Saturday, June 27, 2026

OP-ED: “THE MIDDLEMAN” IN DRUG PRICING

David Balto — former policy director of the Federal Trade Commission — argues that it’s time for us to hold PBMs accountable for their greedy and dangerous tactics.     Time to Rein in the Drug-Industry Middlemen Exploiting Patients   By David Balto   This summer, lawmakers missed a big chance to lower the cost […]

EARTHTALK: ABOUT MALARIA

EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Caption: Malaria is a serious problem outside of the United States, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted treatments, prevention and funding. Credit: pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: What’s causing the increase in malaria in Latin America? Could the disease reemerge in the U.S.?   — M. Simon, […]

LITTLE COMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL CIDER SOCIAL     LITTLE COMPTON, RI – The Little Compton Historical Society invites community members to their annual Cider Social, a final opportunity to see the 2022 special exhibition The Stories Houses Tell on Sunday, October 16 from 1 to 4 PM.   The Cider Social is free and open to the public.  […]

UNPRECEDENTED AP AND PSAT SUCCESS AT FEEHAN

More AP Scholars and more National Commended students than ever follow major new support and access initiatives.   Dylan J. Capua, North Attleboro, MA; Jake E. Gosselin, Mansfield, MA; Lily C. Honor, Mansfield, MA; Yusef Kassem, North Attleboro, MA; Adrienne Kyere, Attleboro, MA; Ava G. Mitchell, North Attleboro, MA; Alysse L. Moskal, Wrentham, MA; Lydia […]

PIRATES PARTNER WITH “GANSETT”

Pirates Announce New Partner  Narragansett Beer    (Providence, RI) – The Providence Pirates are excited to announce our newest partner, Narragansett Beer!   Narragansett is the presenting sponsor for the Pirates Meet & Greet event on Friday, October 21.   This will be held at Narragansett Brewery, and it will take place between 6:00 P.M to 9:00 P.M. Media […]

RHODE ISLAND EXPANSION ARTS PROGRAM

Applications Open for the 2023-2025 Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program Grants     About the Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program   Supported by a collaboration between Rhode Island Foundation, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA), and Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH), the Rhode Island Expansion Arts Program (RIEAP) offers funding and organizational assistance to community-based, […]

T4MA

VOTE YES ON QUESTION 4     The November election includes Ballot Question 4, which asks voters whether to uphold a new state law that will make our roads safer for all of us. To learn more about Question 4, please join Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller and State Senator Adam Gomez for Safer Roads for […]

PLAINVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS

Keep Plainville Beautiful is planning a Fall cleanup on November 12, 2022, rain or shine.     Keep Plainville Beautiful will have a table set up at the DPW on 29 W. Bacon St. on Saturday, November 12 from 9am-12pm.     Participants will be able to pick up supplies of loaner grabbers, trash bags, […]