Hospital Security Officers Urge Fellow New England Workers to Organize Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service The first hospital security officers in Rhode Island to unionize have negotiated their first contract, and they have recommendations for workers across the Northeast who may also be interested in forming a union. Some 34 security […]
THANKING PUZZLE VOLUNTEERS The Friends of the Plainville Public Library recently held their fourth annual Puzzle Sale in February and made $1,400 on the first day! We had 1,275 puzzles all of which were completed by our wonderful puzzle volunteers. We would like to thank the following puzzle volunteers for all […]
Free and open to the public. ATTLEBORO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM Catherine Feerick, the Economic Development Director for the City of Attleboro, will present, “Attleboro’s Economic Development Plan Leverages our Unique Historic Assets” at the March 24 meeting of the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society. Ms. Feerick will share her philosophy on economic development and […]
Your Support is Needed for the Solar Bill THIS THURSDAY at the State House Dear RI Interfaith Power and Light members and friends, We’re writing about a short-notice opportunity for pivotal climate action this Thursday at the RI State House! The “100% By 2030 Renewable Energy Standard” bill will receive its hearing […]
Museum of Work & Culture Presents “Family Memories: A Conversation About Camp and Its Aftermath” Virtual Panel Discussion Explores Japanese American Experiences During World War II WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Join the Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, on March 12 at 1pm as they host a virtual […]
Program Aims to Provide Trauma-Informed Care Training for Early Educators Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service A program in Massachusetts aims to provide training on trauma-informed care for early educators. It’s called Readying Educators and Developing Young Children for Great Outcomes (READYGO). The first cohort of early educators enrolled in the program is in the midst of […]
*New Date** Friday March 25, 2022 Linden Place Mansion to Celebrate Irish Heritage Month with a Celtic Concert featuring Turas The performance will feature Celtic and Irish music as well as contemporary tunes, held fireside in the Linden Place Ballroom on Friday March 25, 2022. Turas means “journey” in Gaelic and Linden Place will […]
Whitehouse Urges Parents to Take Full Advantage of Expanded Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit SENATOR SHELDON WHITEHOUSE American Rescue Plan increased tax credit for childcare expenses up to $8,000 for two dependents. Washington, D.C. – This tax filing season, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is encouraging Rhode Islanders to be sure to take […]
