Environmentally responsible approach also has added financial benefits to Pawtucket ??PAWTUCKET ??? On June 6th, Pawtucket???s recycling program was expanded to include the small business community. Earlier this morning, Mayor Donald R. Grebien paid a visit to some of the small businesses that have signed up to participate in the program to gain valuable feedback […]
Historical Society Honors 200 Years of Freedom from Slavery in Little Compton?? Moselle Gray, enslaved in North Carolina by Little Compton Native Arnold Gray. Freed and brought to Little Compton in 1860 by his brother and heir Willard Gray.?????? LITTLE COMPTON ??? On August 5, 1816 David Hillard???s last will and testament was approved by […]
General Assembly passes bills that enable Providence and Central Falls to form alternative high school STATE HOUSE ??? The General Assembly has passed legislation (2016-H 8113 / 2016-S 2867 SubA) that enables the cities of Providence and Central Falls to create an alternative academy for students having difficulty in traditional public school.?? The legislation, sponsored […]
Rehoboth Contra Dance Caller,??Linda Leslie; music by??Riptide?? Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, July 8, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. This is a special “dancer request” night. Dancers can go to the Friends […]
CALL FOR ENTRIES – Top Award $1000 Jurors: Bob Dilworth, artist/educator and Audrey Monahan, photographer Special award given by Mihailo Djuric, artistic director, Festival Ballet Providence Deadline for submissions: July 15, 2016 Using the same principles and design challenges a choreography faces on the stage, interpret energy and movement through the use of primary elements; […]
Museum of Work & Culture Celebrates Students??? Creative Talents & Civic Pride (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) ??? On June 15 the Museum of Work & Culture and Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced the winners of the Woonsocket Proud essay and art contest at an Open House for participating teachers, students, and their families. The contest was part of […]
NORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Come play with us! The Norton Council on Aging and the Library are cohosting a Corn Hole tournament on Monday July 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM. We’ll provide the equipment and light snacks, you bring your “A” game. Play for fitness, fun, friendly competition and (of course) bragging rights!?? Register at the […]
Assembly OKs limited retail sales by breweries and distilleries Bill is designed to help small businesses, promote tourism niche?? STATE HOUSE ??? The General Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Michael A. Morin and Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski to allow breweries and distilleries to sell limited amounts of their products to visitors for sampling […]
