Archive for January 2025
Executive Order slams brakes on Offshore Wind – The Nantucket Current
Jason Graziadei – The Nantucket Current In an executive order signed just hours after his inauguration on Monday, President Donald Trump slammed the brakes on the nascent offshore wind industry. President Trump had been signaling his opposition to offshore wind projects for months and promised during his campaign to end them on “day one.” His executive…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Cider Glazed No. Atlantic Swordfish, Root Veggies, Brussels Sprouts
by Chef Ed Bolus, Mill’s Tavern, contributing writer Cider Glazed North Atlantic Swordfish with Roasted Fall Root Vegetables and Shaved Brussels Sprouts (Serves 4) This comforting dish highlights seasonal flavors while keeping the meal light and nutritious. Perfect for a family dinner! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS:…
Read MoreLittle Compton, Newport, Scituate public water systems to address PFAs, drinking water quality
RIDOH and RIIB Award Funding to Three Public Water Systems to Address PFAS and Other Emerging Drinking Water Contaminants The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s Center for Drinking Water Quality and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) have awarded grant funding to three public water systems in disadvantaged or small communities (serving less than 10,000…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 23, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A couple of weak disturbances to our northwest and also to the southeast will sandwich us with some scattered cloud cover through most of the day, perhaps clearing out by the evening. A bit warmer, highs almost reaching the freezing point from morning lows in the low teens with a light southwesterly breeze.…
Read MoreIt is what it is: 1-22-25 – Jen Brien
by Jennifer Brien, commentary LOOK WHO’S BACK- BACK AGAIN! MONDAY, I did something I have not done since the TWIN TOWERS were blown up… I sat in my living room with my dogs and had the TV ON ALL DAY watching the Inauguration. Literally, TV ON ALL DAY till I passed out at 8pm (I’m…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes time! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ Tim Jones: 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…
Read MoreJohnson & Wales University celebrates their first 16-month nursing program graduates
18 students complete 16-month Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing program Johnson & Wales University celebrated the completion of its first Accelerated Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort in December, presenting nursing pins to 18 students. The group began the 16-month program in Fall 2023. “We are so thrilled to celebrate…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 22, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A near carbon copy of yesterday with more sunshine in the afternoon. Similar numbers with highs in the low 20’s and single digit lows in the morning with a light north-northwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 23.01.25 – (President reinstates 8,000 soldiers, more…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues Photo, top. Half mast in RI in honor of President Jimmy Carter Trump reinstating over 8,000 soldiers discharged for refusing COVID-19 shot Almost immediately after taking the oath to become the 47th President of the United States, President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate more than 8,000 troops involuntary…
Read MoreDr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first Historian Laureate, retires
Conley Retires as Rhode Island Historian Laureate Photo: provided by Dr. Conley Dr. Patrick T. Conley, Rhode Island’s first-ever honorary Historian Laureate, has announced that he will not seek another five-year term, when his current term expires on February 1. Conley informed the appointing authority, Secretary of State Gregg Amore, of his decision earlier this…
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