Constitutional Convention Commission meets Wednesday STATE HOUSE – The bipartisan preparatory constitutional convention commission will be meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Flanagan Campus, 1762 Old Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. The meeting will take place at The Commons, first floor. The bi-partisan commission will meet to hear and accept public […]
GOV. MAURA HEALEY on Monday doubled down on her inability to prevent the closure of Steward Health Care’s hospitals, including those that received qualified bids but still face an uncertain future during bankruptcy proceedings. MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR MAURA HEALEY GOV. MAURA HEALEYUp to five Steward hospitals could transition to new owners after a sales hearing in bankruptcy […]
Hop into a duck boat—renovated World War II amphibious vehicle—for a comprehensive tour of Boston. Pass Boston Common, Quincy Market, and the Celtics’ home turf at TD Garden. Then splashdown into the Charles River for a view of the city by boat. Learn all about Boston’s history and landmarks as you go. Duck Boat Sightseeing […]
Celebrating National Book Lovers Day By Joseph Morra on August 2024 Adult Summer Reading, Collections, eBooks, Readers’ Advisory, Reading Bibliophiles, bookworms, and beginning readers rejoice! August 9 is National Book Lovers Day, a day to celebrate the joy of books and literature. Reading is a great way to see the world, to learn a new skill, or to walk in someone else’s shoes. Books […]
Enchanted Evenings All Enchanted Evening Programs are paused for the month of August and will return in the fall. ENCHANTED EVENINGS AT THE ART MUSEUM Join us every week for our Enchanted Evenings. A new and different menu of fun, educational, and entertaining experiences at the Art Museum. Our interdisciplinary public programs are tied to […]
Newport Historical Society Annual Meeting October 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting to learn more about what the NHS has accomplished this year, and to discuss our plans for the future! More details to come. Details Date: October 3, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Venue Colony House […]
This week in Pawtucket, our community came together to celebrate, support, and strengthen the bonds that make our city vibrant. We were thrilled to celebrate the 9th Anniversary of the Renaissance Adult Day Health Center, a cornerstone in providing crucial support to the elderly and adults with disabilities throughout Rhode Island. The impact of this […]
Predicting Wildfires: Mitigation Through Knowledge Roddy Scheer August 8, 2024 As we grapple with the growing risk, efforts to enhance predictive capabilities and mitigate the impact of wildfires have become paramount. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: How can we get better at predicting when and where wildfires will occur so we can adequately mitigate their impact? —R.K., […]
