Archive for June 2024
In the news… summary week ending June 15, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A flamingo has been seen off the coast of the Cape WPRI won an Emmy for their story on the Johnston tornado Bacco, recently closed on Federal Hill will reopen, per media reports, as “Dolce & Salato” and “The Armando Experience” on Douglas Avenue where the Brooklyn Tea House was. RI…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Winging the data. Who got shelter after encampments removed? All, some, none…
On Monday, RINewsToday published a regular monthly update on the homelessness situation in Rhode Island: Homeless in RI: Street Sights news by, for homeless, pallets, Diocese walks hand-in-hand. In that report we provided information on the homeless encampments that were notified by the city of Providence that they had to leave, and what happened to…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for June 14, 2024 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A cold front will attempt to swing through, but will get partially held up by offshore low pressure, so the front will creep through during the evening and overnight hours, triggering light rain from early evening til just past midnight, with thunderstorms possible mainly to the western portion of the state…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Human composting, another option for burial – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer Yay or Nay? Natural organic reduction (NOR), better known as human composting, passed with more than a two to one vote in the RI House of Representatives this week. If the Senate does the same, Rhode Island will be the 7th state to allow voluntary human composting: joining…
Read MoreRhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame: Class of 2024 named – John Cardullo
ri slow pitch softball hall of fame
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Catch the fishing bug young, losing best friends, upta camp, 2A heats up – Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Children’s Fishing Derby RI Fish and Game Protective Association (RIFGPA) and the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) co-hosted the annual June Family Day Children’s Fishing Derby in West Greenwich. The event was again a great success, even Mother Nature cooperated for the most part, though it did start pouring…
Read MoreSave the John Hope Settlement House: Petition asks Board to resign, claims mismanagement
The Save John Hope Committee is asking the community sign a petition to “save John Hope” and accuses board of mismanagement (Updates are bolded and in red) The Save John Hope committee is in need of all of you that have corresponded about Saving John Hope to sign the petition . We have been working hard and meeting…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: Pony Parade welcomes Dominican team and opens Newport Polo season
newport polo pony parade
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern’s Miso Glazed Salmon, Sesame Soy Veggy Medley, Lemon Butter Cream
by Edward Bolus, Executive Chef, Mill’s Tavern, Providence Miso Glazed Salmon with Sesame Soy Vegetable Medley and Lemon Butter Cream (Serves 4):This dish from Mill’s Tavern features miso-glazed salmon paired with a vibrant sesame soy vegetable medley and rich lemon butter cream. The combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors create a balanced and delicious…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 13.06.24 (Flag Day, Boots to Bushels, events, info…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, veterans writer Did you know Friday, June 14, 2024 is Flag Day? Did you know President Joseph Biden proclaimed June 14, 2024 Flag Day and the week starting June 9, 2024 as National Flag Week? VETTIP: Have an old flag needing disposal, bring to ROMA on Friday, June 14, 2024 and turn it…
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