Civil Rights Complaint Challenges Practice of Harvard Legacy Admissions Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service Following the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action, a Boston-based civil rights group is working to end the practice of legacy admissions at Harvard University and ultimately, schools nationwide. The nonprofit Lawyers for Civil Rights has […]
Unlocking Kid’s Creativity We’re booking up fast so reserve you places soon! Do you want to get crazy with clay? Are you a budding baker or the next top LEGO® brick builder? Maybe you are the next prominent fashion designer? The Cultural Center’s summer program is designed to engage 5–13-year-olds […]
NOMINATE NOW Nominations are now open! Join us in celebrating the contributions and achievements of people who help promote the Republican Party of RI ideals and good government. Who deserves an award? The awards recognize the achievements and contributions of individuals, businesses and organizations who promote Republican principles, candidates and […]
Inaugural Rhody Regatta_ Winners Named in Five Classes, Fundraising Extended! Inaugural Rhody Regatta Raises Funds for RI Community Food Bank Winners Named in Five Classes, Fundraising Extended! NEWPORT, R.I. (July 6, 2023) – All types of boats comprised the fleet of 37 entries sailing in the first-ever Rhody Regatta, which was combined with the International […]
Please Join Us For A Community Conversation with U.S. Senator Jack Reed & Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson Hosted by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Friday, July 14, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Doors Open at 9:30 a.m. U.S. […]
Mercury Remains Prohibited in The Mail WASHINGTON — The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail stream. This includes antique items such as thermometers, barometers, blood pressure monitors and similar devices. However, compact fluorescent lamps, which contain small amounts of mercury […]
Our Botanical Nursery is Open by Appointment Our Nursery acts as a summer oasis for our eclectic collection of beautiful and unique succulent specimens and our guests. We propagate and grow everything we sell from seed, cutting or single leaf and we love each and every plant and are invested in their […]
The Melting Pot of Tea Time BY DON DOUCETTE We eavesdropped a conversation yesterday during our usual Seven Stars tea time. A woman and man conversed in a mix of English and a foreign tongue – his mostly in English, she otherwise, but the meaning of the conversation carried on. Clearly, both […]
