Whitehouse, Raskin Urge DOJ to Investigate Fossil Fuel DisinformationEvidence Reveals that Big Oil’s Tactics Mirror Those of Big Tobacco Washington, D.C. –Senate Budget Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse and House Oversight and Accountability Ranking Member Jamie Raskin called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Big Oil for its decades-long disinformation campaign to mislead the public about the climate effects […]
Shaker Design Celebrated on New Stamps The U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in America. The set of 12 stamps celebrates the refined, timeless beauty of Shaker design and features photographs of items that highlight its core elements: simplicity and […]
Friends of Lighthouse Debut New Boat in Memorial Day Parade Patty and Brian Louro carried the lighthouse banner in the 2024 Riverside Memorial Day parade It is fitting that Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse chose Memorial Day to debut their new boat. The U.S. Coast Guard served as keepers of the Riverside light station from […]
House approves Deputy Whip Ackerman’s consumer protection bill for solar industry STATE HOUSE – The House approved legislation sponsored by Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman to protect consumers and ensure a healthy solar industry by regulating businesses selling home solar systems. Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman “Residential solar panels are an opportunity for Rhode […]
Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” RIPTA Service Returns to Newport This Summer Newport, RI, May 23, 2024 – With summer just around the corner, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the return of the popular free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport, beginning Friday, May 24, 2024. (Left to Right): Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely of the […]
Senate Passes Measures To Assist Students With IEPs STATE HOUSE – The Senate has approved two bills sponsored by Sen. Melissa A. Murray to help the families of students with individualized learning plans (IEPs). Sen. Melissa A. Murray The legislation, which now goes to the House, will help families of special education students navigate challenges […]
Foods of Normandy D-Day Dinner, with Chef Joe Cizynski Bass River Arts Campus Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Member Price: $65 Price: $75 Register June 6th, 1944: More than 150,000 Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of the largest seaborne invasion in history. Known as […]
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sunday/Holiday schedule will apply to all regular fixed-route buses and trolleys. RIPTA Offices […]
