RI Author to Speak on Keepers of the Light in the Age of Sail CYNTHIA ELDER, BARINGTON RHODE ISLND A story that might have been lost to time now emerges in Tales of the Sea, a new historical novel by Cynthia Elder of Barrington, RI. The two books in the series, The Journey Begins and […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Donates Proceeds to Glimmer of Hope Foundation WARWICK, RI Each cookie season, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) selects a local organization to be the recipient of our annual Cookie Program Community Service Project. Troops and individual Girl Scouts from GSSNE are given the option to donate a portion […]
Crews Rise to Challenge in 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Racepresented by Kiel James Patrick NEWPORT, R.I. (August 17, 2026) — The 21st edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick got underway Friday morning, August 14, with 46 teams in six classes timing spinnaker sets for a downwind start. The fleet of sailboats, ranging […]
RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal Providence, RI – Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes. In an effort to connect communities, strengthen the […]
STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Lori Urso to help homebound patients access routine foot care at home was ceremonially signed into law. “Most Rhode Islanders recognize the shortage of medical providers when they have trouble finding a primary care provider or have to wait months to see a specialist. […]
Theatre By The Sea’s 93rd Season concludes with World Premiere on August 20 Theatre By The Sea (401) 782-3800 x112 THEATRE BY THE SEA’S 93rdSEASON CONCLUDES WITH THE WORLD PREMIERE YOU’VE STILL GOT A FRIEND WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 93 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to host the World Premiere of You’ve Still Got a Friend: A Musical […]
EarthTalk Forest Stewardship Council Furthers Conservation Cause, Warts And All Michael Benedetto Dear EarthTalk: Why are environmental advocates down on the Forest Stewardship Council, given its mission to eliminate unsustainable forestry? —M.P., Raleigh, NC Environmentalists, indigenous people and others exploited by logging in developing countries rejoiced at the launch of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) […]
Ida Lewis Distance Race – Ready, Set, Go! AUGUST 14TH 11AM NEWPORT, R.I. — With a final count of 47 entries, the 21st edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick is set to start Friday, August 14, at 11 a.m. in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage (between Rose Island and Fort Adams). The 2026 […]
