How Is The Rhinoceros Faring? Kim Wahnke May 16, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s rhino populations faring these days?– A.K., Montreal, Quebec The rhinoceros, famous for its impressive size and striking horns, is one of the biggest land mammals in the world. Once widespread, the species has now become a symbol of catastrophic population […]
Start Your Summer in the Great Outdoors! June 2024 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Start your summer off right in the great outdoors! Come discover some of the amazing birds, bats, and insects that thrive in the Ocean State. Pick up a paintbrush at the new Maxwell Mays Art Studio or learn how to design a garden for wildlife. […]
STATE HOUSE – The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Roger A. Picard to place a question on the next statewide ballot asking voters to amend the state constitution to guarantee “an equitable, adequate and meaningful education to each child.” ROGER A. PICARD Such a constitutional guarantee would ensure that systems that are failing children […]
Nominations Open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor WARWICK, RI (May 13, 2024)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2024 Leading Women of Distinction Awards are now open. Anyone can nominate a woman who leads by example, exemplifies the Girl Scout mission, […]
RIPCC birthday meeting Sunday, May 26, 2024 The Rhode Island Post Card Club was founded in May of 1958. We will celebrate our 66th birthday at our May 26, 2024 meeting. The meeting and sale will be from 9 AM to about 1 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street in North Providence. […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Tours Announced Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home? Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have scheduled tours to the historical island light station from June to September. The summer/fall season is the only opportunity for the public to visit the local landmark, which has been fully restored […]
Lobster Lunch May 31, 2024 at Centenary United Methodist Church, Attleboro Lobster Lunch Take-Out Order your lobster lunch today! Order the Lobster Tortilla Wrap or the Traditional Famous Lobster Roll. Both are filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo). Alternatively, enjoy a 12oz container of homemade macaroni […]
Senate approves Sen. Murray bill to prohibit declawing STATE HOUSE – The Senate approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Melissa A. Murray to prohibit the declawing of cats in Rhode Island. The bill now goes to the House for consideration. The legislation (2024-S 2007) would prohibit declawing of a cat unless a licensed veterinarian has determined […]
