Archive for November 2023
In the coming years, generations of older Veterans will be leaving us – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Reprinted: 11.11.24 Of the 16.6 million living veterans, serving in World War II to the Global War on Terror, one half of these veterans are age 65 and over. The graying of America’s veterans is well-documented in a U.S. Census Bureau report released last July. Taking a Look…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: 10 mistakes to avoid when making pies – Chef Walter Potenza
by Master Chef Walter Potenza Greetings, esteemed RINT readers. Inquisitive mind Johnathan K. of Westerly, Rhode Island, recently sought guidance on the art of pie-making in anticipation of the upcoming baking season. Allow me to offer my refined suggestions, crafted to ensure the attainment of exceptional results in this culinary endeavor. When making sweet pies, here are…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for November 12, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist The nice weather continues, mostly sunny interrupted by some afternoon scattered cloud cover, but still no rain. Chilly morning lows in the low 30’s and an afternoon high in the mid 40’s and a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
Read MoreGet Your Holidays On! Holiday Sparkle returns to Newport Mansions, inside and out
Chinese Tea House Seasonal Brunch Offered It won’t be long before visitors to The Breakers are strolling a half-mile outdoor path of glittering lights and colorful displays as holiday music fills the evening air. For the fourth straight year, “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will cast a warm glow over the 13-acre landscape of this…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Shorty Blackwell at Providence Animal Control Center
Well hello! I was left behind on Bergen Street when my family moved away. I was stressed when I came to PAC; all I wanted was out and all I wanted was people to play with me. I took the confinement hard at first and then they took my trouble puffs … I have calmed…
Read MoreUnited Way offers Rhode Islanders help in making Medicare Open Enrollment choices due Dec. 7
Community events statewide, private consultations by appointment highlight assistance available through the December 7 enrollment deadline United Way of Rhode Island is offering assistance to those age 65 and older and adults with disabilities who need help enrolling in or reviewing their Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans for 2024 coverage. The current open enrollment…
Read MoreLeaf removal battle has taken a Shakespearean twist! – Michael William Morse(speare)
by Michael Morse, contributing writer King Michael V: What’s he that wishes so? These leaves that fall with purpose? No, my fair homeowners: If we are mark’d to die to keep our lands fallen leaf free – to do our landscape proud; and never to leave them where they fall, for the fewer leaves have…
Read MoreIn the news… for Nov. 11, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Alan Shawn Feinstein made a $1M gift to his leadership schools – says it may be his last, as he is 92 years old, but that the foundation’s work will continue Aging Well, in Woonsocket, an adult daycare program will close RIDOH issued immediate compliance orders to Fatima Hospital and Roger…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for Nov. 11/12, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 11/11/23: A pleasant Veteran’s Day to start the weekend, with Sunny skies and a just slightly cool temperature range, with morning and evening lows in the upper 30’s around an afternoon high of 50 with a light northwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! Sunday 11/12/23: The nice weather continues, mostly…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Get a leg up. 15-minute workout for any classroom – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness You’re a teacher and you have about 10-15 minutes between each class. I see opportunity here. When you look around the same classroom every day you may not think in those terms – of a workout – but I do. There are endless possibilities as I…
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