Political Notebook: Amid ballot fight, teachers’ union dipped into legislative racesPlus: Crucial meeting for Healey’s MBTA task force THE FINAL TALLY isn’t in yet, but the latest numbers show the Massachusetts Teachers Association spent more than $15 million on Question 2, their successful ballot measure to neuter the high-stakes MCAS test. But that wasn’t the […]

DECEMBER 6TH 4:00 – 7:00pm BRIGHT NIGHT & re-tREE COMMUNITY EXHIBITION OPENING Where: Santa will be at The Cheese Wheel in Tiverton Four Corners. The Chorus will be performing in front of The Four Corners Gallery at 6:00 PM Admission: FREE & OPEN to the public. Come visit Santa at The Cheese Wheel during Bright […]

Newport String Quartet (Matinee Concert) When: Sunday , December 8th, at 3:00 pm Where: The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners, RI 02878 Admission: General Admission Tickets are $25.00 Non-profit supporter level tickets are $35.00 ($10.00 of a supporter level ticket supports the educational programming and mission of Newport Strings. Tickets can be […]

Dam Removals Succeed In Restoring Fish Runs Isabella Sollazzo November 20, 2024 Workers dismantle the Savage Rapids Dam on the Rogue River in Oregon. Credit: Oregon State University, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Now that we are a few decades into the process of removing dams, how are the fish ecosystems doing?—H.F., Boulder, CO Dams, often built […]

RIPTA Board of Directors Names Transit Executive Christopher Durand New Chief Executive Officer Christopher Durand Has Been Serving as Interim CEO Since April 2024 Christopher Durand The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Christopher Durand as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 21, 2024. He has been serving […]

DECEMBER KIDS ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES Behind the Curtain: PropsMonday, Dec 2, 3:45pm at Weaver LibraryAges 7-12If you were to put on a production of Frozen, what props would you need?Explore the importance of props and create your own for the fairytaleThe Snow Queen (the inspiration for Frozen). Reading BuddiesTuesdays, Dec 3 & 10, […]

Warm Up Winter: Wine Sauce Dishes + Pairings — With fall flavors already tantalizing taste buds and winter on fast approach, there’s no better way to embrace the season than with comforting dishes enriched by the depth and complexity of wine sauces. From the rustic elegance of Coq au Vin to the light and aromatic […]

PAWTUCKET FIRST LADY GREBIEN GEARS UP TO DISTRIBUTE 850+ TURKEY BASKETS PAWTUCKET – First Lady Laureen Grebien announces the upcoming assembling and distribution of 850+ turkey baskets to low-income Pawtucket residents. These baskets, distributed next Monday, will help these individuals to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. What: Over 100 volunteers, from students, adults, members of […]