Tuesday, June 9, 2026

SKYDOG FARM

Our Botanical  Nursery is Open by Appointment     Our Nursery acts as a summer oasis for our eclectic collection of beautiful and unique succulent specimens and our guests.   We propagate and grow everything we sell from seed, cutting or single leaf and we love each and every plant and are invested in their […]

TEN MILE RIVER RAMBLES

The Melting Pot of Tea Time BY DON DOUCETTE     We eavesdropped a conversation yesterday during our usual Seven Stars tea time.   A woman and man conversed in a mix of English and a foreign tongue – his mostly in English, she otherwise, but the meaning of the conversation carried on. Clearly, both […]

SOUTH COAST ARTISTS OPEN STUDIO TOUR

20th Annual Open Studio Tour Begins Next Weekend     Welcome back to the South Coast of New England. This year is extra special as we celebrate the 20th Annual SCA Open Studio Tour!   South Coast Artists is proud of reaching this 20 year milestone because it speaks to the strength of our community of artists and art […]

USDA: WHAT IS GROWING IN NEW ENGLAND?

USDA Reports On New England Acreage     CONCORD, NH – The U.S Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 172 thousand acres of corn planted for all purposes in New England for 2022, down 1% from last year’s acreage of 173 thousand acres.    Connecticut Corn planted for all purposes in 2023 […]

EARTHTALK: SOLAR CHARGED VEHICLES

EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine       The Lightyear One charges up from its own rooftop solar panels.   Dear EarthTalk: Are there any electric vehicles available that can charge up using solar power (so you don’t have to plug them in to charge them)? — Bill Kelly, Galveston, […]

PAWTUCKET: TRANSFER STATION CLOSED PERMANENTLY

Grotto Avenue Transfer Station Permanently Closed as of June 30th      PAWTUCKET – As of June 30th, the Transfer Station on Grotto Avenue is closed permanently. The city will no longer be accepting any commercial material.      Starting on July 17th, Pawtucket residents will be able to dispose of household and yard waste only at the station. […]

UNITED REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF TOURNMANT

We have the perfect opportunity to showcase your business at our upcoming Golf Tournament     Donate a themed gift basket for our Basket Raffle   Your business name will be:    On a sign next to your basket    In our promotional materials   On our social media    Bring the basket to the chamber […]