Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Sunday Wedding Expo
The RI Wedding Expo will be held on Sunday, May 22nd from noon to 3pm at the Nylo Hotel in Warwick. There are some unique vendors that will be here: Newport Picnic Company will set up a picnic complete with tent, pillows and fabulous decor. Plant Girl Shop which just opened up a new shop…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather, May 20, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Partly cloudy skies through most of the day. A weak disturbance moves through later in the evening with some light rain during the overnight hours. Afternoon highs in the low 70’s from morning lows in the low 50’s with a southerly breeze. _____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and…
Read MoreFriday Outdoors, May 20, 2022- Jeff Gross
by Jeff Gross, contributing writer Photo, top, Kayla M. The bite is on. People are slamming bass all over the state with a large number of bass in the 4-5 lb. range and a few lunkers in the 6.5 lb. range. Some great photos of the same are posted on the Facebook Page “a better…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: Do you really want me to tell you how I feel? – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer GriefSPEAK: Do you really want me to tell you how I feel – Mari Nardolillo Dias By: Mari Nardolillo Dias Gretchen’s grief over her husband’s sudden death seven months ago has taken its toll on her both physically and emotionally. For those who know her, it was her loss…
Read MoreTO WORK: Lifeguards. Pawtucket public pool gets ready for families
The Veterans Park Pool is anticipated to be open in the first week in July. The splash pad at Payne Park is expected to open in the last week of June. The city is busy recruiting staff members for the facility, and Pawtucket is offering incentives especially generous to attract employees working for this non-surf…
Read MoreIn the news… local and national news items of note
Rhode Island and vicinity COVID CDC has moved 4 Rhode Island counties to HIGH risk of transmission (except Newport Co.) – meaning people should wear a mask when at indoor events, and take other precautions. In Massachusetts, at least 21 confirmed cases in the Senate and House over the past few weeks. Leaders continue to…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 19 May 22 (TODAY, RI State House) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Did you know happening at the RI State House today you can meet your city or town state representative? Did you know after the event, veterans are invited to join the House of Representatives for the opening of the legislative session? Did…
Read MoreRed Snapper Tikin Xic – Anthony Salemme
By Anthony Salemme A beautiful summer seafood meal to make for guests. Pronounced “teekeen sheek” in Yucatec Mayan and meaning “dry fish”, is a fish dish prepared in the Meso-American style. I have had this many times visiting the Yucatán in the winter. 6 red snapper fillets (about 6 ounces each) 2 jalapeños, stemmed and…
Read MoreGuidance for Baby Formula Shortage in Rhode Island
Breaking: Last night, Pressident Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to boost baby formula production and imports to US. He also engaged defense department aircraft in Operation Fly Formula – to facilitate bringing formula to the US from Europe. There will also be a legislative bill to allow WIC members to buy whatever formula they…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather, May 19, 2022 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist A Low pressure system moves through mainly during the morning with light rain beginning around 5am and carrying through until about 2pm. Low clouds will stick around through the afternoon, and then break up around 7pm, giving us a chance at a pretty cool sunset. Afternoon highs around 60 if we’re…
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