ACCESS GOOD FOR CLIMATE CHANGE Giving people in rural areas access to broadband Internet allows for more telecommuting and as such saves on carbon emissions. Credit: Julia M. Cameron Dear EarthTalk: How does better broadband access in rural areas help the climate? Broadband is another term for high-speed internet. According to the Federal Communications Commission […]
Patchwork: Short Attleboro Histories Free and open to the public. Kid Friendly. Thursday, March 20 at 6:45 PM. What do Lou Costello, the Hindenburg, and Lona Cut have in common? – Attleboro, of course! Rachel Killion of the Attleboro Historic Preservation Society will present several unique and interesting stories that all connect to Attleboro. The […]
House passes Ackerman bill to aid RI cancer researchers, patients STATE HOUSE – Legislation introduced by Deputy Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman allowing patients and medical researchers access to vital national data and research passed the House Tuesday. Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman The bill (2024-H 7301) now heads to the Senate for consideration where […]
Whitehouse Holds Hearing Highlighting How Strengthening Primary Care Would Improve Patient Health, Reduce CostsSenator releases discussion draft to strengthen primary care under Medicare Washington, D.C.—Yesterday, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, held a hearing titled “How Primary Care Improves Health Care Efficiency,”to highlight how strengthening primary care can deliver better health […]
The Newport Playhouse Tee’s it up for 18 holes This March! Newport, RI, March 7, 2024 – The Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant Event Center Tee’s off its 41 year with “The Ladies Foursome”. The show will run March 10 – April 14, 2024. Showtimes are Sunday – Thursday at 11am (1pm for Theater Only) […]
The City of Pawtucket Announces Opioid Settlement Grant Application PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Chief of Staff Ryan Holt, and Chief Equity Officer Charles Carvalho joined Attorney General Peter Neronha, Elizabeth Moreira of Pawtucket-Central Falls HEZ, and Colleen Daley-Ndoye of Project Weber Renew to announce the launch of Pawtucket’s Opioid Settlement […]
Arts in the Village Concert When: April 13, 20247:30 PM Doors open at 7:00 no reserved seating Where: Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Rd. Rehoboth MA Who: Tong and Sheppard, Violin/Piano Duo Handicap accessible; free parking Tickets at the door Adults $28.00, Seniors $25.00 Students $10.00 Jessica Tong and Michael Sheppard first met at the […]
WHAT March 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM, the City of Pawtucket, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and Chief Equity Officer, Charles Carvalho, will be joined by Attorney General, Peter Neronha, to announce the launch of Pawtucket’s Opioid Settlement Grant Program at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center. Attorney General Neronha has reached settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors, […]
