WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS Leader de la Cruz bill amends 2021 Act on Climate. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz (R-Dist. 23, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield) introduced the legislation (S-0499) ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT — 2021 ACT ON CLIMATE. The bill incorporates ethical energy standards to the 2021 Act […]
USDA Announces Two New Members of the National Organic Standards Board The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of two new members to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The board is made up of 15 members representing the organic community. Each new member is appointed to serve a five-year term […]
Ida Lewis Distance Race Plans Modifications, Welcomes Return of Presenting Sponsor Bluenose Yacht Sales Last year’s start of the Ida Lewis Distance Race. (credit Stephen R. Cloutier) NEWPORT, R.I. (March 9, 2023) – Ida Lewis Yacht Club will host the 19th sailing of the Ida Lewis Distance Race, one of New England’s most popular overnight offshore races, […]
To Our RI Interfaith Power & Light Network: You are warmly invited to Walk to Connect: A contemplative and educational walk through Trustom Pond Wildlife Refuge (South Kingstown, RI) Saturday March 18, 10 am -noon We will meet at the Trustom Pond parking lot. Peace, Your RI Interfaith Power & Light Board
Considering solar energy for your home or commercial property to reduce cost and minimize your environmental imprint? Fred Paris of the Wind Sun Institute and owner of Plymouth Solar Energy is offering a free educational presentation and discussion about Solar Energy on Wednesday, April 26, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Plymouth Area Chamber […]
Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee 9th Annual Celebration promotes: Embracing Equity PAWTUCKET – On March 8th, International Women’s Day, The Pawtucket Women’s History Month Committee and Senator Sandra Cano celebrated their 9th Annual event in the City of Pawtucket. This year, we celebrated a total of 16 female students from across the Pawtucket School District including […]
The Magical Chorus of Nature in Spring April 2023 Program Highlight from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (March 1, 2023) – Head to Audubon and experience a nighttime chorus of frogs, the charming courtship display of the American Woodcock, or learn to identify songbirds on a guided walk. Spring is […]
Celebrate French Canadian with the Museum of Work & Culture at Salute to Spring Annual Event to Feature Franco-American Concert, Poutine, and More Magic By George WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, celebrates French Canadian culture at its annual Salute to […]
