RI AFL-CIO to encouraged to see Gun Safety Legislation Posted for Hearing Providence, RI – The following statement can be attributed to George Nee, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO: “The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is encouraged to see the House of Representatives schedule a hearing this Thursday on a package of meaningful gun safety […]
It’s Less Than a Week Away — Last Chance to Sign Up I spy with my little eye. Join us for the URCC 35th annual Golf Tournament, taking place next Monday, June 13, at Norton Country Club. For registration/sponsorship details, call the Chamber at 508-316-0861 or email jack@unitedregionalchamber.org. URCC 35th Annual Golf […]
North Attleboro Cultural Council Summer 2022 Concert Series The North Attleboro Cultural Council will be sponsoring free summer concerts to the public, in downtown North Attleboro, at the Gazebo in Veterans Park (located in front of town hall at 43 South Washington Street). This year, the concerts will take place starting mid-July on Thursday […]
Pawtucket to Honor Juneteenth and Close Public Buildings PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that Pawtucket will be honoring Juneteenth this year and providing the hardworking employees the day off. The City will be celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people on June 19, […]
Hope’s Harvest Joins Farm Fresh RI to Provide Hunger Relief Programming Providence, RI — Farm Fresh Rhode Island and Hope’s Harvest are proud to announce that as of June 2022, Hope’s Harvest is officially the home for all hunger relief programming at Farm Fresh RI. Hunger in Rhode Island is a significant problem […]
Wraparound Services Spotlight COMMONWEALTH NEWS SERVICE Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts are raising awareness about the wraparound services they provide to low-income residents. Community Action was started in 1964 by the Johnson administration to fight poverty, and agencies have been working ever since to help folks – both in crisis situations and with economic empowerment. […]
RI MUST ADRESS PFAS By Representatives June Speakman and Terri Cortvriend They are in the coating of your nonstick frying pan. The wrapper of your favorite burger. The stain-resistant upholstery of your couch, and even the water coming from your tap. They are PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — a huge group […]
Stay Cool in July with Audubon July 2022 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (June 1, 2022) – Looking to stay cool in July? Audubon offers naturalist-led evening treks to learn about fireflies and other wildlife, and cool morning walks in search of birds. Get out, explore nature, and see what can be […]
