Thursday, May 16, 2024

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TESTS START MAY 22-23

Candidates can select a test time through new online registration program   PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it is administering conditional Non-Surf and Surf Lifeguard Certification tests beginning this week. Lifeguard positions at all beaches in Rhode Island require certification and special training in first aid, CPR, and […]

PASSPORT DAY AT WEAVER LIBRARY

Weaver Library Planning a Passport Day!   Given the popularity of the first Passport Day, Weaver Library is pleased to announce it is planning a second one for Monday, June 3, 2019 in the Champlin Program Room of the library.   U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the library between 4:00 […]

BBB: BEWARE OF MEMORIAL DAY SCAMS

BBB’S MILITARY LINE Memorial Day is right around the corner, which means many people will be preparing for the unofficial start of summer – finalizing vacations and planning cook-outs. But more importantly, Memorial Day is a time to honor those who have lost their lives for our country. BBB’s Military Line provides free resources, such as […]

MA SENATE EDUCATION BUDGET DEBATE

Education a Hot Topic in MA Senate Budget Debate By Laura Rosbrow-Telem BOSTON – Education funding is at the heart of Senate budget talks scheduled for Tuesday in the Massachusetts State House. The Senate Ways and Means Committee is recommending a near $43 billion fiscal 2020 budget that would boost spending by about 3%.  Part […]

LINDEN PLACE GUIDED TOUR

Explore the Statuary and Gardens at Linden Place with a Special Guided Tour Learn about the extensive collection of statues at Linden Place while you explore the gardens in a speical docent-led tour.   On Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 am, a special docent-led tour will be offered focusing on the statuary on the […]

REHOBOTH CONTRA DANCE

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, June 14, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. ERIC BOODMAN All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Eric Boodman, Benjamin Foss, and Julie Vallimont.   Beginners welcome.   Partners not necessary.    $10; […]

OP-ED: RAY RICKMAN

RAY RICKMAN: BROWN SHOULD ABOLISH LEGACY ADMISSIONS Brown University is reviewing its admissions practices following the recent college application cheating scandal, where the rich and famous were rigging standardized tests and paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to have their children falsely designated as athletic recruits. Brown should use this as an opportunity […]