Welcome to 19 on Paper’s inaugural newsletter. We hope your Holiday Season has been a happy, healthy, and safe one in these challenging times. Let us tell you a bit about who we are and what we do. Formed in 1986, 19 on Paper is a group of New England artists who create works of […]
Brrrr…Birding in Winter! Image: Carolina Wren, with feathers puffed up to stay warm. Photo credit Jason Major. (January 5, 2021) – Amusing, beautiful, and oh so hungry, birds found at winter feeders are a source of joy to many in New England. While a large number of species migrate south in the fall, there are […]
City Employees Step Up for Pawtucket Community By Mayor Donald R. Grebien DON GREBIEN This past year was difficult for all of us amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Our community partners, businesses, and residents showed their resilience and willingness to help others. As we turn the page onto a new year, we are thankful for […]
“State House Reps, Are Ya Listenin’?” Local Seniors Sing Holiday Carols for a Cause to Raise Awareness for Social Justice Issues Senior-led nonprofit Massachusetts Senior Action Council performs its second consecutive year of caroling to highlight senior issues that matter – COVID-19 style BOSTON – In lieu of in-person celebrations, Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) […]
2021 Begins With Love New Forever Stamps Available January 14, 2021 The U.S. Postal Service continues its popular Love series with a new stamp in 2021. The first stamp in the series was issued in 1973. The latest one features a colorful and lighthearted digital illustration. News of the stamp is being shared with hashtag #LoveStamps […]
Free Lecture Series Launches at Museum of Work & Culture January 10 Virtual Valley Talks Kickoff with King Philip’s War Presentation WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, begins Sunday, January 10. All events are free and take place at 1pm on Zoom. […]
Most MA Residents Oppose Cuts to Public Transportation Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is laying off workers and cutting services in the face of a budget deficit. A new survey from the MassINC polling group found a majority of Commonwealth residents oppose the MBTA service […]
Dear Editor, JAMES C. SHEEHAN Governor Gina Raimondo has made in-person learning a top priority for Rhode Island’s school children during the Covid-19 pandemic. The governor knows that the educational outcomes, social-emotional health, and well-being of students are optimal when students learn in-person. To facilitate this goal, school districts with in-person learning have implemented the […]
