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3 out of every 4 French Fry comes from Canada. U.S. files class action for price fixing.

February 4, 2025 |

More often these days we want to know where our food is coming from, and just what is in our food. As Canada and imports have recently come to the forefront, we learned the answer to where do our French Fries come fry? The answer? Overwhelmingly, especially frozen – Canada. McCain Foods Ltd and Cavendish…

Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 9, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 9, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Snow ends by around 9am, total accumulations in the greater Providence area 4-8 inches, a bit higher in the hills. Temps rise to the mid 30’s and sink to an evening low in the mid 20s with a northwesterly breeze. Eagles 35, Chiefs 30… It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s… […]
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What you need to last 2 weeks in an emergency – Mary Hunt February 9, 2025
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, author of EverydayCheapskate Let’s face it: Life loves to throw curveballs when you least expect it. One day you’re breezing through your to-do list, and the next, you’re staring at your flashlight like it’s the Holy Grail because the power’s out and you have no idea where the batteries are.… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: The Tastemaker – Chef Walter Potenza February 9, 2025
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Photo, top: Emil Fioravanti, (first left) sister Norma Giordano, Parents Joseph and Ida Fioravanti, 1977 – Chef Walter This is the remarkable story of Emil A. Fioravanti, a visionary whose passion, mentorship, and dedication transformed and inspired generations within the Rhode Island culinary scene. Friends: In this new edition… […]
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Gimme’ Shelter: Philco at the Providence Animal Control Center February 9, 2025
Hi! I was found on the cold street – can you imagine?! I am a sweet and playful guy, I can be picked up and carried around, who would let me out of their sight?! I would like to live with other cats please, just so I don’t lose my manners because I don’t have… […]
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Super Bowl LIX – what steals the show this year February 9, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles – it’s all about YOU! Well… it’s about a lot of other things, too. For some it will be about the game, the score. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. For others, the bet. Then there’s the food. The camaraderie. The big biz of it all. The team colors. The… […]
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Burn with Kearns: The authentic Karate Kid, with a UFC twist – helping your children – Kevin Kearns February 8, 2025
How it can help your children by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise If it was not for martial arts after my father died when I was 12, I would not be who I am. On President’s Day this month it will be 46 years since he passed. I have worn his wedding ring… […]
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RI Health Dept. food safety tips for game day. Safer cheese choices, avoid listeria. (Spanish) February 8, 2025
RIDOH Shares Safer Cheese Choices for People at Higher Risk of Listeria Infection Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing food safety tips to make sure foodborne illness isn’t invited to your gathering. Many game day favorite foods, like pizza, chicken wings, chili, and dips cannot stay at… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for Feb. 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly February 8, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A decent start to our early February weekend, partly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 30’s and very light winds not destroying us with wind chills, lows in the mid 20’s. Our winter pattern will continue with another storm on the way later, snow beginning by 10 pm and carrying… […]
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Rhode Island Police Chiefs: “Fans don’t let fans drive drunk” – extra patrols will be on the roads February 8, 2025
The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association reminded residents to drive sober and celebrate the Super Bowl responsibly this weekend. “Throughout Rhode Island, police departments will have extra patrols to keep impaired drivers off the roads,” said Chief Thomas Oates III, Woonsocket Chief of Police and President of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. “While we… […]
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In the News… recap for the week ending Feb. 8, 2025 February 8, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Fire at Hill Funeral Home in East Greenwich – home will be demolished and rebuilt – no bodies were involved Maine offshore wind projects acknowledge they will not meet their 2030 goal of generating power The Providence nightlife scene has a $990 million economic impact on Rhode Island, according to Mayor Bret Smiley… […]
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