John Trenteseaux Sworn in as City of Pawtucket’s 20th Fire Chief PAWTUCKET – John Trenteseaux was sworn in by Mayor Donald R. Grebien as the City of Pawtucket’s 20th Fire Chief on Friday, March 31, 2023. The official ceremony took place at Lyman B. Goff Middle School and was led by Lieutenant Jeff Johnson and […]
Friend, SENATOR MELISSA MURRAY Making Rhode Island a better place to do business remains a top priority for the Senate, because our work to improve the lives of Rhode Islanders – and the investments we’re making in critical areas like education, housing, infrastructure, and climate action – all depends upon a strong economy. […]
Prospective plantings for New England HARRISBURG, PA — The Prospective Plantings report provides the first official, survey-based estimates of U.S. farmers’ 2023 planting intentions, according to King Whetstone, director of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Northeastern Regional Field Office. NASS acreage estimates are based on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Community planners have turned a desolate patch of desert onto a thriving organic farm at Habiba in Egypt by applying the principles of permaculture. Credit: Habiba Community. Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is permaculture and how is it good for the environment? — Mary B., […]
What Elements Make Up Your Credit Score? When you buy a home, your credit score plays an essential role: It can impact what loans you’re eligible for and the interest rate you get (which will affect your monthly payment costs). But what determines your score? The exact elements depend on which scoring method […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
