Saturday, July 18, 2026

BVD: COMING ALONG SINGING FIRST SONG

Planning Ahead for Spring! With February coming to a close and melting snow, it is easy to “march” ahead and begin planning some activities for Spring. Dust off your walking shoes for another look at the “Take It Outside “ Joy Ride itinerary, which includes stops at State Parks like Lincoln Woods for walking/hiking or horseback riding. It also includes […]

BIG WINS FOR DEM

LIST OF IMPAIRED RI’S WATERS APPROVED BY USEPA “Big wins!” says DEM Director Janet Coit as Impairments in the Blackstone River, Mount Hope Bay, and Upper Narragansett Bay Have Been Removed from the Impaired Waters List PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing today that the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has approved Rhode Island’s recommendations to remove impairments from […]

GET QUESTION SEVEN RIGHT

Quonset Business Park and the Port of Davisville have been models of economic success for decades, supporting thousands of jobs and billions in household income each year for Rhode Island families. Next Tuesday, March 2nd, Rhode Island voters have the opportunity to build on that success by voting “Yes” on Question 7.   This $60 […]

KELLEY LENNON SINGS

Happy Friday! There have been so many industries affected by the pandemic, but one that holds a special place in my heart is the wedding industry.   I have had the privilege and honor of singing at so many weddings over the years and have loved being able to be a small part of such […]

GROWTH – PROFIT – FLEXIBITY

-GROWN SPECIALTY CROPS OVER $150,000 IN GRANTS   AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE AND PROMOTE RHODE ISLAND March 31 deadline set for Specialty Crop Grant applications PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that more than $150,000 in farm viability grants is available for projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Rhode Island. […]

LGBTQ: JIM MC GOVERN CONGRESS PERSON

In 27 states, LGBTQ Americans do not have protections against being denied housing because of their sexual orientation; 31 states lack protections regarding access to education; and 38 states lack protections regarding jury service. In at least half of the states, a same-sex couple can get married one day and legally denied service at a […]

ET AND THEM BEES

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Caption: American bumblebee numbers have fallen by 89% over the last two decades across the U.S., and conservationsists want the Biden administration to add this little flying stinger to the Endangered Species List. Credit: James Johnston, FlickrCC.   Dear EarthTalk: How are bee population numbers doing […]

THE VIRTUAL SENDOFF

OUR PRIVATE LITTLE LIVESTREAM This Saturday February 27, 2021 join our Virtual “Send-Off” viewing party for our fabulous students competing this year in Youth America Grand Prix and Connecticut Classic competitions! Family and friends from near and far will be able to join us in watching FBP School students perform their classical and contemporary works one […]