Arts in the Village Presents the Providence Mandolin Orchestra in Concert On Saturday, February 9, Arts in the Village welcomes back the Providence Mandolin Orchestra, one of the most popular performers in this concert series. For over 35 years, the PMO has been a leading American mandolin ensemble, appearing throughout the Eastern United States and Canada and […]

GAMM THEATRE OPENS NEW YEAR WITH U.S. PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT WATCH WARWICK, RI – The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) opens the new year with the U.S. premiere of The Night Watch, Hattie Naylor’s adaptation of Sarah Waters’ best-selling novel. Gamm Artistic Director Tony Estrella directs this poignant story about liberation and loss set against […]

Raimondo Signs Executive Order Establishing Rhode Island Complete Count Committee for Upcoming 2020 Census   GINA M. RAIMONDO PROVIDENCE, RI –  In an effort to ensure that the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census does not under count segments of the Rhode Island population, Governor Gina M. Raimondo signed an executive order establishing the Rhode Island Complete […]

I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge Rehabilitation As part of the I-295/Rte. 6 Bridge rehabilitation project, motorists can expect the following changes: I-295 North and Rte. 6 West: Closure of the northbound service road. Access maintained to Exits 9A and 9C. Follow signed detour. Closure of Exit 9B. Follow signed detour. Lane restrictions from two to one on […]

Dear EarthTalk: Is so-called eco-friendly dry cleaning a reality? – Jane Krause, Garden City, NJ Although some greener alternatives exist, most dry cleaners still use perchloroethylene (“perc” for short), a petroleum-based solvent that can be hazardous to the human central nervous system, with exposure causing headaches, nausea, dizziness and memory problems for some people.   […]

OPEN MEETING  Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM, the GATRA Consumer Advisory Committee will meet at the Attleboro Public Library, 74 North Main Street, Attleboro Ma, 02703.   Tell us your experience with GATRA!!  Come speak about your issues with GATRA fixed-Route and/or paratransit services.   Group transportation to and from GCAC meetings is […]

Pawtucket City Calendar Released and Going Fast   DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced that the official 2019 City Calendar are now available at Pawtucket City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue, and various municipal sites throughout the City. “This year 7,500 copies have been made available to the public until all are […]

43rd Annual Penguin Plunge Join us on  Tuesday, January 1, 2019 and help us celebrate the 43rd Annual Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island at Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. Join thousands of individuals who will be “Freezin for a Reason” when they take the plunge at exactly 12 noon to raise money for Special […]