FTC, states propose new rules to target ‘junk fees’ Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service Federal and state regulators are cracking down on so-called “junk fees,” which companies often use to hike prices on consumer products above what is advertised. These unexpected fees — on hotel rooms, cars, concert tickets and more — cost people […]
“ANYTHING BUT MARSH” CALL FOR ART IN THE GALLERY 2024 MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION SUBMIT YOUR WORK BY JANUARY 2, 2024 This year’s theme is “Anything But Marsh,” and we are looking for bold and imaginative works of art that explore this theme in original and unconventional ways. Don’t limit yourself to the beautiful marsh scenes on […]
Rhode Island Republican Party Slams Governor McKee’s Astonishing Lack of Leadership Amidst Washington Bridge Failure Warwick, RI – Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers fiercely condemns Governor Dan McKee for his stunningly inadequate leadership and appalling lack of priorities, starkly illustrated by his participation in a political fundraiser for Rhode Island Department of Transportation Chief […]
USDA Accepting Requests for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021 may be eligible for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program. This program is an important step in delivering on USDA’s commitment of providing financial assistance to those who have faced […]
Honoring Joan Ando Casabian, ’66, G’78 Above: President Clark, ’83, along with Joan Casabian, ’66, G’78, her husband Edward Casabian, and their children Ed Casabian and Mary Austin. One crisp November afternoon, Joan Ando Casabian, ’66, G’78, was walking through the BSU campus with her husband Edward, her two children Ed and Mary, and university […]
Announcing the 2024 Valley Talks series at the Museum of Work & Culture (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is proud to announce its Valley Talks series for 2024. Valley Talks is an annual program of free lectures that celebrate the local history of […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Each and every one of us has the power to make the holidays greener and less wasteful this year; it’s just a matter of planning and resolve. Credit: Lucie Liz, Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: The holiday season brings so much food and packaging waste. What can […]
Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division Announces a Winter Recreation/Wellness Class Session The Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division has announced their lineup of recreation and wellness classes to be held at the Agnes Little Elementary and Jenks Junior High School for an eight-week session per class option, starting on the week of January 8, 2024. Registrations […]
