POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE CHIMNEY RESTORED In recent weeks, walkers and cyclists on the East Bay Bike Path in Riverside have been curious about the scaffolding easily visible on the east side of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, facing the path. It was in place for restoration of the chimney, which has just been completed. Thanks community support, […]
Massachusetts schools face a desperate shortage of STEM teachers. Here’s how we can fill that gap. The state must treat the problem with the same urgency its bringing to the shortage of primary care doctors by Kerry Donahue STATE LEADERS ARE advancing a new graduation framework that raises expectations for what it takes to earn a […]
First Annual National Second Amendment Day Raises $5,223 for Dare to Dream Ranch Military Retreat Burrillville, RI — The First Annual National Second Amendment Day in Rhode Island raised $5,223 in donations to benefit Dare to Dream Ranch Military Retreat, an organization dedicated to supporting veterans and helping them find healing, recovery, and renewed purpose. The donation was […]
250 Years Ago Today: Congress Formally Adopted the Name “United States of America” 250 years ago today — September 9, 1776 — the Continental Congress formally adopted “United States of America” in place of “United Colonies” in its proceedings. This Saturday, September 12, Rhode Island will commemorate that often-overlooked milestone with Becoming the United States – […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Debuts Patch Pals™, Its First Dog Cookie, and Girl Scout Sparkables™, Its First Allergy-Friendly Cookie, ahead of the 2027 Cookie Season The new cookies, developed with BARK and Partake®, will be available exclusively online for shipping only during the 2027 Girl Scout Cookie® season, expanding how families, friends and […]
Rhody Regatta Raises $13,000 for Meals on Wheels of RI From left: IYAC Co-Owner and Rhody Regatta Event Chair Mick Harvey, Meals On Wheels External Affairs Coordinator Wetherley Hundley, Committee Member Steve Eddleston, and IYAC Co-Owner/Committee Member Pat Kennedy. NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 2, 2026) — The International Yacht and Athletic Club (IYAC) presented a check for $13,000 […]
If we want better local government, especially in Gateway Cities, let’s change the election calendar so more people vote when we elect municipal leaders Higher turnout won’t guarantee we elect scandal-free officials, but it will mean more scrutiny of those seeking local office by Lane Glenn WITHIN HOURS, the recent arrest of Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena on […]
Hi, I’m reaching out on behalf of the Gaspee Days Committee with a timely Rhode Island story and upcoming community event. September 9 marks 250 years since the Second Continental Congress officially replaced “United Colonies” with “United States of America.” To commemorate the milestone, Gaspee Days will present Becoming the United States – A Patriotic Concert on Saturday, […]
