PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Pawtucket Public Library is excited to kick off this year’s summer reading program “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” on Friday June 24th at 2:00 p.m. with special guest, Fiddle N’ Fun. Children of all ages can be Summer Readers. Children ages 6-12 can read on their own […]
Island Hop Our Watershed BY DON DOUCETTE Gretel Ehrlich said it best and I tend to agree, “Islands are reminders of arrivals and departures.” Thus, my feelings of anticipation for new horizon experiences whenever aboard a ferry lingering at a mooring, either about to arrive or depart…or, as I was once able, locally within my […]
RI AFL-CIO to encouraged to see Gun Safety Legislation Posted for Hearing Providence, RI – The following statement can be attributed to George Nee, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO: “The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is encouraged to see the House of Representatives schedule a hearing this Thursday on a package of meaningful gun safety […]
It’s Less Than a Week Away — Last Chance to Sign Up I spy with my little eye. Join us for the URCC 35th annual Golf Tournament, taking place next Monday, June 13, at Norton Country Club. For registration/sponsorship details, call the Chamber at 508-316-0861 or email jack@unitedregionalchamber.org. URCC 35th Annual Golf […]
North Attleboro Cultural Council Summer 2022 Concert Series The North Attleboro Cultural Council will be sponsoring free summer concerts to the public, in downtown North Attleboro, at the Gazebo in Veterans Park (located in front of town hall at 43 South Washington Street). This year, the concerts will take place starting mid-July on Thursday […]
Pawtucket to Honor Juneteenth and Close Public Buildings PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that Pawtucket will be honoring Juneteenth this year and providing the hardworking employees the day off. The City will be celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people on June 19, […]
Hope’s Harvest Joins Farm Fresh RI to Provide Hunger Relief Programming Providence, RI — Farm Fresh Rhode Island and Hope’s Harvest are proud to announce that as of June 2022, Hope’s Harvest is officially the home for all hunger relief programming at Farm Fresh RI. Hunger in Rhode Island is a significant problem […]
Wraparound Services Spotlight COMMONWEALTH NEWS SERVICE Community Action Agencies in Massachusetts are raising awareness about the wraparound services they provide to low-income residents. Community Action was started in 1964 by the Johnson administration to fight poverty, and agencies have been working ever since to help folks – both in crisis situations and with economic empowerment. […]
