Wednesday, June 24, 2026

NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM

Who won Best in Show? We’re pleased to share the winners of our annual Members’ Exhibition! Best in Show: Nancy Whitcomb with “Dog Eat Dog World” First Runner Up: Susan Gilmore with “Blustery” Second Runner Up: Dora Atwater Millikin with “Nantucket Light Ship” Honorable Mention: Susan Costa with “Red Bag” Staff Pick: Elizabeth Stanton with […]

RIDE: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Notes from Commissioner Infante-Green Angélica Infante-Green Vaccinations and Boosters Available    It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the holiday season. As the calendar year comes to a close and winter begins, we’re all excited to gather with our friends and families and celebrate.   At the same time, however, COVID-19 is spreading in Rhode Island. Pediatric cases […]

COMMONWEALTH CARES: CHILDREN GRANT PROGRAM

Department of Early Education and Care Announces Expansion of the Commonwealth Cares for Children Grant Program   BOSTON — The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) today announced the expansion of the Commonwealth Cares for Children(C3) stabilization grants to help sustain child care providers and enable families to find care.    With the expansion, child care […]

CULTURAL CENTER OF CAPE COD

HIS WEEK’S MUSE – Cultural Center Announces New Executive Director Molly Demeulenaere   So much has happened in 2021! We are thrilled to go into 2022 stronger than ever and fully committed to our mission to serve the entire Cape Cod community and visitors to the area by offering instruction, entertainment, and exhibition in the visual, […]

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

WASHINGTON — Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III was ceremonially sworn in as Director of the National Park Service (NPS) by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today. Charles F. “Chuck” Sams III Chuck is the first Tribal citizen to lead the agency, which has been without a Senate confirmed leader for nearly five years. “Everyone […]

QUINT STUDER: GOALS AND PERFORMANCE

Why Aren’t We Meeting Our Goals? Five Reasons Initiatives Fail or Underperform By Quint Studer Why do initiatives and/or programs fail? Or, if they don’t completely fail, why do they fall short of achieving their desired goals?   I recently had the privilege to present to leaders at a health system. It is always nice […]

EARTHTALK: AMAZON HERO OR VILLAIN?

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Despite efforts by Amazon.com to achieve net zero emissions, environmentalists still have plenty of beefs with the e-tailing juggernaut. Credit: Soumit, FlickrCC   Dear EarthTalk: Is Amazon.com an environmental hero or villain?  — J. West, Orange, CA Not surprisingly, Amazon.com’s environmental performance is a mixed […]