Wednesday, July 22, 2026

ESTUARY FUNDING NEARLY DOUBLED

Senate Votes to Nearly Double Funding for National Estuary Program Five-year NEP reauthorization passes Senate and heads to President’s desk Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Tom Carper (D-DE) today announced that legislation to reauthorize the National Estuary Program (NEP) at nearly double its previous annual funding levels passed the […]

BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM

What a Year – Looking Back on 2020 Photo by David Lawlor What a year it has been for tourism and hospitality in Rhode Island and Blackstone Valley. A year that challenged how we interacted with others. It was a year that made us take a hard look at the inequality and injustice around us. […]

KELLEY LENNON SINGS

Happy Friday & Happy New Year! It is officially 2021! We made it! My Friday video dedication is a song traditionally played at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. It is a way to bid farewell to the year before and welcome in the new. I know we are all glad to see […]

NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM – ARTWORKS

OUR NEW BEDFORD ARTS COMMUNITY   Each year New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! has been privileged to recognize individuals and organizations that have helped the arts succeed through their generous support and work in the community. Because of them, the arts flourish here in New Bedford.   It is our privilege to shine a light on […]

EARTHTALK: WARMING

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Storms were more intense than ever in 2020 despite our emissions reductions. Credit: Pexels. Dear EarthTalk: Given the economic slowdown around the world due to the coronavirus in 2020, was there a positive impact on climate change?  — M. Stiles, Meriden, CT The coronavirus pandemic […]

YOUR HEALTHIER HOME 2021

Must-Have Amenities for a Healthier Home January 01, 2021 If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health and wellness, your home can inspire you to do it. In fact, your living space plays a significant role in your overall well-being.    A room dedicated to workouts can motivate you to reach your goals. […]

GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO – RHODE ISLAND

Hello friend,   GINA RAIMONDO   As we cap off this difficult year, I’m excited to start fresh in 2021 and continue the challenging but essential process of getting Rhode Island vaccinated against COVID-19. I made this short video to talk about my New Year’s Resolution for 2021. This year has been tough for all […]