Report: Keep Special Interests Out of Sheriffs’ Elections Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service A new report recommends changes to the way political campaigns are paid for, analyzing contributions to local sheriffs’ races in 11 states, including Massachusetts. The report from the group Common Cause found many potential conflicts of interest among sheriffs and their political […]
Congratulations, State Preservation Grantees! Earlier today, Governor Daniel McKee, the RI State Council on the Arts (RISCA), and the RI Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission jointly announced the recipients of 18 State Preservation Grants and 24 State Cultural Facilities Grants. The 42 awards represent a total of $3.46 million for capital projects at public and nonprofit arts and performance […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Kicks Off 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Season Girl Scouts in Southeastern New England are now selling the new brownie-inspired AdventurefulsTM cookie alongside other favorites, and each purchase powers amazing adventures for them. [Warwick, RI—January 11, 2022]—Today Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) and Girl Scouts of the USA […]
USDA encourages sponsors to submit funding requests for watershed projects AMHERST, Mass., Jan. 10, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging local sponsors to submit project requests for funding through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers several programs to help communities improve […]
POMHAM ROCKS LIGHT HOUSE Photo of lighthouse by Charles Gruetzner Pomham Rocks Lighthouse marks its 150th year in 2022. Events are being planned throughout the year for members and the community to celebrate this special year. You can join in the celebration by becoming a member of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. Members […]
CHAMPIONS FOR A MORE JUST AND RESILIENT RI FOOD SYSTEM, APPLY WITHIN New Seats are Open at the RI Food Policy Council’s Table RHODE ISLAND, USA (January 10, 2022) — The need to strengthen and develop Rhode Island’s food system has never been greater, and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is […]
POP-JAZZ CROONER NICOLAS KING BRINGS NEW SHOW TO THEATRE BY THE SEA NICOLAS KING WAKEFIELD, RI – Theatre By The Sea’s owner and producer Bill Hanney, who recently announced the reopening of Theatre By The Sea after a 21-month intermission, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, is ecstatic to open the 2021 Summer Concert Series with […]
Pawtucket Warming Centers PAWTUCKET- Due to the anticipated low temperatures for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 11, 2021, Pawtucket’s Warming Centers will open consisting of the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, Pawtucket Public Library, and the Leon Mathieu Senior Center. Please see details as follows: The Blackstone Valley Visitor Center 175 Main Street First […]
