The Wild Thread: Week of November 11, 2025 Hello Wild Ones Into the Dark We Go This week I’m writing from a tender place. Mark and I lost two beloved members of our inner circle just days apart—one on Halloween, the other the following Friday. Our Ram Dass retreat fell right between their crossings, a bright […]
Proud to Honor Our Veterans Thank you to everyone who joined the Pawtucket Veterans Council’s Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony. The event brought together veterans, families, city and state officials, and community members to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation. The ceremony opened with a welcome from John […]
Holiday Lights Spectacular Bring family and friends to experience Holiday Lights Spectacular presented by Rhode Island Energy – an annual walk-through experience just in time for the holidays. Join us nightly November 28 – January 4, 2026 for a dazzling light display through the Zoo. Featuring 40 acres of festive larger-than-life luminous displays, this year’s event is even bigger […]
What if AI tells us how to vote? by Chris Oates Somerville saw somethings rare in Massachusetts this year — truly competitive local elections. Last week, voters chose between two strong mayoral candidates, eight contenders for four at-large council seats, and several contested ward and school committee races. For myself, I tried to choose my votes through […]
An Iliad with True North Theatre December 6, 2025 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Griswold House True North Theatre Company brings high quality, professional theater directly to audiences, especially to those with limited access to the arts. They perform in cafeterias, meeting rooms, gyms, libraries; they perform with all the lights on, with minimal tech, […]
Conservatory’s 2025 Annual Meeting Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 5:00pm BrickBox (JMAC) All Ages November 19th 2025, 5:00 pm Please join us for The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory’s 2025 Annual Meeting at the BrickBox Theater in the Jean McDonough Arts Center located at 20 Franklin Street. The meeting will be held in the BrickBox Theater followed […]
Aurora Egbe November 13, 2025 Fossil Fuel Climate Risks Known Since 1950s Scientists and oil company executives have known about the climate risks of our profligate fossil fuel use since the 1950s… Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: How long have scientists known about global warming and its potential catastrophic effects? Was there much effort to suppress […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony: Hope & Main West End Kitchens A new launchpad for inclusive food entrepreneurship in Rhode Island WHAT:Hope & Main, Rhode Island’s pioneering food business incubator, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its second location—West End Kitchens—a high-volume shared-use culinary facility in Providence’s West End. This new site will expand Hope & Main’s mission […]
