Boylan, McKenney bill to ban invasive plants heard in committee STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Mark McKenney to ban invasive plants from Rhode Island was heard by the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee Thursday. Sen. Mark McKenney “Invasive plants are a scourge on the biodiversity and natural beauty […]
Whitehouse and Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump Administration’s Plan to End Affordable Student Loan Repayment Program Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led Senate colleagues in a letter demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate […]
FEBRUARY KIDS ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES Behind the Curtain Presents: Get Your Act Together Monday, Feb 2, 3:45pm at Weaver Library Ages 7-12 of all abilities Create compelling characters while playing theatre games and end with a mock audition to get you ready for the real thing! Magic the Gathering Tuesday, Feb 3 and […]
As AI transforms the economy, Massachusetts needs a plan for its workforce Without guardrails and strategic thinking, these fast-moving changes will leave many people behind by Johnnie McKnight January 6, 2026 (Illustration via Pixabay by geralt) I was recently watching “Landman,” a television drama set in the oil fields of Texas, where generations of families have […]
The City of Pawtucket is issuing this Winter Weather Advisory to help residents prepare for the approaching storm. This advisory includes important and practical information to assist with preparation, travel planning, and safety measures. By taking steps now, we can help keep all residents safe during and after the storm. Please review the information below and continue […]
Ghost Malls Repurposed For Community Benefit Coast To Coast Angelina Austin January 22, 2026 Not all abandoned malls like this one in McKinney, Texas have to remain dilapidated and unused given the preponderance of creative ideas for how to use the real estate for the betterment of the community and environment. Credit: Daniel James, FlickrCC. […]
Dear Citizen Schools Community, At the start of this new year and the close of our 30th anniversary year, Citizen Schools continues to celebrate our community as we prepare for our next chapter. When Citizen Schools was founded in 1995, it was built on a simple but powerful belief: young people thrive when their learning […]
THE COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENT HAROLD AND MAUDE PAWTUCKET, RI – Rhode Island’s oldest community theater, The Community Players, currently celebrating its 104th season, is proud to continue this year’s theme “From Screen to Stage” with the dark comedy Harold and Maude, from February 13 – 22, 2026. Writer Colin Higgins adapted his beloved screenplay into this hit stage play about a lonely 19-year-old […]
