Teachers know how to fix the reading crisis. The House listened, and now it’s the Senate’s turn Teachers want evidence-based instruction. The Right to Read Act, with some adjustments, can give us a path forward. by Lisa Lazare When a veteran AP biology teacher from Boston Public Schools works with high school juniors and seniors, he sees […]
THREE CONCERTS Ben Garnett’s Trio, A World Building Musical Experience Bass River Arts Campus Fri, Nov 14, 730pm $25 Members, $30 Not-Yet-Members. Nov 14, 730pm. Get ready for an all-encompassing musical experience with the Ben Garnett Trio. Guitarist/composer Ben Garnett’s sophomore studio album, Kite’s Keep (2025), reimagines the acoustic guitar not as a lead voice, but as a cinematic […]
Dear neighbor, We hope you can join the Pawtucket Veterans Council for the 2025 Veterans’ Day Remembrance. This special ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 11th, at 11:00 am at the Pawtucket Veterans’ Memorial (175 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket). The event will be led by John P. Gallo and the Pawtucket Veterans Council, and will […]
Your Library Needs Friends Like You The new year for Friends of East Providence Public Library began on October 1. If you are a member, it is time to renew. If you are not yet a member, we welcome you to join us. Bright orange membership application cards can be obtained at the circulation desk […]
Could New Water Purification Tech Solve Global Water Woes? Angelina Austin November 6, 2025 New technologies in water purification could help solve the world’s shortage of fresh drinking water. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: As droughts lead to water shortages around the world, are there any promising new technologies to for purifying water for human consumption? —M. […]
Freehand Silhouette Portrait Making at the Colony House Holiday Market Saturday, November 22, 2025 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport 10am to 2pm | Special Event Experience the elegant artistry of silhouette portraiture with Deborah O’Connor, known as The Silhouette Lady. Using only scissors and paper, Deborah cuts each likeness freehand, capturing remarkable detail and […]
December Brings Frosty Festive Fun to Audubon! December 2025 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (November 6, 2025) – Take a break from the holiday rush and enjoy some time in nature this season. Bundle up for an owl prowl on a crisp winter’s night, get creative and craft an owl ornament or […]
Dear neighbor, Earlier this week, I joined Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, elected leaders, and mayors from across the state at the ELISHA Project here in Pawtucket to help prepare nearly 10,000 pounds of fresh produce for Rhode Island families. With November SNAP benefits paused and more than 140,000 Rhode Islanders relying on this […]
