Stemming The Tide Of Wildlife Declines Saanvi Doshi January 7, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: A recent study from WWF says that wildlife populations have declined 73% around the world in the last 50 years… What can we do to stem this tide and prevent widespread extinction of wildlife species? —Maureen O’Malley, Pittsburgh, PA Wildlife populations have […]
Stained Glass Exploration: Beginner to Intermediate Bass River – Makerspace 4 Tuesdays, Jan 13-Feb 3, 530-830pm. Member $290, Not-Yet-Member $319, drop-in $90 LENGTH: four 3-hour classes LEVEL: beginner to intermediate WHAT TO EXPECT: Absolute beginners and intermediate makers can enjoy this fun class with craftsmen Mike Walter. Beginners will learn the basics to create your own stained glass window or […]
The APL is OPEN! By Amy Rhilinger on January 2, 2026 in About, News Library staff and contractors have worked diligently to get the library up and running. The doors at 74 North Main Street are open and staff are eager to greet you. Services are limited as we reconfigure technology and unpack boxes. For the time being, public computers, printing […]
RIPTA’s Winter Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 17, 2026 Cost-neutral adjustments driven by rider feedback and performance data aim to improve reliability and on-time performance Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 17, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year […]
Reps. Morales and Stewart call on Governor McKee to fully fund libraries in state budget STATE HOUSE — Reps. David Morales and Jennifer Stewart are calling on Gov. Dan McKee to fulfill the state’s obligation to fully fund Rhode Island’s public libraries in his forthcoming budget proposal. David Morales David Morales“Last year we passed the historic […]
2026 SUMMER SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR BILL HANNEY’S THEATRE BY THE SEA WAKEFIELD, RI – Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the 2026 Summer Schedule, which will include four showstopping musicals.* The season will open with Little Shop of Horrors, the hysterically campy and delightfully dark modern classic. This deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical has devoured […]
Since 2004, Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has worked tirelessly to save a deteriorating light station off the coast of East Providence and transform it into an outstanding maritime museum. To accomplish this feat, members of the Friends have restored and preserved Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, literally from top to bottom – from the catwalk outside […]
After Standout Year, Newport Car Museum Leans into 2026 Double Digit Growth, Honors, Gallery Enhancements… PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 7, 2026) – The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. is racing into 2026 with record momentum. In 2025, attendance climbed more than 10 percent, topping 60,000 visitors and earning the Museum its fourth Tripadvisor® distinction as one of the Top 10% […]
