Pawtucket Thanks Fire Chief Sisson for Service to Community Chief William J. Sisson set to retire this week PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has announced that Chief William J. Sisson will be retiring as of February 25th, 2022, following a 35-year career with the department. Joining the Department January 13, 1987, Sisson has […]
UP-DATE Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options for Businesses With Rollout of USPS Connect Program Offers New, Affordable Package and Document Delivery Options WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision […]
Welcome Spring With the Museum of Work & Culture at Salute to Spring Annual Event to Feature Franco-American Concert, Poutine, and More WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary at its annual Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour […]
At the pharmer’s market, patients suffer while middlemen profit By Sally C. Pipes SALLY C. PIPES Imagine a visit to the local farmer’s market. When you’re about to pay the farmer for some fruit, a man in a suit and sunglasses interrupts the exchange and offers to negotiate a discount with the farmer. […]
Falls Firebarn Museum March 12th Psychic Fair Fundraiser The Falls Firebarn Museum of North Attleborough History will hold a Psychic Fair Fundraiser at the museum from 12 until 5 on Saturday, March 12th. The cost of a 15-minute reading is $20 and an admission charge of $2 includes a chance at a door prize. […]
March 4. Linden Place Mansion Presents: Coffee and Conversations in the Carriage House – The Voyage of Nor’West John D’Wolf Bristol resident DeWolf Fulton will share stories and images about the extraordinary voyage of Nor’west John D’Wolf who circumnavigated the globe by land and by sea. The total voyage took over four years and included […]
Career-Bound Students Encouraged to Apply for Scholarships Not every student who continues his or education after high school will attend a four-year college. Many students choose to attend a technical, trade or vocational school to obtain the training they need for their chosen career. Scholarship Foundation of East Providence offers scholarships to East […]
RIPTA and RIDOT Remind Public of Meeting Dates for Proposed RIPTA Service Changes in Downtown Providence Virtual Public Meetings Will Be Held Thursday, February 24 and Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will host virtual public meetings on proposed changes […]
