EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION In 1995, a small group of Scholarship Foundation of East Providence volunteers and local high school students initiated a new project to raise funds for scholarships. Gathering at a local business, EFD, over the course of three nights they made calls to East Providence residents and raised just […]
BY DON DOUCETTE It was during the years when the Russian fishing fleets working off Cape Cod were depleting the fishing stock and there was great concern. I enjoyed a number of deep-sea fishing outings near that time with five other guys from the Attleboro area. We, as usual, departed early […]
Organic Integrity Learning Center New Course: Livestock Traceability The National Organic Program (NOP) recently published a new course on livestock traceability in the USDA Organic Integrity Learning Center. Product traceability is key to maintaining the integrity of organic products. Our ability to pinpoint the source of every certified organic product validates the […]
Commissioner’s Memo to Friends of Education ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN A Successful Summer Learning Week During National Summer Learning Week we placed a spotlight on how students are participating in numerous STEAM-related activities, whether it be creating masterpieces with a variety of art materials, spending a week in medical school, or putting their strategy skills to the test with […]
Applications Now Open! The Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network invites you to apply for the SNEP Network Stormwater Planning Series 2023/2024 Cohort! This facilitated training series offers FREE training and technical assistance to help guide your community through the process of developing a conceptual design for a nature-based stormwater retrofit in a selected drainage area […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Hydrofoils are not a new concept, but electric ones may be a promising new innovation for the future of sustainable maritime travel. Credit: Candela. Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are hydrofoils and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them revolutionizing the shipping […]
Announcing: Sarah Lane, School of Ballet RI Director Renowned Artist Sarah Lane to Become School Director of Ballet RI Ballet RI is pleased to announce that world-renowned dancer, teacher, coach and rehearsal director Sarah Lane will become the next Director of the School of Ballet RI, taking on a major artistic role as the leading […]
Cano Celebrates Educational Partnership Between RI, Taiwan Sen. Sandra Cano, front left, with Taiwan’s representative Bi-khim Hsiao, center, and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung at a State House event marking the signing of the educational memorandum of understanding. Back, from left, are Treasurer James A. Diossa, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and Jonathan C.Y. […]
