ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF RHODE ISLAND Take precautions and follow the rules to safely enjoy the out-of-doors PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is reminding Rhode Islanders that many diverse and varied outdoor spaces are open to the public and encouraging people to enjoy them safely by adhering to the Governor’s guidance on not […]
MASSACHUSETTS NEW FUND Laura Rosbrow-Telem – Commonwealth News Sevice BOSTON — A new fund is launching to support immigrants facing COVID-19 in Massachusetts, since they’re ineligible for most state and federal assistance. MassUndocuFund for COVID-19 Relief is trying to raise $1 million to support undocumented people struggling with the virus or the related economic hardship in […]
A Message from Executive Director C. Morgan Grefe, Ph.D. In the Mood for Convivial Conversation? Join the Director, Producer, and Dramaturg from the Barker Playhouse for a casual conversation about Clare Boothe Luce’s “The Women” **Limited Availability** The Women, a play by Clare Boothe Luce was originally banned by Providence censors for being “cheap, bawdy and lusty” […]
DEM ANNOUNCES DELAYED OPENING OF GODDARD PARK GOLF COURSE, GREAT SWAMP SHOOTING RANGE PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces a delay in the opening of the golf course at Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick and the Great Swamp Shooting Range in West Kingston in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. […]
THE OLD STATE HOUSE Is that scaffolding going up? Do you see a lift? The exterior restoration of the Old State House is now underway. The project will include installing a new wood shingle roof, restoring the windows, patching and spot-replacing historic brownstone, repointing brick masonry, and repairing/painting all wood trim. Thanks to our […]
Voltus Announces New Demand Response Opportunities for Large Scale Energy Consumers in Massachusetts BOSTON (Newswire.com) – Voltus, Inc. announced today that it has secured an agreement with Cape Light Compact to deliver demand response to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers in Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. This agreement marks Voltus’ latest partnership to help utilities […]
Audubon at Home: Nature Play and Learning In Response to COVID-19 Audubon Brings Environmental Education to Families at Home Smithfield, RI – Spring has arrived! The warmer weather and time spent outdoors can be an inspiration for learning. With all of us spending a lot of time at home, exploring your backyard or taking a […]
At home? Make it nicer with flowers. Now that so many of us are either working at home or have to be there anyway, what could be nicer than having flowers to enjoy? They brighten up your life and make things downright cozier. Spring flowers Right now, the most popular seasonal flowers […]
