Archive for August 2022
Williams & Stuart Real Estate official sponsor of 2022 Taste of Rhode Island
by Nancy Thomas After a two-year pandemic hiatus, plans are underway for the 2022 Taste of Rhode Island, a unique celebration of local food, drink and entertainment, to be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00-9:00pm at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island. The popular event brings together a dazzling selection of culinary delights from top area restaurants, food producers…
Read MorePool Safety – from the Union Fire District
Being in the middle of a heatwave and in the middle of summer, is a critical time for safety around the ocean and backyard pools. Our guard may be down as summer winds down, but this is a key time to review ways to keep safe, especially where children are.Chief Steven Pinch and the Union…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Part Time Lovers – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias “…cause Fire is the devil’s only friend” (Don Mclean, Miss American Pie) (Note: Trigger Warning: Violent Death) He was a prominent man. A married man. A married man with children. He was known by all, if not by sight, certainly by name. He was at the center of the circle in…
Read MorePretzel Crusted Zucchini Sticks Salad, Parmesan Dressing – Alison Mountford
By Alison Mountford, contributing chef, for RINewsToday ACTIVE TIME – 30 TOTAL TIME – 30 SERVES – 2-4 depending on side dish or entree salad ABOUT – Do you have an overflow of zucchini this summer? This breading process is quite simple and totally worth it. I like to use the ends of any chips,…
Read MoreOlder adults lonelier without a partner – than without children – during pandemic (URI)
Having a partner more important than children to staving off loneliness during pandemic, new study finds – A new study released in the European Journal of Ageing found that having a partner had a greater impact than having children in helping to stave off loneliness among older adults during the pandemic’s first wave. Researchers at the University of…
Read MoreRI Weather for Thurs, August 4, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A lot like yesterday, only hotter. Morning lows in the low 70’s followed by afternoon highs in the low 90’s with a southwesterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. Some clouds may roll in later in the evening with showers well to our northwest. Another Summer heat wave. ___ John Donnelly was…
Read MoreOh, Deer! Public Deer survey & Hunting Permits
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that deer permits for legal regulated hunting, including the “all outdoors” package, are now on sale online and at local sales agents. In addition, the agency’s summer deer survey has begun. Deer permits are sold as antlered or antlerless deer permits. Hunters must have the appropriate…
Read MoreOcean State’s Muse Foundation promotes giving in August, Black Philanthropy Month
By Ann Clanton, Contributing Reporter Rhode Island’s black population is only 6.9% of the state’s population, yet the need for services and programs amongst African-Americans and persons who identify as Black is extensive. While we often look to our government and community organizations to meet the program and human service needs, the month of August…
Read MoreHeat Advisory next few days – Providence info
Heat Advisory Issued for City of Providence, Providence Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers and Extends Water Park and Pool HoursOfficials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that, due to the heat advisory and dangerously high extreme…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 4-8-22. Advance Directives, Victory Day – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) We start off with a question from one of our readers. How should I inform the VA about my personal preferences regarding future treatment options if I am unable to do so? Ken C Woonsocket The VA has a form that you can fill out…
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