RI GOP Warwick, RI -??According to recent news reports, under Governor Gina Raimondo, R.I. Health & Human Services failed to file an appeal of a court decision, which could cost the state $24 million.?? This is the same agency which is responsible for the UHIP debacle.?? Gregory Hazian, who failed to file the appeal, is […]

Lessons From the Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE) Community?? By Hugh Norton How do you envision your retirement? For some, there’s an idealistic image that many share of days spent walking along a warm beach, endless travel and a leisurely lifestyle. On the other end of the spectrum, some people haven’t had the opportunities […]

Building the Pollinator’s Garden ?? A Community Project at Baldwin Elementary For over a year, The Empowerment Factory has been working to build a community pollinator’s garden at Baldwin Elementary in Pawtucket. Throughout the spring in the COZ program, Gail and Wendy have been educating the 2nd graders on bees and butterflies. This summer we […]

Mayor??Announces Appointment of Public Works Director ?? DONALD R. GREBIEN PAWTUCKET ??? Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced the appointment of Eric Earls as the City???s Director of Public Works. As the director, he will oversee approximately 80 supervisors and employees and operations including parks, road repaving, storm water management, snow removal, administrative and budgetary responsibilities, […]

Dems Enter Convention As A Party In Chaos That Can’t Be Trusted?? MA GOP Launches Digital Ads To Highlight Party’s Abysmal Record???? WORCESTER –??Massachusetts Democrats are headed to Worcester this weekend desperately hoping to paper over their abysmal record which has shown them to be a party in chaos that simply can’t be trusted. ?? […]

CLASSIC CLASSES IRISH SINGERS,??THEIR HISTORY & STORIES with Sean Murphy ?? Wednesdays, beginning June 6 4 weeks from 6-7pm $75/$70 members Much of recent Irish history is reflected in the content of the songs of Irish singers and in their own personal history. Each week you will be introduced to a singer whose life and […]

Dear EarthTalk: My vet tells me my 18-year-old cat is nearing the end of her life and I???m wondering what my options are for a green-friendly burial??????????????????? ?????????????????? — Sandy Monroe, New York, NY ?? Some 94 million cats and 89 million dogs living with us as our pets in the United States. Given that […]

Salamanders, Sea Stars and a Summer Concert Too!?? Audubon Society of Rhode Island July 2018 Programs and Events for Children and Families Ah, it???s summer! Join Bill Harley for a concert on the lawn at Caratunk, learn??all about salamanders, and meet some sea stars and other marine critters. Get off the couch, head??outside and enjoy […]