The Greening of Antarctica Pravit Kochar October 31, 2024 Red and green algae color the snow on Half Moon Island off Antarctica. Credit: Paul Seligman, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Is the so-called “greening” of Antarctica as its ice melts actually helping to prevent climate change given that plant life absorbs and stores carbon? – W.P. Smith, […]
ARCTIC VOICES November 14 – February 23, 2025 The New Bedford Art Museum in partnership with the New Bedford Free Public Library and Look North Gallery presents: Arctic Voices, an exhibition representing artistic responses to the arctic region across time and cultures. Abraham Anghik RubenStudy for Arctic Apocalypse nbam 1 The exhibition offers a range […]
Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 11:00am–3:00pm Plimoth Grist Mill Join us for Grain Fest at the Plimoth Grist Mill and let your curiosity pop with kernels of knowledge. In the past, grains such as corn and wheat went from farm, to mill, to table. Today, the Plimoth Grist Mill works with local and regional partners to […]
OP ED: Rhode Island’s Political Stockholm Syndrome: Time to Snap Out of It? By House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale Michael W. Chippendale At a press conference earlier this year about the failed Washington Bridge, Rhode Island’s Democratic leaders had a simple message for voters: “We need money for this bridge—vote Democrat, because Republican’s can’t help.” […]
RIPTA Service to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 Free Bus Service for All Local Veterans on Veterans Day and to WaterFire – A Salute to Veterans on November 2 Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will offer free service on Veterans Day, Monday, November […]
LUNCH & LEARN “Breaking the Thanksgiving Myth” Virtual Program Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Tomaquag Museum (map) Join us monthly for a free virtual presentation on Indigenous history and culture. Grab your lunch and take a break with us! In November, we will be presenting… Breaking the Thanksgiving Myth The long-held conventions we associate […]
RIPTA’s Successful Newport Hop-On Hop-Off Promotion Ends Customer Service Kiosk to Remain Open through December Providence, Rhode Island… Following a successful summer season, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority’s (RIPTA) free “Hop-On Hop-Off” bus service promotion in Newport concluded yesterday, October 31, 2024. The free service, funded by Discover Newport and the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode […]
Federal and State Officials Join RIPTA and City of Providence in Celebrating the Reopening of the Historic East Side Tunnel Following Extensive Renovations L-R): Eric Papetti, Director of Planning and Program Development, Federal Transit Administration; House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi; Christopher Durand, RIPTA Interim Chief Executive Officer; U.S. Senator Jack Reed; U.S. Representative Gabe Amo; and […]
