SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE East Providence residents who are high school seniors or who are undergraduates in an accredited college, community college, technical or vocational school are eligible to apply for a scholarship from Scholarship Foundation (SF) of East Providence. Last year SF of East Providence awarded more than $189,000 in scholarships. Each student receives a […]
Kids Plus Critters Equal Lots of Vacation Fun! Audubon Society of Rhode Island February 2019 Programs and Events for Children and Families (January 7, 2019) – Come meet some awesome owls, hawks, turtles and other cool critters! Vacation week is WILD at Audubon, so bring the kids and join the fun. Unless noted, […]
Celebrate the New Year With 10 Free Flowering Trees or 5 Free Crapemyrtles from the Arbor Day Foundation WHITE DOGWOOD Local residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation any time during January 2019. By becoming a part of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, […]
FRIAS ON CHANGING HOUSE RULES Warwick, RI – In an opinion column, entitled “Democracy at the State House” published this week in the Cranston Herald and Warwick Beacon , R.I. Republican National Committeeman Steven Frias recommends significant changes to the Rules governing the R.I. House. Here is an excerpt: “The House […]
Hyacinths: the pearls of springtime WHITE PEARL It’s time to rejoice: spring is almost here! Celebrate it with the colors and sweet scent of hyacinths. These ‘pearls of springtime’ will take you on a spring breeze into that season of the year we’ve been looking forward to for so long. A spectacular display This […]
Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent “border wall” shutdown affected the federal government’s ability to safeguard our air and water quality and otherwise protect our environment and public lands? — Peter Nicholson, via e-mail No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays […]
Short Story Writing Workshops for Teens Whether you have been writing for years or are just starting out, TLC’s 3-week Short Story Writing Workshop for Teens will help you get in touch with your creativity, get your ideas onto the page, and connect with other writers your age in a fun and supportive space. Participants […]
RIPTA and Quonset Launch Pilot Program Bringing Transit Service to Quonset Business Park Free Trial Period Will Be Offered Through Mid-April 2019 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced the launch of a pilot program to bring bus service to businesses at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. This […]
