General Assembly approves bill that would penalize the open carrying of loaded rifles and shotguns in public STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today passed legislation introduced by Senate Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) and Rep. Leonela “Leo” Felix (D-Dist. 61, Pawtucket) that would enumerate penalties for the open carrying of loaded shotguns and rifles. […]
SNEP Network is still accepting applications for the 2022 Community Assistance Projects! The Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network invites you to apply for FREE community-based technical, financial and training assistance for stormwater management and ecological restoration to advance or continue your stormwater, financing, or climate resiliency planning projects. The deadline to apply is July 12th, 2022 […]
WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List, achieving this outstanding academic honor for the spring 2022 semester. To be eligible for the MassBay Dean’s List, students must complete at least six credits of college-level courses, be in good standing with the College, and earn […]
THIS WEEK’S MUSE LEAH JOHNSON “I write things. Sometimes those things are essays about pop culture and politics, and other times those things are books for children and young adults.” Leah Johnson is an American writer. Her debut novel You Should See Me in a Crown—published in 2021—was named on the TIME ‘100 Best Young Adult […]
Transit is Essential Statement on MBTA Service Cuts as a Result of FTA Safety Directives BOSTON (June 17, 2022) “MBTA Orange, Red and Blue Line service cuts are disappointing but not surprising to the riders, advocates, and employers who for years have been calling on state leaders to fully fund the system […]
Assembly passes Senator Cano and Representative Fenton-Fung’s bill requiring Asian American history and culture be taught in schools STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly today passed legislation (2022-S 2910A, 2022-H 7272A) sponsored by Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung which would require all public elementary and secondary schools in Rhode Island to provide […]
How to Pay for Your Home Improvements June 17 2022 You’ll probably want to improve your home at some point. It might be out of necessity if you need a new roof or fence — or you might want more space or additional amenities, like an updated kitchen or a swimming pool. […]
PAWTUCKET PARKS & RECREATION FREE SUMMER PERFORMANCES The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division is hosting a number of free performances throughout the summer through the generosity of the City of Pawtucket, Coastal 1 Credit Union, Bank RI, Butler & Messier Insurance, Courtesy Mitsubishi, Dave’s Marketplace, Dupuis Oil and Security Concepts. Performances will begin […]
