Statement from Governor Raimondo on the Department of Justice’s decision not to defend the Affordable Care Act GINA RAIMONDO “Washington’s latest effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act is nothing short of unconscionable. Gutting protections for the Rhode Islanders with preexisting conditions could be the difference between life and death for some of our state’s […]
Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadget-making companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint???— Doug Greco, Newark, NJ ?? While some gadget-makers are already prioritizing greener sourcing and operations, others have a long way to go. The international environmental advocacy group Greenpeace has been keeping track of the tech industry???s […]
Mayor Grebien Testifies in Support of Legislation to Re-Open Memorial Hospital DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET ??? Last week, Mayor Donald R. Grebien testified in support of Senate bills 2953 and 2954 and House bills 8245 and 8242, which will impact the potential re-opening or conversion of Memorial Hospital. Fire Chief William Sisson, Mary Lou Moran, […]
JUNE?? 20 – JULY 21 THEATRE BY THE SEA???S 85TH CELEBRATION CONTINUES??WITH THE WORLDWIDE MEGA-HIT MAMMA MIA! WAKEFIELD, RI ??? In celebration of 85 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the Rhode Island Regional Premiere of the international sensation, Mamma Mia! which will be presented […]
This is a great opportunity to hear from all three state senate candidates. June 12, 2018 Natick Morse Library 6:45 ??? 8:45 PM DEMOCRATIC STATE SENATE DEBATE ???NORFOLK, BRISTOL, & MIDDLESEX Hosted by the Following Democratic Town Committees Millis ??? Natick ??? Needham – Sherborn – Wayland – Wellesley FORMAT 6:30 PM???????????????? Doors Open ??? […]
SOIREE SATURDAY 15, 2018 Wonderful Food and Drink Live Music by Jazz Until Dawn A Petite Silent Auction of Paddles Transformed by Some of the Cape’s Finest Artists Good Friends A Great Cause MENU Wine, Signature Cocktail, Assorted Libations Hors d’oeuvres Shrimp, Lobster, and Scallops in Cognac Lobster Sauce Tenderloins of Beef with Bordelaise Sauce […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2018, 8 PM WILCOX PARK, WESTERLY, RI WESTERLY, RI ??? Booming cannons, extravagant fireworks, church bells, and the sound of 180 singers and 60 orchestral musicians will fill Westerly???s beautiful Wilcox Park on Saturday, June 23, at 8 pm, as the Chorus of Westerly presents its 38th annual Summer Pops performance. The […]
Occasional overnight highway closures will be needed The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that work is scheduled to begin next week for the full replacement of the Pine Street Bridge in Pawtucket. The bridge will be closed for four months, starting on Monday, June 11. It carries northbound traffic on Pine […]
