Archive for November 2022
RI Weather for Nov 15, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A low pressure system sneaks through later in the evening and overnight hours with light rain expected until early to mid Wednesday morning. There is the chance for some light snow mixed in towards the higher elevations north and west of the city, but you will have to be a night…
Read MoreAdvocates on aging issues review their priorities for Gov. McKee’s policy agenda – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging Over 3 months ago, the Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) invited the six Gubernatorial candidates to give the details of their aging policy positions to hundreds gathering at East Providence High School, and watching virtually. With the dust settling after the Nov. 8 midterm elections, aging…
Read MoreHer long road to finding success – Amanda Mottola’s emigration road from Paraguay
Amanda Mottola’s new book highlights her emigration from Paraguay to discovering opportunities here in the States. Try to imagine growing up in a seemingly-endless dictatorship. You have no idea what each day brings or whether the next moment defines you. Issues within and outside the family can change constantly. Beside fearing the unknown, you are…
Read MorePlease turn your camera on – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “‘Can everyone please turn their cameras on’ is now the worst thing to hear at a work meeting.” – Twitter User Since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 forced us all into lockdown, isolation, and the subsequent popularity of remote and hybrid work in the aftermath, teams, individuals, and leaders are…
Read MoreRI Weather for Nov. 14, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Just a touch of an Autumn chill in the air greets us for the start of the week, but lots of sunshine to balance the cool air. Morning and evening lows in the low to mid 30’s warming only to the mid 40’s with a gusty northwesterly breeze. Chance of rain?…
Read MoreRead with us: City Life – a book by Michael Morse – Ch. 7
by Michael Morse, contributing writer March Hard Times He sat on the cold street holding his foot in his hands. It was still attached to his leg, but barely. I winced every time he tried to put it back where it belonged. With help from the crew of Engine 8 we loaded him into the…
Read MoreRhode Island’s hospitals risk collapse. Our safety is again in danger – Nick Landekic, opinion
by Nick Landekic, opinion to RINewsToday Rhode Island’s Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and Our Safety Is – Once Again – In Danger Rhode Island’s hospital system is once again strained to the point of breakdown. Recent experiences report 9 to 12 hour waits for care at emergency rooms at Miriam, Rhode Island, and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals –…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Fortune waiting at Providence Animal Control Center
Hi to me! I was turned in as an owner surrender when my person couldn’t take care of me anymore, he was so sad 🙁 I am doing OK though – I am spayed now and I am re-learning how to cat since I was a mom, recently. I am silly and playful and outgoing…
Read MoreRI Weather for Nov. 13, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another chaser low pressure system kicks up some morning showers until midday or so, with cloud cover eventually breaking up enough for golden hour sunset. Afternoon highs in the low 50’s with evening low in the low 40’s and a light northwesterly breeze gusting towards 25 mph. ___ John Donnelly was…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Post-election, M. Charles Bakst, Dan McGowan talk with Joe Paolino, Jr.
Each week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders and influencers in Rhode Island. This week, post-election is on the discussion board with retired Providence Journal political reporter, M. Charles Bakst – and Boston Globe columnist, Dan McGowan. Watch In the Arena every Sunday on ABC6 at 7am.
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