Rhode Island Assembly adopts a deposit return system for beverage containers, as well as a broader producer responsibility system for other forms of packaging. Ten U.S. states – including neighboring states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont and Maine – have had ‘bottle bill’ systems for decades. “I’ve introduced a bottle bill for several years, […]
When: Week of July 7th – July 11th AND July 14th – July 18thMorning Session (Ages 4-7) : 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMAfternoon Session (Ages 7-12) : 1:00 AM – 4:00 PMWhere: The Four Corners Arts Center, 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RIRegister: FourCornersArts.org to register and for more information Registration Opens for Summer Camps in […]
M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN TO DIRECT JAKE GYLLENHAAL SUPERNATURAL MOVIE IN R.I. Providence, RI — The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that Academy Award nominated writer/director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable) and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember) are teaming up on a supernatural […]
Bill would establish guardrails on internet platforms used by kids STATE HOUSE – Senate Majority Leader Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have introduced legislation to require social media platforms, apps and other online services and products that are likely to be used by children to design their products to protect them. Valarie […]
MAY MOVIE MONTH – FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN PAWTUCKET Join us Fridays in May for May Movie Month, a free outdoor film series hosted by Pawtucket Promotes. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars at locations across the city. Movie Lineup:May 9 – Nathanael Greene Elementary | Inside Out 2 […]
Sen. Urso’s legislation aiding animal welfare efforts to be heard in committee Thursday STATE HOUSE — Two bills sponsored by Sen. Lori Urso to protect animals from cruelty and neglect by modernizing Rhode Island’s animal welfare laws and removing roadblocks to protecting mistreated animals will be heard in committee Thursday. “When talking to animal advocates […]
Soil Testing and Garden Information at Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol, Saturday April 19, 2025, 9:00 am-12pm It’s spring and most gardeners are eager to get out in their gardens, pull the weeds and figure out their plans for a productive, colorful garden. Here in Rhode Island, and New England in general, we have […]
Dear Pawtucket Residents, Pawtucket is building, and the results are showing! Across the city, we are creating opportunities for residents and businesses while investing in the future of our community. The Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station is already proving to be a game changer. With 40 weekday and 18 weekend MBTA stops and multiple RIPTA […]
