Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent “border wall” shutdown affected the federal government’s ability to safeguard our air and water quality and otherwise protect our environment and public lands? — Peter Nicholson, via e-mail No one is happy about the recent partial shutdown of the federal government in the U.S. as President Trump plays […]
Short Story Writing Workshops for Teens Whether you have been writing for years or are just starting out, TLC’s 3-week Short Story Writing Workshop for Teens will help you get in touch with your creativity, get your ideas onto the page, and connect with other writers your age in a fun and supportive space. Participants […]
RIPTA and Quonset Launch Pilot Program Bringing Transit Service to Quonset Business Park Free Trial Period Will Be Offered Through Mid-April 2019 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) announced the launch of a pilot program to bring bus service to businesses at the Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown. This […]
6/10 Interchange Project As part of the 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction Project, motorists can expect the following changes: Rte. 6 East, all traffic shifted to the left just after the Hartford Ave. exit. Both eastbound and westbound lanes are narrowed and located on the westbound side of the highway. Rte. 6 East at Broadway, exit closed […]
Atlantic Beach Hospitality Announces New Brand Flag – Wyndham Newport Hotel Local Ownership & Management Group Brings Wyndham Brand to Newport County NEWPORT, RI – Atlantic Beach Hospitality – a family-owned management company boasting 40+ years of industry experience in the local Rhode Island community – announces today the Wyndham Newport Hotel, converting the 143-room property in […]
R.I. African Heritage Civil Rights History Exhibit to Open in February RIBHS, RIHPHC, and RIHS Invite Public to Attend NPS-Supported Project; Includes Teacher Workshop PROVIDENCE, R.I. (January 11, 2019) – The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society (RIBHS), and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) invite […]
FEMA Approves Pawtucket-Central Falls Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Plan is the first multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan in the state. PAWTUCKET – In the culmination of more than a year and a half of collaboration between the Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the Pawtucket-Central Falls Multi-Jurisdictional […]
JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS SILLY SCIENCE Join us on Monday January 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Community Room for Silly Science. Silly Science and Mystical Math is a monthly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) program for children ages 3.5 through 6. Presented by Gina McGarrigle and Marsha Wright from Self Help Inc. CFCE. […]
