Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Rhode Island Weather for August 24, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure remains in control of the lower levels with dry air sticking around for another day. High cloud cover moves in ahead of a midwestern low pressure system. Morning lows in the mid 50’s and afternoon highs in the upper 70’s with a light southerly breeze. It’s a “B” day!…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 24-08-23 (Disability claims, events, resources… ) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Understanding Evidence Needed for Favorable Decision by the VA. Question from one of our readers: I was denied service-connected disability for sleep apnea, although the VA medical center determined I had sleep insomnia and later issued me a CPAP machine? Ray, Smithfield Answer: After discussing VA decision with you and…
Read MoreMayor Hopkins sets public meeting on Cranston Budlong Pool, releases report repairs not possible.
“I visited Budlong Pool, as large as two Olympic pools put together, some years after moving to Cranston from Newport. I had finally come to understand that swimming laps in the ocean would be harder and possibly less healthy here, and I have never liked the gym. I assumed I would develop a relationship with…
Read MoreWe Cook: Red Stripe’s Hand-Cut Frites (French Fries) – Joe Peticca
by Joe Peticca, chef, Red Stripe Restaurant Red Stripe’s Hand-Cut Frites (French Fries): Frites (a.k.a. French fries), a beloved classic in the world of crispy and crunchy culinary delights, feature fresh potatoes, hand-cut into uniform pieces, and a three-step cooking process: a quick fry, a chill in the refrigerator for a better texture, and a…
Read MoreIt’s Sour Grapes! – Tim Jones
by Timothy Jones, cartoonist ___ http://www.ctcollecticon.com this coming Saturday, August 26th 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…
Read MoreJobs: Stop & Shop sets 1-day Career Fair for 19 Rhode Island stores
On-the-Spot Interviews Available for All Store Roles, Shifts, and Departments Nineteen of Stop & Shop’s Rhode Island stores will host a one-day, all-store career fair on Saturday, August 26th from 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Applicants interested in beginning a rewarding career with a thriving company can visit any of the select supermarket’s stores in Rhode Island for an…
Read MoreWashington DC refuses to say bike lanes are child safe – as bike lobby claims “play space”
Some of the most progressive actions on installing arbitrary bike lanes amidst the opposition of property and store owners is happening in Washington, DC. An active and well connected bike lobby group and a well connected citizens advocacy group have routine encounters. As in most cases, it is not the issue of bike lanes, but…
Read MoreRon & Jen’s Great Escape, August 23, 2023 – Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre and Jen Brien, commentary THESE ARE STRANGE TIMES … PART ONE We live in REALLY, REALLY strange TIMES. This is a stream of consciousness column. Brace yourself: Anyone who thinks this all is “normal”… all the INSANITY bubbling all around us really has to check themselves. Good is seen as bad,…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure and clear skies will rule the dath.Afternoon highs in the upper 70’s and evening lows around 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back to Rhode Island…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 22, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in from the northwest with highs a touch than we’ve had for awhile, reaching into the upper 70’s in the afternoon after a fairly crisp morning low around 60 with a light northerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY…
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