Monday, June 8, 2026

RISCA: INDIE FILM “RUBBER HUT”

INDIE FILM “RUBBER HUT” ROLLING IN RHODE ISLAND Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that writer/director Hanna Gray Organschi will commence production on her debut feature film, Rubber Hut, in the Ocean State this week. This includes the cities of Cranston and Warwick. Set in Rhode Island circa 1992 and inspired […]

EARTHTALK: ONE WHITE ROOF AT A TIME

Mitigating Climate Change One White Roof At A Time Ava Baranowski June 7, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: What is the “white roofs” movement all about and could this really be an effective way to combat climate change? — K.M., via email The “white roofs” movement is a clever way to combat sweltering summers and reduce greenhouse gas […]

NEWPORT CAR MUSEUM: DADS FREE ON FATHER’S DAY

Newport Car Museum June Calendar Dads FREE on Father’s Day, Corvette Day, NE Cars & Coffee, Hoods Up! Weekend Newport Car Museum June Calendar Events Dads are free on Father’s Day with purchase of an adult ticket. Newport Car Museum photo. (Ctrl+Click to download) Dads FREE on Father’s DaySunday, June 2110 am – 5 pm Treat Dad […]

EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES: JULY BLOCK PARTY

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 SCOUT COOKIE SHARE: DONATION TRADITION CONTINUES

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

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 […]