Monday, June 22, 2026

“TEN MILE RIVER RAMBLES”

BUSY BEAVER COLONIES BY DON DOUCETTE  I’ve been self-tutoring regarding the life ways of beaver colonies by personally surfing You-Tube for information.   Photo By Jill Miller One young activist has caught my eye as I follow his adventures with some episodes involving Massachusetts territory. He calls himself, including his citizen activities, “post 10.” One specialty […]

SETH MAGAZINER ANNOUNCES RI SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS

Legislative leaders, Treasurer Magaziner announce bill to expand historic investment in Rhode Island school buildings EAST PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Legislation seeks $300-million bond to continue critical school construction progress   PROVIDENCE, RI – Cosponsors Sen. Hanna M. Gallo, Sen. Sandra Cano and Representative Brandon Potter joined General Treasurer Seth Magaziner as well as educators, students and community […]

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Framingham State U Taps Provost of a Maryland HBCU as Next Prez By John O. Harney   Comings and Goings … NANCY NIIEMI Framingham State University Trustees tapped University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Nancy Niemi to be the Massachusetts institution’s eighth president, succeeding F. Javier Cevallos, who announced he’s retiring after this academic year. […]

USPS ACCEPTED 13.2 BILLION MAILPIECES IN HOLIDAY SEASON

USPS Accepted More Than 13.2 Billion Mailpieces and Packages this Holiday Season with an Average Delivery Time of Less Than 3 Days Mail and package volume accepted into network increased year over year Operational improvements and strategic investments under 10-year plan boosted daily processing capacity by 13 million packages Preparations helped mitigate delays even as […]

BVT: PARK GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Blackstone Valley National Historical Park Seeks Input   SLATER MILL   The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input to guide the development of a general management plan for Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (“the park”). The plan is in the early stages of development, and the National Park Service is seeking feedback […]

MC KEE SIGNS $119 MILLION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA FUNDING BILL

Legislators approve spending portion of ARPA funds STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly approved a plan for using $119 million of Rhode Island’s $1.13 billion American Rescue Plan Act State Fiscal Recovery Funds to help children, families, small businesses and the tourism industry, and boost affordable housing and broadband planning. The proposal was immediately signed […]

PLAINVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Puzzle Sale The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will have a Puzzle Sale on January 22nd at the Town Hall Meeting room from 9 AM-12:30 PM.   The sale will continue in the library’s conference room during normal library hours from January 24-29.   We will have a $5 bag sale on January 29. […]

MASSACHUSETTS GOP – GET INVOLVED

Dear Republican Activist, Out-of-control inflation, assaults on freedom, and an out-of-touch, out-to-lunch Democrat in the White House presiding over the whole mess means NOW is the best time to get involved. Campaign trainings are being scheduled and held throughout the commonwealth, and your help is crucial! If you’re thinking about running for office, or if […]