Archive for September 2023
Rhode Island Weather for September 8, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Still warm, with increasing cloud cover as a cold front moves in from the west. No rain expected as the front will remain well to our west through the day. Morning lows in the low 70’s and afternoon highs in the upper 80’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B”…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Fishing, hunting, 2A. Heads up, Coyotes – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer As Fall is rapidly approaching, here are some topics are of interest. Trout fishing will ramp up as the waters start to cool from this oppressive heat and dew point that we are experiencing at this moment. For those folks that have been slamming the bass as of late it…
Read MorePVDFest Schedule, Interactive map, events, Sept. 8-10
Photo: Pneuhaus – “Grove” PVDFest has an official schedule and dynamic interactive map, detailing an impressive array of art exhibitors, musical and dance performances, eclectic food truck vendors, and grand spectacles in advance of Providence’s free, outdoor arts extravaganza. This year’s signature event will be held at the 195 District Park from September 8 through…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 07.09.23 (Vietnam Wall, OSDRI vet assistance, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Did you know 209 Rhode Islanders are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, or Vietnam Wall is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. ? Did you know over 56,000 names are…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for September 7, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Another hot one, maybe the hottest, with an afternoon high expected to spike in the mid 90’s with dew points in the mid to upper 60’s, so add the muggies for some local flavor. Morning lows in the low 70’s with some haze and coastal mist, giving way to clear skies…
Read MoreA Greener View: Fall Gardening – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Normally, August weather is hot and dry all across the country. In spite of that, it is still a good month to do many gardening and landscaping tasks. Many vegetable crops produce more and have higher-quality fruit in cool weather, when the plant is not stressed. During the first half…
Read MoreWe Cook! Red Stripe’s Chilled Shrimp (Bar Bites) – Joe Peticca
by Chef Joe Peticca, Red Stripe Restaurant, Providence Fire up the stovetop and get ready to prepare Red Stripe’s Chilled Shrimp. This elegant dish, a new addition to Red Stripe’s Bar Bites menu, features succulent shrimp gently cooked in a fragrant mixture of white wine, aromatic herbs, and vibrant vegetables, imparting a delicate flavor that…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! With Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist Meet Tim when he is a guest artist at Granite Con: http://www.granitecon.com September 15-17 in Manchester, NH. ___ 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…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: Values for a day after Primary Day – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary The first time I saw a primary candidate claim to embody ‘Rhode Island Values’ I thought the phrase might be a slam against candidates not born in Rhode Island. Even now I wonder. The primary race is now over, or at least I hope it is, and maybe…
Read MoreCD1 Primary special election winners – Gabe Amo (D) & Gerry Leonard (R)
With a Democratic field of 12 on the ballot, with one having withdrawn too late to be removed, Gabe Amo has taken approximately 33% of the vote, and was declared the victor by local television station, WPRI, Ch. 12 at 8:30pm, and by NBC10 almost simultaneously. The big news of the night was not only…
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