Archive for April 2024
We Cook! Mill’s Tavern Balsamic Dijon Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Coconut Chili Ponzu
by Executive Chef Edward Bolus, Mill’s Tavern This recipe takes the other white meat to a new level, thanks to a tangy balsamic and Dijon marinade and a sweet-and-spicy coconut chili ponzu sauce. It’s the kind of meal that makes your taste buds go, “Whoa, where have you been all my life?” Prep Time: 15…
Read MoreErnie D: Providence College and Rhode Island icon tells his untold story – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, contributing writer Star with a BROKEN HEART, an autobiography by Providence College basketball icon, Ernie DiGregorio takes us back to when Providence College basketball became one of college basketball’s top dog and all the ups and downs that went along with it. It doesn’t seem like it has been over 50 years…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 11.04.24 (find your buddy, benefits, volunteer, events)-John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, writer on veterans issues Locating Someone You Served With Question from one of our readers: “I am trying to locate someone in my unit who was with me when the tent collapsed on me injuring my shoulder during Desert Storm. Will the VA help me locate him? Bob, Foster” Answer: Yes,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 11, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Hey, guess what? Another full day of showers, occasionally heavier showers through the day, afternoon highs in the upper 50’s after lows around 50 with a southerly wind gusting to 25 mph. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreGreat Swamp Shooting Range, RI’s only free, public outdoor shooting range, open for season
The RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has opened the Great Swamp Shooting Range for the season and welcomes sportsmen and women to use Rhode Island’s only free, public outdoor shooting range. The facility is open for the season and will remain open until November 1st. Located within the Great Swamp Management Area in South Kingstown,…
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 MoreRhode Island Weather for April 10, 2024 – John Donnelly
RI Weather for April 10, 2024
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary “She’s a man, BABY” There’s a lot of Caitlin Clark news I could touch upon this week, but I’ll stick with one insane angle on this young lady, and keep it brief. This week’s column is going to be a lot like the “KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE”… short vignettes (I love…
Read MoreWashington Bridge: Plans for 6-lanes begin with 3-lanes East first, starting today.
As part of the previously announced plan to create three lanes of through travel on both sides of the Washington Bridge, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it will begin with changing the traffic pattern on I-195 East to provide three lanes of through travel. RIDOT restriped the highway during the evening –…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for April 9, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Afternoon cloud cover running over a mid-western frontal system affects the area, but another day of warmth with afternoon highs in the low 60’s and lows and the mid 40’s with an easterly breeze gusting to 25 mph. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
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