Thursday, May 7, 2026

BLACKSTONE VALLEY TOURISM

WELCOME SPRING! THE BVT IS READY.   Apricot from Butterfly Farm. Meet her and her friends at the Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8. Photo courtesy Butterfly Farm Facebook Page   Spring has sprung and the current weather sure does prove it. Robins are bobbing along, peepers are singing from vernal pools and our wetland […]

CITY OF PROVIDENCE NEWS: BRETT SMILEY

Noticias de la ciudad de Providence   City of Providence News   Dear Neighbor,   As Mayor, I am committed to ensuring our city’s youngest residents are provided access to quality care that fosters healthy development before they begin kindergarten. To achieve this goal, we must start by investing in upgrading early learning facilities to […]

PURPLE MARTINS RETURN TO MASSACHUSETTS

Purple Martins Return to Massachusetts   Early Bird: America’s beloved Purple Martins return to Massachusetts   Spotting of birds in Mashpee, MA. marks state’s first sign of spring Erie, PA (March 30, 2023)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in Massachusetts.   The […]

RI OUTDOOR EATING EXTENDED

Governor Signs McEntee, DiMario Bill Extending Outdoor Dining            Governor Daniel McKee     STATE HOUSE – Governor Daniel McKee signed a bill into law sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee and Sen. Alana DiMario that allows restaurants to continue approved outdoor dining until Feb. 15, 2024.               “The take it outside campaign has proven […]

IT IS A RHODE ISLAND THING!

RHODE ISLAND THEMED PROGRAMMING IN APRIL AT EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES   Park Ranger John McNiff   The East Providence Public Library will be providing a variety of programs for adults and children focused on Roger Williams and the state of Rhode Island during the month of April.   Roger Williams himself (portrayed by Park […]

LTE: VERNAL POOL WALK

Good Afternoon,     Friends of the Ten Mile River Watershed will be leading an evening walk on April 6th at 6:30 PM.   We will meet at Mason Field (446 Elm Street, North Attleboro MA 02760) and will walk through Old Saint Mary’s Cemetery to check the status of a vernal pool.   Hopefully, […]

FRIENDS OF WARWICK ANIMAL SHELTER CRAFT FAIR

Crafting for Critters Craft Fair Supports Homeless Animals       The 9th Annual Crafting for Critters Spring Craft Fair will be held outdoors on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick, RI from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.     Hosted by Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter, […]