A Simple Fix for Biden to Help to Make Drugs More Affordable By Tomas J. Philipson Americans have problems affording many drugs at pharmacies and doctors’ offices. About half of those who are sick have trouble paying for their medications, according to a recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation. When patients stop filling […]
SEASON BEACH PASSES AND GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ONLINE STARTING NEXT WEEK PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that season beach passes and gift certificates will be available for purchase at www.riparks.com/beach-pass beginning Tuesday, April 20. Individuals may purchase resident, non-resident, or senior season beach passes at this site as well as daily flex […]
STATE HOUSE – The RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus, chaired by Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket), is releasing the following statement congratulating Sabina Matos on her appointment and confirmation to the Office of Lieutenant Governor. KAREN ALZATE “The RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus extends our most sincere congratulations to our new Lt. […]
Dear Friends, To welcome the Spring, Museum concerts will offer three one-hour concerts as a mini Festival. We are delighted to be able to bring you live music again, and hope you will embrace our offerings. Pre-registration is required, and the safety precautions we advised in the Fall will remain in effect, and are listed […]
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine What is the latest latest on hydrogen powered fuel cells? Not long ago they were touted as the energy source of the future, but news has been scant of late — J. Gorman, Columbia, SC Indeed, around the turn of the millennium, the development of hydrogen […]
Look who’s coming back to the future Join the growing community of participants from Rhode Island, New England, and beyond for Rhode Island’s 35th historic preservation conference! Explore the field, connect with old friends, and meet new contacts, all in a virtual format. View the agenda + register! (view in Chrome or Safari ) design and land use professionals high school, college, and […]
Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Massachusetts Spotting of birds in Mashpee, MA marks the state’s first sign of spring Erie, PA (April 13, 2021)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Massachusetts. The birds were seen on April 3 in the town of […]
Mark your calendar for Poetry Out Loud national competition Chariho Regional High School’s Virginia Keister of Hope Valley represents Rhode Island in the national Poetry Out Loud memorization and recitation competition. She will compete in the semifinals, Sunday, May 2, at noon, and if she qualifies, will be in the finals, Thursday, May 27, at […]
