Friends of Library Sponsor a FREE BOOK BOOTH at July Block Party The Friends of the East Providence Public Library will participate in The Nation’s Block Party sponsored by the library on the grounds of Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence. The Block Party will be held on Wednesday, July 1 from 4:00 to […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Donates Cookies to Local Organizations WARWICK, RI (June 3, 2026)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) has donated over 100,000 Girl Scout Cookie packages this year to local organizations throughout the community through a local community service project called Cookie Share. These organizations included the Rhode Island Food Bank, […]
The Road to Yorktown Started in Newport. In 2026, the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of American independence. This milestone serves as a reminder of the many ways in which our nation’s revolutionary spirit continues to inspire and influence our identity today. Birthplace of the Franco-American Alliance that would bring the war to an […]
Historical Society Partners with Local Distiller to Release Whiskey for Nation’s 250th PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of pre-sales for Sabin’s Spirit, a whiskey barrelled and aged in Rhode Island in honor of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Created in partnership with Pawtucket’s White Dog […]
Statement from RIPTA Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand Regarding State Budget “On behalf of the over 800 employees who provide service to hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders every day, we express our gratitude to Governor McKee, Speaker Blazejewski, Senate President Lawson and all members of the General Assembly for ensuring RIPTA’s FY 2027 budget […]
Tour of “Fever Dreams of a Cool-Breathed Earth” and “A Weather Eye” Saturday, June 6, 20261–2 pm Free with Museum admission Meet in Lancaster Lobby From folklore and witchcraft to meteorology and climate science, travel through centuries of humanity’s shared experience with the weather, from the 1700s to the present day. In this guided tour, […]
Bill limiting fees on school meals advances STATE HOUSE — The House and the Senate each approved bills sponsored by Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Justine Caldwell to limit transaction and processing fees for school meals. “Data shows that well-fed kids do better in school, so we should remove any barriers that might […]
Cranky, perhaps. But Barney Frank’s accessibility and honesty were a breath of fresh air. Unlike pols who hide from the press, he was always willing to talk, and usually had something smart to say By Jack Sullivan May 21, 2026 Barney Frank THERE’S LITTLE in the news business that bothers seasoned political reporters. We deal with […]
