Raise the Alarm: Newport Fire Department through the Decades Exhibition Opening December 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmFree Richard I. Burnham Resource Center This retrospective exhibit showcases the history of the Newport Fire Department beginning with the purchase of a fire engine for Newport in 1734. In the 18th century, Newport’s firefighting and fire […]
HOUSE MINORITY LEADER CHIPPENDALE COMMENTS ON THE TRUCK TOLL RULING BY FEDERAL APPEALS COURT State House, Providence – In response to Friday’s federal appeals court ruling that Rhode Island’s suspended truck toll system is constitutional and can relaunch as long as daily toll caps that advantage in-state trucks are removed, House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale […]
THE GIVE AWAY – A CHRISTMAS CLASSIC The Give-Away by Ray Buckley is similar to the Christian story of Christmas but from a Native perspective. The premise of the giveaway is more than gifting. It is a denying of oneself so that another may have a better way. Among the Northern Plains tribes, all of […]
Join the Winter Reading Challenge! By Amy Rhilinger December 5, 2024 Community, Reading This year we are launching a simple Winter Reading Challenge for ages 3 through adult. The Winter Reading Challenge bookmark encourages patrons to log 25 hours of reading between December 1st and February 1st. Patrons who turn in completed bookmarks by Wednesday, February 5 (sooner if […]
CALL FOR ART In keeping with its guiding principles and practices, the Cultural Center invites submissions from both emerging and established artists and from those with special needs and challenges. With the exception of its Annual Members’ Exhibition in January, the exhibits it hosts are open to all. Artists & Collectors: Botanica 2025 Entry Deadline: […]
The 10 Deadly Sins of Strategic Planning: Fatal Flaws Undermining Efficacy Why your New Year strategic plan might already be DOA—and what to do about itAs executives gear up for the 2025 strategic planning season, the process can feel like a balancing act. Developing a strategic plan that both drives meaningful change and satisfies stakeholders […]
Wine of the Times: AI Now Predicts Your Perfect Pour Imagine having a seasoned sommelier at your fingertips—one who understands your personal taste, predicts your preferences, and guides you to the perfect bottle of wine every time. This is no longer a fantasy. BetterAI, the Silicon Valley disruptor in artificial intelligence, has launched VinoVoss, an […]
EarthTalk Q&AGlass Recycling Woes: Is It Even Worth It?Pravit Kochar December 4, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that glass recycling isn’t worthwhile and that some municipalities are stopping doing it? —R. Bigelow, Houston, TX Critics point out that glass recycling is often a money-loser for the cities and towns that end up underwriting it. […]
