Thursday, May 14, 2026

MASSACHUSETTS WHEELCHAIR WARRANTY BILL

MA Lawmakers Urged to Strengthen Wheelchair Warranty Protections     Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service   Advocates for people with disabilities say lawmakers in the Commonwealth must strengthen wheelchair warranty protections to ensure wheelchair users aren’t stranded, waiting weeks or even months for repairs.   Consolidation of the multibillion-dollar wheelchair industry and the usual insurance […]

ANNUAL MIRLISS BLOOD DRIVE

DO NOT MISS OUT     Please join us for the 19th Annual BLOOD DRIVE DON’T MISS OUT!   Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023   Place: King Philip Middle School   18 King Street, Norfolk, MA 02056   Time: 8:00AM to 3:00PM   MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW   We hope that you will be able to […]

MASSACHUSETTS FARMERS’ MARKETS MEETING THE NEED

Farmers Markets Help MA Shoppers Eat Healthier, Beat Inflation   FRESH – HEALTH – AFFORDABLE    Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service   Some low-income shoppers might assume farmers markets, with their specialty products, are out of reach. But more of these markets in the Commonwealth are accepting public benefits such as SNAP for fresh […]

ARTS FOUNDATION OF CAPE COD

A Christmas Carol Monday, December 12 — Wednesday, December 14 Cotuit Center for the Arts Purchase Tickets →     Actor Neil McGarry returns with his awarding winning, performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol   Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: A Solo Performance by Neil McGarry   UPDATE: Second show added on Monday, December 12 at 7:30 […]

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Former U.S. Ed Secy to Lead SUNY System Posted December 6, 2022 By John O. Harney Comings and Goings …   JOHN B. KING JR.   Former U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. was named the next chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the U.S. King will […]

THE CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD

THIS WEEK’S MUSE   Dear Friends,      Over the years, you have been an integral part of the Cultural Center, and we want to thank you for your continued support. Your commitment helps us fulfill our mission to serve the entire Cape community and visitors to the area by offering instruction, entertainment, and exhibition […]

EARTHTALK: GOOGLE MISINFORMATION

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   After pressure from advertisers. Google pledged to halt the display of ads that promoted climate disinformation. But critics say that’s not enough. Credit: Pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: Is Google doing anything to prevent the propagation of climate disinformation on the Internet? — P. Hanson, Washington, […]

RIDE: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The 2022 Rhode Island STEAM Educator Award Goes to… ALLISON MURRAY     From right to left: RIDE STEM Specialist Carolyn Higgins, RI Energy Manager of External Affairs Marisa Albanese, RI STEAM Center Executive Director Dr. Lisa Bain, RI Energy Head of External Affairs Brian Schuster, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, RI STEAM Educator Award Recipient […]