Abandoned Fishing Gear Fouls The World’s Ocean Rachel Berliner and Saasthra Bojja December 31, 2025 Dear EarthTalk: Why is lost and abandoned fishing gear—so-called “ghost gear”—such a serious problem in the world’s oceans? —Jill McKay, Coos Bay, OR Lost and abandoned fishing gear, commonly known as “ghost gear,” is among the most dangerous and persistent forms […]
Plant Care We highly recommend isolating any new plants that you bring home for about 14 days, in order to observe if there are any pests or diseases. We do not use any pesticides unless there is a major threat to our beloved plants. By practice, we rely on supporting the overall health of the […]
WEEKLY MOVIES AND EXPLORATION One Month in Space: Weekly Movies and Exploration #1 January 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm One Month in Space: Weekly Movies and Exploration #1 January 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Encounters in the Milky Way & Our Evolving SkyThursday, January 8, 20266:00 pm – 7:00 pm Get ready for a weekly double-feature […]
Double Bear Discovers Benefits of Study Abroad at BSU Danielle Johnson once thought studying abroad was not for her. Now she’s a global traveler. By Brian Benson, G’23 | December 18, 2025 Danielle Johnson Studying abroad has done wonders in shaping who I am academically and professionally and as a person. It has put me […]
Happy New Year from the Senate Minority Office! From Our Team to Yours, Thank you for another year of diligent and impactful reporting of Rhode Island news and best wishes for continued success in 2026! Happy New Year! Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz Senate Minority Whip Gordon Rogers Senator Elaine J. Morgan Senator […]
Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Equip Law Enforcement with Trauma Kits Signed into Law LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAUMA KITS Sheldon Whitehouse Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statements after their Improving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act, which […]
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations Monday, January 19, 2026 from 10 am—5 pm Join us for a free day at PEM as we celebrate and reflect on the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the upcoming exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said In Stone. Artist Edmonia Lewis moved continually throughout her life, living in […]
THE PEOPLE’S POETRY Poetry Night Wednesday, December 31 Wednesday, December 316:00pm – 8:00pmFree For All Poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts are invited to perform original works and share poems that inspire them. Connect to the local poetry community and enjoy the rhythms and beauty of spoken word every last Wednesday of the month. RSVP WHEEL […]
