A VALENTINE’S TAIL Jezebel, the donkey, and Gracie, the goat, arrived at Winslow Farm early December 2006. The two animals needed a new home. At the time, the only donkey at the farm was Stardust. It seemed a good idea for him to have a donkey companion. In the beginning, Gracie was […]
ARTISTS CREATE EXHIBITIONS Artist can be very singular people. Necessarily so, to filter the world they see it. It’s in their job description and it’s a big reason why we the viewers love art; artists give us a view of the world we haven’t thought of, can’t imagine, or can’t articulate creatively. So, what has made Empowerment […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Are plastic-eating microorganisms the solution to our plastic pollution woes? And if so, do we have to slow down our production of plastic? Credit: pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: Is there any truth to claims that we need not worry about plastic pollution because nature […]
MA Groups: More Transparency Needed Around Prescription Drug Costs Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service Prescription-drug costs have skyrocketed in recent years, and a bill before the Massachusetts General Court aims to rein them in. The proposal would lower co-payments and other out-of-pocket costs for drugs such as insulin and asthma inhalers. It also […]
Changing School Leaders By John O. Harney Comings and Goings … Karen DuBois-Walton Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont named New Haven Housing Authority President Karen DuBois-Walton to chair the Connecticut State Board of Education. DuBois-Walton, the former chief of staff for John DeStefano Jr., New Haven’s longest-serving mayor, will succeed Allan Taylor. Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced she will step down at […]
Notes from Commissioner Infante-Green Black History Month ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN RIDE is proud to celebrate Black History Month and to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of the Black community locally and nationally. This is one of our most important observances and an opportunity to reflect on both how far we have come […]
Public Transit Public Good Coalition Condemns MBTA’s Proposal to Impose a $3 Surcharge on Charlie Cards MA – The following statement has been issued by the Public Transit Public Good coalition: “This new surcharge of $3 for Charlie Card, proposed by MBTA staff at the Audit and Finance Subcommittee this morning, places an additional burden […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Celebrates Cookie Season with Sixth Annual Cookies & Cocktails Event! Warwick, RI— In March 2022, Girl Scouts will celebrate its 110th anniversary and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is celebrating with our delicious annual event, Cookies & Cocktails! Once again, the festivities are shaping up to […]
