Archive for June 2024
Outdoors in RI: Sunset’s call, fishing friends, uptacamp Maine, bears, beaches, 2A – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer With all the BS going on in Rhode Island – bridge problems, Route 3 construction, traffic jams, crime, crime and more crime – take some time with your partner and grab a picnic basket, find a remote place and chill by enjoying the sunset. There are various locations one can…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 6, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist With the approaching warm front, we’ll be treated by a morning’s worth of rain, lasting into the mid afternoon, actually, and then again some overnight showers. Highs around 70 with lows in the mid 60’s and a light southerly breeze. It’s a “D” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER…
Read MoreThe American flag: the great unifier. And we need it now. (video) – Ray Rickman
by Nancy Thomas, publisher & Ray Rickman A spontaneous video done one day in the Stages of Freedom and African American Museum and gift shop is on its way to becoming viral – bringing in accolades from the left, the right – and the middle. And Ray Rickman says, isn’t that the whole idea? We…
Read MoreCranston City Council spars across party lines, refuses to accept RI ACLU’s concerns
The Cranston City Council has been embroiled in an issue before it regarding the resignation of one of its members, Aniece Germain. Germain felt pressured by some Council members and some in the local Democratic party to resign or be held to a public investigation regarding the nonprofit organization she founded, Hope and Change for…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Flatbread with roasted tomato, pepper, onion, mozzarella, basil pesto
flatbread recipe from Mill’s Tavern
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 06.06.24 (80th DDay, American flag, events…) – John A. Cianci
veterans events and info in ri
Read MorePapitto Opportunity Connection invests $1.4M in RI students with Big Ideas to improve our lives
Papitto Opportunity Connection gives out awards
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 5, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist We’ll see some retreat in high pressure during the afternoon, with high cloud cover moving in late in the day. Still a nice one, and warm, with afternoon highs in the mid 80’s and lows in the upper 50’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A-” day! ___ Follow John’s…
Read MoreIt is what it is – Jen Brien
by Jen Brien, contributing writer, commentary TRUMP VS. BIDEN 2024 Let’s just get this over with. SO MANY PEOPLE who aren’t robots, and still think for themselves, have asked me who I’m voting for in the next election. If I SAY TRUMP, I’m automatically one of those racist “MAGA” nuts who wants secure borders, and…
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…
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