MBTA cuts threaten more than 800 jobs and would have outsized impact on Black workers, communities hard-hit by COVID-19 BOSTON — The MBTA could eliminate over 800 jobs if the FMCB’s service and staff cuts proposal is passed, a new study finds. These job losses would have a negative impact on regional employment and a disproportionate impact […]
7th Annual re-Tree Community Contest & Exhibition Best in Show Winner!!! “Dreaming of Fishing” by Carmen Grinkis 1st Runner Up “Those Extra Pounds Look Great On You” by Kelly & Beth Honorable Mention “Nature re-Imagined” by Garden Endeavors COME VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TREE! Popular Vote Winner will be announced on DECEMBER 18th […]
Bid on one-of-a-kind gifts! Our Online Auction is LIVE NOW! BID on paintings, puzzles, works on paper, and more at this special fundraiser in support of NBAM’s mission. BUY the gift of art for a local child and teen, sponsor our upcoming blockbuster exhibition, and support an artist-in-residence. Donation-based items labeled with “BUY!” in the title are […]
House plans orientation for new members Thursday STATE HOUSE — The 14 newly elected members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives — an incoming class that includes 12 Democrats and two Republicans — have been invited to participate in a virtual orientation session on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 4:30 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. […]
Angelcat Haven is selling tickets for our 50/50 raffle! They are available on our website or in person December 13th and 19th from 11-2pm at 36 Bacon Square, Plainville, MA. During this time, many of our fundraisers have been cancelled. We have over 50 cats and kittens in our care and have been contacted […]
Kimberly Thomas chosen to lead Old Colony Habitat for Humanity KIMBERLY A. THOMAS MANSFIELD — Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, which works with low-income families to build and own their own homes, has a new chief executive officer. Kimberly A. Thomas has spent nearly three decades in leadership positions throughout central and eastern Massachusetts and […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The big environmental groups may have been a little slow off the starting blocks when it comes to cultivating diversity within, but they are working on it. Credit: Clay Banks, Unsplash. Dear EarthTalk: What if anything are environmental groups doing to increase the diversity of […]
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE The Gamm Theatre and The Public’s Radio (89.3FM) have teamed up to co-produce the timeless classic It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play , which is above all, a celebration of the human spirit at a time when that spirit is collectively challenged. Thanks to the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Greenwood Credit Union , and support […]
