THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW The AccuWeather Ready site at http://accuweather.com/ready includes educational weather news and videos, facts about the potential health impacts of different weather events, safety tips and resources, personalized weather preparedness plans, detailed checklists, and more. AccuWeather Ready videos are featured on the AccuWeather Network. Users also can view AccuWeather Ready […]
???Lunch & Learn?????Lecture focusing on Linden Place???s Architecture ?? Bring your own bag lunch to the mansion for Linden Place???s ???Lunch and Learn??? lecture on Saturday, June 2nd.????While you enjoy your lunch, learn something new from guest speaker, John Tschirch, who will present a program focused on local history and architecture. The Architecture and Ornament […]
SHIPHISTORY.ORG STEAMS INTO FUTURE WITH NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE Debut coincides with National Maritime Day The Steamship Historical Society of America (SSHSA) announced that it will go live with its new interactive educational website, STEAMing Into The Future on Tuesday, May 22. Located at www.shiphistory.org, the site will share some of the organization???s vast archives with […]
DEM CONDUCTING LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TESTS BEGINNING THIS MONTH 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 and pools in Rhode Island require certification and special training in first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training. […]
Spring Design Flower Workshop with Little State Flower Company at Linden Place Mansion ?? Join us at Linden Place Mansion to arrange your May flowers On Wednesday, May 30 from 6 pm ??? 8 pm, Linden Place Mansion will be hosting a floral design workshop with the Little State Flower Company and Studio Choo East.??Participants […]
Mayor Grebien Thanks Gloria Gemma Foundation and Donors PAWTUCKET ??? On Saturday, May 19th, Mayor Donald Grebien participated in the Bras for a Cause fundraiser to benefit the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation. Hosted at Twin River Casino, special guest models, including the Mayor, sported themed bras for auction. The Mayor was joined by […]
We hope you are planning to attend the Grand Opening of the Deborah and Roger Richardson Nature Preserve on June 9. If you could volunteer part of that day to help us run the event, it would be greatly appreciated. Here is where we need help: Set-up Team: Set up tent, tables, chairs, signs, etc. […]
Dear EarthTalk: It???s finally time for me to retire my trusty old Nalgene and upgrade my water bottle. Are any brands or models particularly greener than others???— Cyndi Bland, Tempe, AZ Plastic water bottles were once ubiquitous on college campuses and beyond where people wanted to stay hydrated without buying wasteful single-use plastic water bottles. […]
