Mayor Grebien Announces Public Protection Classification Upgrade DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET ??? Mayor Donald. R. Grebien and the Pawtucket Fire Department announced that the City???s Public Protection Classification (PPC), a rating for its preparedness and ability to fight fires, has been upgraded. The Insurance Service Office, an organization which provides emergency preparedness information to insurance […]
Providence Native Participates in World???s Largest International Maritime Warfare Exercise PEARL HARBOR ??? A 2009 Classical High School graduate and Providence, Rhode Island, native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world???s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Seaman Apprentice Ellen Sharkey is a mass communication specialist aboard […]
Senator Ross Offers Annual Beach Report to Constituents ?? RICHARD ROSS Boston ??? Senator Richard Ross is pleased to make available the latest edition of the Marine and Freshwater Beach Testing in Massachusetts Annual Report. The report provides a tremendous amount of information on public state beaches and water safety in Massachusetts by the Massachusetts […]
CONSERVATION COALITION PRESERVES 229 ACRE??SISTERS OF MERCY PROPERTY IN CUMBERLAND $1.5 million acquisition of ???Mercy Woods??? tract near Diamond Hill Reservoir will protect drinking water supplies and wildlife habitat, and provide opportunities for public recreation.?? PROVIDENCE ??? The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced it has helped permanently protect 229 acres of […]
There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. GLEN LOPER This Dancer Request Night is being held in memory of Linda Leslie, who began this??annual??event a few years ago. ?? All dances will be taught by caller Rich […]
THE 15TH ANNUAL PROVIDENCE IMPROV FEST! [Providence, RI] ?????This September, the annual??PROVIDENCE IMPROV FEST??will be celebrating its fifteenth year! ??The FEST which started with 3 local troupes in 2004 now showcases over 40 of the best local and national acts in the improv comedy world.?? The FEST will bring back some FEST favorites from years […]
Deadline for Nominations July 20th ! Pawtucket:?? The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Pawtucket Hall of Fame with a deadline of Friday July 20th for all letters of nomination and supporting materials.????????This annual signature event is a celebration to recognize those individuals whose efforts – in any […]
Dear EarthTalk: As a member of Joe Public, is it possible to monitor pesticide levels when my neighboring farmer sprays his fields? I have wild bees and am concerned that they are being affected.??– Mickey Proctor, Ames, IA In search of nectar and pollen, bees can be exposed to acutely toxic pesticide residues, resulting in […]
