Sunday, June 21, 2026

LTE: RHODE ISLAND SENATE LEADERSHIP PAC

Friend,   SENATOR MELISSA MURRAY   Making Rhode Island a better place to do business remains a top priority for the Senate, because our work to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders – and the investments we’re making in critical areas like education, housing, infrastructure, and climate action – all depends upon a strong economy. […]

USDA PROSPECTIVE PLANTINGS 2023

Prospective plantings for New England   HARRISBURG, PA — The Prospective Plantings report provides the first official, survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ 2023 planting intentions, according to King Whetstone, director of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Northeastern Regional Field Office. NASS acreage estimates are based on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of […]

EARTHTALK: PERMACULTURE AND YOU

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   Community planners have turned a desolate patch of desert onto a thriving organic farm at Habiba in Egypt by applying the principles of permaculture. Credit: Habiba Community.   Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is permaculture and how is it good for the environment? — Mary B., […]

BUYING A NEW HOME – YOUR CREDIT SCORE

What Elements Make Up Your Credit Score?   When you buy a home, your credit score plays an essential role: It can impact what loans you’re eligible for and the interest rate you get (which will affect your monthly payment costs).   But what determines your score? The exact elements depend on which scoring method […]

BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM

WELCOME SPRING! THE BVT IS READY.   Apricot from Butterfly Farm. Meet her and her friends at the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8. Photo courtesy Butterfly Farm Facebook Page   Spring has sprung and the current weather sure does prove it. Robins are bobbing along, peepers are singing from vernal pools and our wetland […]

CITY OF PROVIDENCE NEWS: BRETT SMILEY

Noticias de la ciudad de Providence   City of Providence News   Dear Neighbor,   As Mayor, I am committed to ensuring our city’s youngest residents are provided access to quality care that fosters healthy development before they begin kindergarten. To achieve this goal, we must start by investing in upgrading early learning facilities to […]

PURPLE MARTINS RETURN TO MASSACHUSETTS

Purple Martins Return to Massachusetts   Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Massachusetts   Spotting of birds in Mashpee, MA. marks state’s first sign of spring Erie, PA (March 30, 2023)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Massachusetts.   The […]

RI OUTDOOR EATING EXTENDED

Governor Signs McEntee, DiMario Bill Extending Outdoor Dining            Governor Daniel McKee     STATE HOUSE – Governor Daniel McKee signed a bill into law sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Alana DiMario that allows restaurants to continue approved outdoor dining until Feb. 15, 2024.               “The take it outside campaign has proven […]