Archive for January 2024
Rhode Island Weather for January 29, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure system works offshore, but return flow around from the north keep the snow showers over the area through the early morning with accumulations up to an inch generally, maybe two over the snow-prone areas to the north and west. Highs in the mid 30’s and evening lows in the…
Read MoreAARP and RISD showcase ADU concepts and designs on Smith Hill – by Herb Weiss
ADUs on display at RI State House
Read MoreCharm School for the office? People forgot their office manners – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Using proper office etiquette creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable, appreciated and able to do their jobs well.” – Indeed The office microwave is splattered with multi-colored overheated food. Paper towels litter the restroom floors. People bump into each other and don’t express common courtesy, and no one even…
Read MoreUpdated: Cranston GOP leaders unify support for Mayor Hopkins. Fenton-Fung, Hopkins rebuttals.
Updates: areas in red: Cranston’s GOP leadership and officials have written to Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, who has announced she intends to challenge Cranston’s Mayor, Ken Hopkins, in a Republican primary for Mayor. Together they have urged her to consider other alternatives to launching a potential mayoral bid which they say would lead to a…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Central Chamber at Iron Works, Warwick
Join Evening Networking at Iron Works Restaurant on Thursday, February 1st from 5:30 to 7:30ppm. Sponsored by Westerly Community Credit Union, this event is part of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Winter Evening Networking Series. Iron Works Restaurant is at 697 Jefferson Blvd in Warwick. Reconnect with old friends, build new relationships, and…
Read MoreIn The Arena: Joe Paolino Jr. talks with Dr. Michael Wagner, Care New England
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in the state of Rhode Island about issues of the day. This week he interviews Dr. Michael Wagner, who has served as President and CEO of Care New England, who has just finished his first year in that position. They talk about a “leave well enough alone”…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Jordan waiting to steal your heart at Anchor Paws Rescue
Once in a lifetime, that special dog comes along and steals your heart! And, yes, Jordan is waiting to steal your heart! Jordan’s looks are beyond beautiful but he’s beautiful on the inside, too. He likes other dogs, he loves people, he’s smart, what more can we say. He is just under a year old with…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Keep these foods out of the refrigerator – Chef Walter Potenza
Ask Chef Walter Flavors + Knowledge Segment follower Andrew L. from Laramie, Wyoming, inquired about “foods that don’t need refrigeration”. Here we go, Andrew! Refrigeration is vital to modern food preservation, providing a safe and convenient storage solution for perishable items. While refrigerators are essential in most households, it is important to acknowledge that certain…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 28, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure arrives with rain for the most part, again……with some mixed rain and snow perhaps in the northwest highlands, maybe an inch or two in the usual areas, like Foster/Gloucester. Mid 30’s for highs and low 30’s for lows with a gusty northeasterly breeze. It’s a “D” day! Follow John’s…
Read More“The Jewish Prince of Denmark” – a short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine Copyright © 2023 Michael Fine Photo provided Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. She’s…
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