Archive for December 2023
We Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Maple Creme Brulee – Edward Bolus
creme brulee recipe
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? (Snowbird vets, travel pay & prescriptions, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Snowbird Veterans Must Know VA Information for Prescriptions and or Medical Care Did you know if you are planning seasonally travel the VA Providence Medical Facility can provide prescriptions to a temporary address? Did you know VA Providence Medical Facility Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) has a Veteran Travel Coordinator who will assist the veteran…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Woonsocket program 2nd RI site for homeless with acute illness
Second Medical Respite site, in Woonsocket, will serve people with acute illnesses who are experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) announced the expansion of its Medical Respite program, aimed at addressing the needs of Rhode Islanders who are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness who have acute injuries…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 21, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist First Day of Winter! But no snow in sight. High pressure still in control giving us clear skies but cool temperatures, Chilly lows in the upper 20’s followed by cooler than normal highs in the upper 30’s with a light northerly breeze. Shortest day of the year, with the Solstice occurring…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! – 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 MoreRI State Fire Marshal on fire safety over the holidays
With Christmas less than one week away, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding people about important information and providing qtips about Christmas tree fire safety. “Real Christmas trees, especially dry trees, pose a substantial fire risk this time of year,” said Rhode Island State Fire Marshal Tim McLaughlin. “Practicing smart fire safety…
Read MoreNew England Patriots – thoughts and views to mull over during the holidays – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter Ok! Let’s all agree that the 2023 issue of the Patriots has been something that we haven’t seen in over 23 years. Pre-TB12, where when he emerged as the Patriots quarterback, the New England nation experienced our own version of “It’s a Wonderful Life”! Winning seasons, playoffs, and Super Bowls came…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, December 20, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary NORAD SANTA Every year without fail you’ll find me tracking SANTA CLAUSE on Christmas Eve. How I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) does this to allow old and young the treat of flying along with Santa all over the world. NORAD’s predecessor,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 20, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Front out to sea, high pressure moving in from the southwest with dry air should give us a day of decent weather day, precip free for a change. Dry morning lows around freezing with low dew points, so little threat of frost. Afternoon highs will climb to the mid 40’s under…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for December 19, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Partial clearing through the morning leading to a half-moonlit night, morning and evening lows in the low 30’s around an afternoon high in the mid 40’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah,…
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