POLAR EXPRESS Due to the high demand for tickets we’ve added a trip on SATURDAY, DEC. 23RD at 10 AM! Call 401-495-1213??for tickets or PURCHASE ONLINE THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Blackstone Valley departs on weekends through Dec. 23rd from Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Raimondo Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of South Street Landing and the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center PROVIDENCE, RI -??Governor Gina M. Raimondo led university, state and local leaders in the opening and ceremonial ribbon cutting of South Street Landing. The former South Street Power Station facility now houses 265,000 square-feet of academic and office space occupied […]
SAVE THE BAY Dear Friends of Narragansett Bay, Join us on Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.,??at Barnes & Noble stores in Warwick and Middletown, RI, and on online through December 6, to support Save The Bay. Mention us, or use our attached voucher, to buy in stores on Dec. 2 and online through Dec. 6, […]
Boston Plastic Bag Ban Coming to Vote Andrea Sears- Commonwealth News Service BOSTON – The Boston City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on an ordinance that would ban plastic bags in the city. The average plastic bag given out at store checkout counters is used for about 12 minutes. They are non-biodegradable, clog landfills […]
Work Party at Richardson Preserve on Saturday, December 2nd Lower Field, Deborah and Roger Richardson Preserve Dear Friends, We need a few volunteers and someone with a pickup truck to help with some heavy work at the Richardson Preserve. The plan is to meet at the Preserve this Saturday, December 2, at 10:00 am. This […]
RIHS Names Richard Ring Deputy Executive Director for Collections RICHARD J. RING Career Spanning Two Decades Includes Libraries, Exhibitions, Higher Education PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 29, 2017) ??? After an extensive search, the Rhode Island Historical Society announced the appointment of Richard J. Ring, M.L.S., as Deputy Executive Director for Collections and Interpretation, a position which […]
Ballpark at Slater Mill Already Generating Development Interest PAWTUCKET ??? The City of Pawtucket announced that interest in the proposed public Ballpark at Slater Mill is growing. As the General Assembly considers its commitment to invest in the revitalization of Pawtucket, the proposal is already generating interest from private sector developers who have contacted the […]
Dear Editor, In 1977, Bernard ???Ben??? Mondor bought the Pawtucket Red Sox (???PawSox???) out of bankruptcy, and turned the team into an successful Triple A baseball franchise.?? Ben Mondor???s franchise management style was well grounded in a tradition of community and family-friendly values which had helped make baseball America???s favorite past time.?? Sadly, this tradition […]
