Archive for October 2023
Rhode Island Weather for October 19, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure intensifies and keeps us mostly in the clear, with the exception of some afternoon cloud cover. Morning lows in the upper 40’s rises to the mid 60’s with a southerly breeze. It’s an “A-“day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19.10.23 (PFAS, holidays, events, resources…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer Questions from one of our readers Q: – “I was stationed as a member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard at Quonset Point and was told to sign up with a private attorney under the PFAS lawsuit? If I sign up, how does filing with a private attorney impact a…
Read MoreWe Cook! – Mill’s Tavern Roasted Statler Chicken, Bulgur Pilaf, Winter Squashes, & Tzatziki Sauce
by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef Roasted Statler Chicken with Bulgur Pilaf, Winter Squashes, and Tzatziki Sauce Mill’s Tavern’s succulent Statler chicken (which simply means the drumette is still attached to the breast) with bulgur pilaf and winter squashes is the perfect autumn dish. Seared until crisp and, then roasted to perfection and served alongside hearty…
Read More$100 mill for a new archives? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Archives committee met Tuesday in the library of the Rhode Island State House. The committee seeking a new home for the Rhode Island State Archives left wiggle room on whether to erect a new building for that purpose across Smith Street from the State House.…
Read MoreNarragansett Boat Club rowers make strong showing at The Head of The Quinobequin Regatta
Photo: Luciano Cicione, Nigel Fortes, Aiden Lynch, Matthew Doepper – Bottom: Amelia Collins, Elsa Paganos, Maude Smith-Montross, Constance Schmults, Halsey Hollenbeck, Araminta Gaitskell Local high school athletes from Providence’s Narragansett Boat Club made a strong showing at The Head of The Quinobequin Regatta on Boston’s famous Charles River this past Sunday, October 15, 2023. In a…
Read MoreIt’s time for Sour Grapes! – 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…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 18, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Some afternoon cloud cover and the slight chance for a late day shower. Morning lows in the upper 40’s and afternoon highs in the mid 60’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
Read MoreA war where news reports and social media are in the weapons cache
Commentary The war between Hamas and Israel is one where sophisticated rockets and missiles, miles of an underground network of tunnels in Gaza, and the Iron Dome of Israel are weapons and dialogue of war – getting their own headlines in this modern battle, as soldiers are not yet on the ground in the vicious…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, October 18, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary Running YOUR Race As the world seems to be spinning out of control, one thing I have started to do for stress relief is run. In the Army HOW I HATED to run after a 12-hour night shift. I mean, HATE does not even do my feelings…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 17, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnnelly, meteorologist No threat of precip today as low pressure continues out to sea. We’ll have some scattered cloud cover with seasonable temps, highs around 60 and lows in the mid 40’s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly…
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