Posts Tagged ‘RINewsToday’
Ask Chef Walter: November in the kitchen – Walter Potenza
Reflections on One morning perusing a Rhode Island country stand. Friends: Ah, November. The air gets crisp, your breath puffs out as tiny clouds, and everyone forgets what daylight looks like after 4 p.m. But let me tell you, November is one sneaky little gem in the fruits and veggies world. It is nature’s last…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 29, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A warm front approaches from the west and finally gives us some light rain later in the evening after building cloud cover and a light southeasterly breeze. Lows in the low 40’s and highs in the low 50’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN…
Read MoreAdvocates call for Governor to reject budget cuts they say would harm older adults – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo, Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images As the state’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) holds its Revenue & Caseload Estimate Conference to discuss the economic and revenue outlook for the upcoming legislative session, the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI (SACRI) warns of “onerous budget cuts” proposed by…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: 1st Friday Coffee at Anchor Orthodontics, SRI Chamber
The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE at the offices of Anchor Orthodontics, 24 Salt Pond Road Suite, in Wakefield, RI – on Friday, November 1st from 8 to 9am. Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s local business community. The fee is $5 for members…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for October 28, 2024 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another nice day in store to start the week, with mostly clear skies interrupted only by some high thin cloud cover.Morning lows in the upper 30’s with a possibility of frost in the valleys.Temps will rise only to the lower 50’s. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here:…
Read MoreAnti-choking devices now in new American Red Cross recommendations for airway obstruction
Photo, LifeVac The last update to airway obstruction protocols occurred in 1976, making this the first significant revision in 47 years. Based on the findings of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, an anti-choking device is now part of the recommended guidelines to be used in the event of protocol failure or when traditional methods…
Read MoreWhy Gen Z men need a leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer, business leadership “Men my age, from a very young age we were told, ‘You’re not supposed to do this, you’re not supposed to do that, you’re just supposed to sit here and be quiet,’” he said. It’s made being a man “a little bit harder than it used to…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Leo is at Save One Soul Animal Rescue League
Photo: Karen Kalunian If you’ve been thinking about adopting we always suggest that you take your time, meet several different dogs and be sure that you adopt a dog that’s best for your lifestyle! Leo is a young, handsome, smart and active boy! He loves adventure and loves his treats, he’s so willing to learn,…
Read MoreIn The Tunnels: A short story by Michael Fine
By Michael Fine, contributing writer © 2024 Michael Fine This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Cold. Dark. And damp. …
Read MoreElection anxiety could be ruining family relationships – forever
As the 2024 presidential election heats up, families across the U.S. are experiencing heightened levels of stress. A new survey from Secret Nature reveals that election anxiety is doing more than just causing personal discomfort—it’s straining family relationships in profound ways. Experts warn that without proper management, this stress could have lasting impacts on relationships, even after…
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