Archive for August 2023
RI WINS highlights building relationships for employers and people with disabilities
RI WINS (Workforce Investment & New Solutions) is the name utilized by the RI Cross Disability Co- alition for our DD Transformation Grant in collaboration with the RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) and Skills for RI’s Future. The goal of the project is to create sustainable change for meaningful and inclusive lives for individuals with…
Read MoreA Greener View: Glyphosate, one of the most commonly used chemicals – Jeff Rugg
By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer I recently wrote an article about two property owners sharing a fence line who needed to have their common weeds dealt with. The first thing I told them to do was to pull or cut the weeds down and then pull them. Next, I explained that the EPA regulates pesticide…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 31, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure pushes in from the northwest, keeping TS Idalia well to our south, with only some high cloud cover arcing in over the top during the day, eventually that will evaporate as well with the dry air taking hold. We’ll have a wonderfully dry but cloud-covered morning for the kiddos…
Read MoreURI Veteran and military-connected students fall welcome, orientation – TODAY
Happening Today—URI Center for Military and Veteran Education hosts fall welcome and orientation for student veteran community Aug. 31 All veteran and military-connected students are invited to attend Close to a year into his tenure at the University of Rhode Island, Bob Flynn, director of URI’s Center for Military and Veteran Education, is looking forward…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 31.08.23 (Support Maui Vets. URI TODAY. Other…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Photo: Maui News Rhode Island Italian American War Veterans of US Supporting Maui Veterans On Monday, September 4 2023, the Italian American war Veterans of US will have several collection points on Federal Hill to collect funds to support Maui Veterans. “We partnered with American Legion…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes times! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Originally from Attleboro, Massachusetts, Tim lives with his wife and two daughters in Smithfield, RI. He is a cartoonist, freelance illustrator, author and comedian. He is also a member of the National Cartoonist Society and the Mid-South Cartoonist Association. He teaches cartooning, speaks at local schools and libraries and appears at…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 30, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front with higher humidity and dense fog in the morning, somewhat overcast most of the day. Showers late in the day, giving way to late sun and leading into a good stretch of weather ahead of us. Blue Moon tonight! Heavy rip currents at local beaches from Hurricane Idalia.…
Read MorePew Research Center: Americans maintain belief that childhood vaccines have positive value
Fewer than half in U.S. rate COVID-19 vaccines as having high health benefits, low risk of side effects Americans remain steadfast in their belief in the overall value of childhood vaccines, with no change over the last four years in the large majority who say the benefits of childhood vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, August 30, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary WE LIVE IN STRANGE TIMES (PART 2) Last week I laid down some issues, things going on in society that make zero sense. I tried to give you a snapshot of what I see out in the world and how I feel about things. This week ….…
Read MoreJoe Andruzzi Foundation welcomes new board members, new board chair
The Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF), providing help, hope, and a reason to smile for New England cancer patients and their families through financial support when it is needed most, is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished individuals to its esteemed Board of Directors. Elizabeth “Beth” Huber of Sarasota, FL (formerly of Providence, RI); Tom Turco of Auburn, MA; and Mike…
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