved ones. HopeHealth, a regional leader in hospice, palliative and home health care, has expanded its services for patients from birth to age 21 who have a life-limiting illness. Its pediatric hospice program,…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Time to make your happy box – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer “It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I [don’t] feel fine…) R.E.M. Following the loss of a loved one, many feel that it is the end of the world as they know it. And it is. A traditional gift for the grieving is a “memory…
Read MoreMeet Alison Mountford, RINewsToday new Food Writer
by Nancy Thomas Chef Alison Mountford joins RINewsToday as our new Food Writer & will be providing weekly recipes and other food and cooking information, from time to time. She is the founder of Ends+Stems – a meal planning membership and recipe website to reduce food waste. “Chef Alison” also hosts a series of online…
Read MoreRI Voter registration & disaffiliation deadlines for primary
The Secretary of State’s office is reminding Rhode Islanders that they have until Sunday, August 14, to register to vote or update their voter information for the September 13 statewide primary election. Rhode Islanders should check their voter registration status by using the Department of State’s Voter Information Center at vote.ri.gov. Eligible residents can register to vote in three…
Read MoreOcean State Bridal Show on the beach – TONIGHT
The OCEAN STATE BRIDAL SHOW is set for TONIGHT, August 11th from 6-8:30pm at the North Beach Clubhouse, 79 Boston Neck Road, in Narragansett. The venue is located ON Narragansett Beach and the panoramic views are spectacular! Featuring many local small businesses such as Paul Spetrini Photography of Warwick, Plant Girl Shop of East Greenwich,…
Read MoreWe Cook! Grilled Spatchcock Chicken, Romesco Sauce – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef, for RINewsToday Updated May, 2024 Active Time – 15 Total Time – 60 Serves – 6 ABOUT – Romesco sauce is fun to make with fresh charred peppers or use a jar of roasted red peppers. You can ask the butcher to remove the backbone from the chicken or try…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11-08-22 (Victory Day, insurance, events, discounts – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Fist – an Update to the Victory Day celebration at Perella’s Ristorante, in Warren, RI: To share Rhode island Victory Day on Monday with living heroes from ages 96 to 102, my feelings and gratitude have no words to describe. You had to be…
Read MoreRI Weather for August 11, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Predawn mist and morning rain ahead of an advancing cold front begins around 6am and ends around 1pm, but low level moisture hangs around so higher dew points will keep the relative humidity up through the day. The cold front moves through later in the evening, with drier air settling in…
Read MoreRules and structure for a safe, family fun day – Naval Station Newport’s Salute to Summer concert & fireworks show
Get this event on your calendar – it’s an annual “not to miss”! The Naval Station Newport’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department continues to make preparations and final arrangements for the installation’s annual “Salute to Summer” concert and fireworks show to be held Saturday, August 27 at the installation. “This year’s celebration is shaping up…
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