Archive for August 2023
Jack’s Angle: The Matos nomination controversy lingers on – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary As predicted in this commentary column, the Board of Elections review of signatures on Sabina Matos’ nomination papers would not be revealing, only a process of calling or visiting those alleged signatories would quell the public doubts as to the legitimacy of her nomination prior to primary voting.…
Read MoreIn the news… updates for Aug. 19, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Charter Care hospitals sale to Centurian has been held up by the RI AG as an incomplete application Tufts Health in MA will let go hundreds of staff who are at hospital labs as it outsources lab services to Labcorp, which may pick up those personnel Farmers Almanac predicts a snowy,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Aug. 19/20, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/19/23: Cold front well out to sea with a clear and dry morning giving way to midday elevated cloud cover resulting from an upper disturbance passing through the area. Morning lows in the dry upper 50’s with afternoon highs in the low to mid 70’s and a westerly breeze. It’s…
Read MoreMillion and a half Dehumidifiers RECALLED due to fire and burn hazards
A large recall of dehumidifiers has been announced. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. The recalled model numbers are listed below. Incidents/Injuries: Gree…
Read MorePawtucket Arts Festival set for early September
Photo: PAF The Pawtucket Arts Festival proudly announces the remarkable milestone of its 25th annual celebration, scheduled to captivate audiences from September 1st to September 10th, 2023. With a legacy of a quarter-century, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary array of artistic events and activities, showcasing the enduring spirit of creativity that has not only…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: We must be our own best advocate. Our lives can depend on it. – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer on grief and grieving It all began with pain in my knee. I was on a zoom call and had extended my leg to rest on a chair when my knee locked. While unlocking it, I felt a sharp, stabbing, throbbing pain shoot up my leg. Hmmmm. A solitary…
Read MoreSail for Hope – for Maui – with Sail Newport
Sail Newport and organizers of the annual Sail for Hope on Saturday, September 30, have announced that the sailboat race will raise funds to help the victims of the Maui wildfires. The catastrophic fires on the Hawaiian island are said to be the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century. “The need is immense in…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 18, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll have showers and light rain from morning through the afternoon as a cold front passes across the area. Partial clearing will occur in the evening as dry air works in behind the cold frontal passage. Morning lows in the mid 60’s rise to afternoon highs in the low 80’s with…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Common sense not so common – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer, commentary “I’ve found that common sense ain’t so common.” – Mark Twain (or 18th century Voltaire) Throughout the last 50 years there has been hysteria crisis after hysteria crisis. “We are entering an Ice Age!”. We are depleting the ozone layer therefore we must ban freons, then the Acid Rain crisis…
Read MoreMako Shark attacks research submersible in Rhode Island waters (video)
Marine Biologist Lauren Romeiro and filmmaker Joe Romeiro were off the coast of Rhode Island studying and filming sharks when their ROV (remote operated vehicle) was disabled by a curious Mako shark. Mako sharks are the fastest shark in the ocean. The husband and wife team from Rhode Island has spent countless hours in the…
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