Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH hosted a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday at 10:30 am at the Rhode Island State House. Expected topics were to include an update on hospital staffing supports and testing and vaccination capacity. Watch the briefing below. Governor McKee’s office issued the following press release […]
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State announces $3.46 million in capital grants to 42 arts, culture, heritage, and public historic sites
Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) jointly announced today the recipients of 24 State Cultural Facilities Grants and 18 State Preservation Grants. Together, the projects represent some $2.28 million from RISCA and more than $1.18 million from RIHPHC for […]
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Yale New Haven medical director believes Omicron wave will pass by March
The Chief Medical Officer for Yale New Haven’s Lawrence & Memorial and Westerly Hospitals said today that he is “hopeful” the latest COVID wave passes by March. Dr. Oliver Mayorga, appearing on WBLQ radio’s Morning Show with Frank Prosnitz, spoke about a wide range of COVID related issues, including hospital staff shortages, any anticipated future […]
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Pfizer booster doses now available at 5 months after primary series, additional primary dose for certain immunocompromised children
In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rhode Island is now making Pfizer booster doses available to people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine five months ago. Previously, people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine needed to wait at least six months. The booster interval recommendations for […]
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National Weather Service: 4-6″ of snow is possible for most of Rhode Island on Friday
Just in from the US National Weather Service Boston MA; “[Accumulating Snow Potential for Late Thursday Night into Friday?] A lot remains unclear regarding a potential storm that may bring accumulating snow to Southern New England late Thursday & Fri. First estimate of expected snow accumulations is attached. These amounts are subject to further adjustment.” […]
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Sour Grapes: Mid-Life Crisis
Here’s this week’s Sour Grapes, enjoy! About Tim Jones / Sour Grapes Tim Jones is the creator, artist and writer of the widely popular, self-syndicated comic strip, “SOUR GRAPES”; a comic about “Aesop”, a miserable flying dog and his odd friends, all living in a problematic and troubled world. Sour Grapes is currently published in […]
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Rhode Island Legislators return to State House on Tuesday
The House and the Senate will return to session Tuesday at the State House to finish up several matters from the 2021 session and begin the 2022 session. Both the House and the Senate are scheduled to meet Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. in their respective chambers on the second floor of the State House. […]
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Just My Opinion: What’s ahead in 2022
It seems like everyone, at least in the media, is doing its top lists at this time of year – top stories of the past year, people to watch, people who we watched, stories we expect to dominate in 2022, or is that 2020 too. No, No, No, please. We had enough of 2020 for […]
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Three big Powerball drawings to be held on New Year’s
There are three big Powerball drawings to be held on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, according to the Rhode Island Lottery. The Rhode Island Lottery says that it will hold a special $22,000 second-chance drawing to ring in 2022 on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2021. Today is the last day to enter Powerball tickets at the Rhode […]
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Banquet facility, tanning salon, and other businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island
The latest listings on BizBuySell show all kinds of businesses currently for sale in Rhode Island. Reasons for selling, when provided, typically do not mention economic hardship, but more often involve the owner retiring or not having time to actively run the business. The names and locations are generally left out, but there are occasional exceptions. Here […]
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Total COVID-19 fatalities in Rhode Island surpasses 3,000
Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement marking the 3,000th Rhode Island death from COVID-19. “Today, Rhode Island is witnessing a heartbreaking milestone in the State’s ongoing fight against the COVID-19 pandemic: 3,000 Rhode Islanders have lost their lives due to this virus. We’ve lost 3,000 mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends, and […]
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RIDOH reports the first human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus and the second human case of West Nile Virus in 2021
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced Rhode Island’s first human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) and the State’s second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2021. Both are spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. “Although we are no longer in mosquito season in Rhode Island, […]
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Newport Navy Choristers’ Holiday Concert returns, will benefit Agricultural Education Program
The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of Lori McDowell, will present their annual holiday concert on the evening of December 10, 2021, at 7:30 PM at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road in Portsmouth. The concert will benefit the Portsmouth AgInnovation Farm, a project of Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District and Portsmouth Middle […]
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Opinion: Rhode Island’s ‘lost girls’ – completely unacceptable
On November 6, Tom Mooney authored an insightful look at the vulnerable young girls in state care (Providence Journal Watchdog Report: Rhode Island’s Lost Girls). Quite frankly, it is an awful commentary on how the state of Rhode Island is failing this vulnerable population. When do we say enough is enough? Two RI Family Court judges […]
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Cheap Trick coming to Providence Performing Arts Center
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick will perform live on the PPAC stage on Saturday, November 13 at 8 PM. The show will be their first performance in the theatre since 1989. Cheap Trick is known as one of rock’s hardest working live acts, playing live in venues worldwide more than 150 […]
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Photos: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ filming location in Newport
Washington Square and Eisenhower Park have been transformed into Salem, Massachusetts for the filming of the Hocus Pocus sequel, Black Flame (a.k.a. Hocus Pocus 2). Up until now, crews have been busy building the Sanderson Sisters’ home and setting up the scent for the 27th Annual Salem Scare Fest. Filming is rumored to take place […]
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Concert Recap and Photos: Wallflowers rock out at the Odeum
Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers rode into town Sunday night November 7th for a high-energy rock show before a sold-out house at the Greenwich Odeum. Dylan and the band were certainly pumped for the show, which saw the crowd on their feet singing along all night long. The band tore through classics including “6th Avenue […]
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Just My Opinion: The dilemma – healthcare professionals and vaccinations
Spending time at the gym on Sunday morning, the television in front of the rowing machine I was on was tuned to Fox news. The interview was of a nurse, fired because she wouldn’t get vaccinated. She was staunch in her belief that whether she’s vaccinated or not, it is not the business of her […]
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Tiny Kitchen Magic: Tomato and red Pepper Stewed Fish with Brown Rice
Well, hello there! I missed you last month! I had to take a month of, my apologies, but I am back and with another delicious, and in this case, healthy dish. This is also a very simple recipe, as I know most of you will be cooking Thanksgiving dinner and can use something simple and […]
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Watch: Saturday Night Live’s ‘Wake Up Rhode Island’ skit
Saturday Night Live on Saturday, November 6 performed a skit called “Wake Up Rhode Island”. In the skit, a weatherman (Kieran Culkin) performs a rap about fall as a dangerous storm approaches. https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHj5m4pdvkw
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Newport Restaurant Week returns Nov. 5 – 14 with crave-worthy deals
Things continue to look different as the Fall 2021 edition of Newport Restaurant Week approaches, but the commitment to supporting the area’s local dining community remains the same. Newport Restaurant Week returns Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 14 with area restaurants slated to offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for the duration […]
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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to children 5 to 11 in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that Rhode Island is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination today to children 5 to 11 years of age. Last night, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended vaccination for children in this age group with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. More […]
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Live Blog: Rhode Island Special Election Results
Voters in Portsmouth, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Senate District 3 participated in a special election today! In Portsmouth, it was a special referendum where voters were asked to approve or reject two questions; Question 1 – SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECTS BONDS AND/OR NOTES NOT TO EXCEED $21,439,299“Shall an act, passed at the 2020 session of the […]
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Cara Black wins 2022 Fan Vote for International Tennis Hall of Fame
The following was written and submitted by the International Tennis Hall Of Fame Cara Black, a former WTA Tour doubles specialist who held the world No. 1 doubles ranking for 163 weeks, has finished in first place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 Fan Vote. Italian tennis great Flavia Pennetta finished in […]
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Battle for campaign funds: third-quarter reports due Monday
While there are a half dozen Democrats vying for the party’s gubernatorial nomination, and one Republican whose campaign says he will soon announce, the campaigns are gearing up, at least when it comes to fundraising. Political insiders suggest that candidates are yet to get into heavy campaign mode, but are flexing their financial muscle, raising […]