Small Business Spotlight: Patterson Creations, Attleboro ?? In an ongoing effort to recognize and promote small businesses in my district, I visited Patterson Creations, located in the heart of Attleboro. The owner, Jermaine Patterson, a longtime Attleboro resident and retired Attleboro Police Officer, was kind enough to give me a tour of his multipurpose space. […]
WIND FARM GINA RAIMONDO PROVIDENCE, R.I. -??Governor Raimondo issued the following statement in response to news that the Block Island Power Company this morning transferred the island’s electrical system from diesel generators to energy generated from offshore wind turbines.?? “Rhode Island has always led by example. We started America’s industrial revolution and built the first […]
???MIX IT??? AT GALLERY 175, Pawtucket ?? ANN-MARIE GILLETT GALLERY 175 is featuring the work of three artists, Ann-Marie Gillett, Cynthia Brody, and John DeMelim, who use an interesting and creative mix of mediums in their work.?? The exhibit, MIX IT, will be on view from May 7 to June 23, 2017 in the Blackstone […]
Bees, Butterflies and Birds…Summer is Here!?? Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly. ??Photo credit Abeselom Zerit June 2017 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Start your summer off right ??? in the great outdoors! Join Audubon to search for butterflies, explore the wetlands or enjoy an illuminated solstice celebration. Pull on a hat, grab a […]
SEVEN ARROWS FARM CINCO DE MEOW Cinco de MEOW, A Fiesta for Felines will be held??May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Seven Arrows Farm, 346 Oak Hill Ave., on the Attleboro/Seekonk line. This fundraiser will benefit the nonprofit Massachusetts Feline Intervention Alliance rescue. The event will feature vendors, handmade crafts, an animal […]
Rhode Island???s historic Blackstone River Valley ?? For May 13-14, 2017 Weekend Don???t miss a fascinating weekend of happenings, May 13-14, inside Rhode Island???s Blackstone River valley National Historical Park. With the upcoming summer vacation and travel season fast approaching, Blackstone River Valley is the ideal Southern New England destination for exploring facets of heritage, […]
Can You Coupon Without the Extreme? By Nathaniel Sillin Following the Great Recession, it seemed liked extreme couponing was a competitive sport. You could watch on TV as shoppers armed with binders full of clipped coupons and an in-depth knowledge of stores’ policies would get incredible discounts at the checkout counter. Extreme couponing may not […]
Weekly Activities at Providence Children???s Museum MOTHER’S DAY May 7 – 14 No Time to Waste ?????? Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7?? ????? 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Kids and adults learn what’s so funny about trash during an interactive family comedy that gives a lighthearted look at the three R???s of protecting […]
