Lawson, Giraldo bill to strengthen state’s family leave program signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo to expand paid family leave through the Temporary Caregiver Insurance, or TCI, program has been signed into law. The legislation (2025-S 0974aa, 2025-H 6066A) will raise the Temporary Disability Insurance and […]
From the Vault: Collecting Tapestries at the Worcester Art Museum May 3, 2025–July 27, 2025 Gallery 223 Tapestries: intricately designed, meticulously crafted, and often staggering in size. Delve into the history of tapestries as an art form, the methods by which they were created, the fascinating stories that brought them to the Worcester Art Museum, […]
Join a local astronomy expert in the Alden Planetarium and dive into the latest discoveries in the grandest science of all. SECOND TUESDAY EVERY MONTH Every month, a researcher from the Worcester area will come to the EcoTarium to discuss their work — everything from Martian water to astrophotography and from community science to space telescopes. […]
Offshore wind is alive and well. Maybe we should just keep quiet about that. By Kate Sinding Daly Despite best efforts of Trump and other foes, projects remain remarkably resilient and on track to deliver planet-sparing clean energy Is it possible that the predictions of the death of offshore wind power – one of our single […]
SATURDAY, JULY 12 WALKING TOUR HURRICANES AND GALES: BRISTOL’S CHANGING WATERFRONT A meander down to Thames Street, up Constitution Street, and along Hope Street for a fascinating tour of how Bristol’s streetscape was changed by a series of 20th-century hurricanes. As an waterfront town, for better and for worse, Bristol’s history has been shaped by […]
PLIMOTH CINEMA FORMULA 1 Jun 27 – Jul 3, 2025 4:30pm • 7:15pm Linn Theater In the 1990s, Sonny Hayes was Formula 1’s most promising driver until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces Sonny to return to racing and become […]
Celebrating the huge role bees, butterflies, birds, bats & others play in keeping our environment going is something we should do all year long, not just during Pollinator Month. Dear EarthTalk: What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? —E.T., via email Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s […]
Bill to Bury India Point Park and Bold Point Park Power Lines STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Matthew S. Dawson and Sen. Samuel D. Zurier to enable the burying of high-voltage power lines between Bold Point Park in East Providence and India Point Park in Providence has become law. Representative Dawson introduced the […]
