Archive for August 2022
Its Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist __ Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “Sour Grapes” – a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in multiple newspapers in Rhode Island, Massachusetts,…
Read MoreRI Weather for Wed, Aug. 3, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A mostly sunny day with a few fair weather clouds dotting the sky during the afternoon, no rain expected. Morning lows around 70 rise to the mid 80’s with light southwesterly breeze. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island and settled in Johnston, where…
Read MoreJuiseppe Cusumano, closing in on a world title – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer There are many complimentary words to describe this heavyweight boxing champion. If I were forced to use only one word to describe him, the word I would choose is “perseverance”. He is a proven warrior in the ring. He hits like a sledgehammer. He is as humble as he is…
Read MoreUniversity Orthopedics FREE Fall Sports pre-participation exams for student-athletes
Continuing a tradition more than two decades in the making, University Orthopedics is proud to announce it will once again provide free Fall Sports Pre-Participation Exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those at the collegiate level. University Orthopedics will host this year’s event in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The exams will be conducted…
Read MoreART! Drive-by Art & Open Studios in Jamestown
by Nancy Thomas Was it something we said? Or was it the pandemic times? Whatever it is or was, we think the idea of a drive by art show is new, innovative, empathetic towards those with disabilities, and quite adaptive! Artists’ Open Studios + Drive-By Art is a one-day, island-wide artists-led event where participating artists…
Read MoreRI Weather for Aug. 2, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Typical warm and muggy summer day with the slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm before they get wiped out. Morning lows around 70 with some mist and light fog warming to afternoon highs in the upper 80’s with a southwesterly breeze. ___ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida…
Read MoreCourt order: Natick Ave. solar project must go back to Cranston Plan Commission – meeting tonight
Green energy vs. failure to protect the environment, forests and farms. As commercial solar projects grow larger, the infringement on residents’ concerns who live in rural areas and those interested in preservation of farms and woodlands has become more of an issue and one which is taken into the courts as well. Plans for an…
Read MorePolitical season lacks gusto – what are the questions when it comes to our health? – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer on health We are now waist deep in the 2022 election season. With that plunge into the political waters has come an avalanche of paid ads, candidate debates, and staged endorsements, with the Sept. 13 primary election only six weeks away. • On Sunday, July 31, WPRI’s “Newsmakers” aired…
Read MoreSummer Pops in the Park
Photo: Roger Williams Park Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform “A Night at the Oscars” at Roger Williams Park The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra returns for its Summer Pops in the Park Concert, “A Night at the Oscars,” at the Temple to Music located inside Roger Williams Park on Wednesday, August 3rd at 7pm, with…
Read MoreRI Energy 47% rate increase part of “transition to clean energy” – Gov. McKee calls on PUC for relief
Governor Dan McKee has filed public comment urging the Public Utilities Commission to take specific action to provide relief to Rhode Islanders in response to Rhode Island Energy’s request for a rate increase of 47 percent effective October 1. In his comments, the Governor urged the Commission to take the following actions: Suspend the customer…
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