Voter-Approved Citywide Paving Continues DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, the Pawtucket City Council, and the Department of Public works have announced the citywide repaving of streets and roads. “Quality of life for our residents is of utmost importance, which is why the repaving plan continues to be so aggressive,” said Mayor […]
Governor Baker Issues Executive Order in Advance of Phase II GOVERNOR CHARLES BAKER MASSACHUSETTS Executive Order updates reopening phases with details on additional sectors Allows Phase II Enterprises to begin preparations to resume in advance of Phase II Details rules required in advance of resuming amateur sports, outdoor dining BOSTON—Monday, June 1, 2020—Today, Governor Charlie […]
Nominations Open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to announce that the nominations for 2020 Leading Women of Distinction Awards are now open. Anyone can nominate a woman who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence […]
NEST – EGGS – CHICKS – FLEDGLINGS Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) need your help this summer to protect federally threatened piping plovers, as well as least terns and American oystercatchers, as they nest and raise chicks on Rhode Island’s beaches. Piping […]
Hempsted Houses Host Virtual Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project & Tammy Denease of Historical Firsts New London, CT – On Saturday, June 13 th, we welcome you to join us for a virtual presentation in honor of New London’s 6 th annual Juneteenth Celebration! Join Connecticut Landmarks as we celebrate Juneteenth and highlight the African-American history […]
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk Kebony is a sustainably-harvested pine product that is modified at the molecular level to be stronger so it can last 3-5 times as long as other decking materials. Credit: Kebony.com. Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which […]
TELEVISION ACADEMY GOES VIRTUAL Tichina Arnold, Kelly McCreary, Drew and Jonathan Scott Among Television Stars Who Presented Top Honors In First-Ever Virtual College Television Awards Ceremony The Television Academy Foundation announced the winners of the 40 th College Television Awards tonight, which recognizes and rewards excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide, during a […]
LET’S COUNT THE FIRE FLIES By Ben Cote So, I’m a day late. Our firefly survey is going on until the end of July. Fireflies are disappearing at alarming rates. Several reasons are to blame, but it’s estimated that a few years will eliminate this creature completely. Many of us have memories of […]
