Archive for August 2023
In the news… summary for Aug. 12, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Shake Shack has opened in Garden City, Cranston Gina Raimondo’s official portrait at the RI State House will be revealed this Thursday, Aug. 17th Two white male business owners are suing the state of Massachusetts alleging that a new grant program is not open to them, amounting to racial discrimination –…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 11, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the west with a mostly clear day, maybe some fair weather cumulus dotting the sky from time to time with a westerly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s an “A” day! _____ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: All electric (not), Honeybees, of hunters and steak eaters – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer It’s Electric!?! As of last Tuesday, the White House is banning all incandescent light bulbs. There has to be a puppeteer behind all this. There are some light bulbs that are used for heat such as incubators. This ban will negatively impact all farmers including those that raise Pheasants. If you take a close…
Read MoreRI Veterans: PACT Act application deadline extended. In-person help Monday – John A. Cianci
VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 NOTE: John A. Cianci of ITAM will be at ROMA Restaurant on Federal Hill on Monday, 10am to 4pm to assist anyone in filling out their applications. From the VA: Extension will ensure that no…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Looking for Liars – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Looking for Liars (Lyrics by the Complaints and Joe Martira) I understand the loneliness that widows live with on a daily basis. Many find themselves on dating websites, looking for someone to talk with, share their day, a meal, or an adventure. This is the case of MJ.…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Continuing the election debacle – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Two and a half hurrahs for the Board of Elections reversing itself and inaugurating an examination of the nomination signatures of Lieutenant Governor Matos for the first Congressional District race. I have to say that while late, the Board has done the right thing. It is too bad it…
Read MoreA Greener View: DIY compost saves money – Jeff Rugg
By Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Instead of spending money to have your yard waste picked up and hauled off to a composting facility and then turning around and buying organic matter for the garden and flower beds, why not just do it yourself? Compost has many sources and many uses. It is mostly decayed organic…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 10, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure system develops over the Tennessee Valley and quickly moves through New England during the day with showers and rain by mid afternoon, embedded thunderstorms and heavy rain possible during the evening hours. Probably some Pleasant Valley River flooding. Morning lows in the mid 60’s with muggy afternoon highs around…
Read MoreAG Neronha files objection to proposed health insurance rate increases impacting 166,000
Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2024 statewide healthcare insurance rates Proposed increase would affect more than 166,000 Rhode Islanders across individual plans and large and small employer group plans Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of objections with the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to requests…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 10.08.23 (PACT, 100th Bday, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues PACT ACT: AUGUST passed and I didn’t file a claim or intent to file. Veterans and survivors who missed the August 9th, 2023 deadline, you still will be eligible for benefits if you file a claim on or after August 10, 2023. However, you will not be…
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