Jimmy Varin

Impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on Rhode Island restaurant workers

Providence, RI – As spring time closes in, the coronavirus continues to impact Rhode Islanders. The restaurant business is taking one of the biggest hits, as Governor Gina Raimondo recently extended the no dine-in order to May 8. Some restaurants are able to run serving takeout orders only, while many have been forced to closeContinue reading “Impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on Rhode Island restaurant workers”

COVID-19 coronavirus impact on first responders and their families

Providence, RI – Within the past few weeks, the rapid spread of COVID-19 has led to the closure of all organizations apart from “essential businesses.” Companies such as first response teams are continuing to work and help combat the virus. Providence Fire Captain Jim Varin is one of the first responders across the state continuingContinue reading “COVID-19 coronavirus impact on first responders and their families”

Impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on UNH athletics

(Durham, NH) – The past two weeks, several major sports leagues and organizations postponed events due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus. UNH head athletic director Marty Scarano has been tasked with creating a plan for athletic teams in preparation. Scarano believes that with a joint effort between the UNH athletic staff and schoolContinue reading “Impact of COVID-19 coronavirus on UNH athletics”

Coronavirus impact on shipment of UNH hockey sticks

(Durham, NH)- With the NCAA hockey season winding down, teams are unable to order shipments of sticks from their sponsored manufacturers due to the coronavirus outbreak. With several large companies making their sticks in China, factories have been backed up and orders have not been able to process to the United States. In an interview,Continue reading “Coronavirus impact on shipment of UNH hockey sticks”

Oyster River beats Goffstown in boys hockey game, 3-2

On Saturday, February 22, the Whittemore Center at UNH served venue for a showdown between the Oyster River High School Bobcats and Goffstown High School Grizzlies. Barely separated in the standings down the final stretch of the season, both teams were eager to pick up much needed points. After losing the away matchup in theContinue reading “Oyster River beats Goffstown in boys hockey game, 3-2”