Pioneer, Nurse, Community Advocate For nearly five decades, Maria Fatima Barros has devoted her life to a simple but powerful belief—that every person deserves to be cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect. From a young immigrant arriving in Rhode Island to a pioneering nurse, healthcare leader, mentor, and advocate, she has spent her life […]
A Massachusetts diploma should come with a plan We can lead by pairing academic preparation with a clear plan for every student’s future BY Marinell Rousmaniere AND Antoniya Marinova THIS MONTH, more than 280,000 students in Massachusetts entered high school classrooms to begin another school year. As schools greet them for their first days of the […]
Rhode Island Post Card Club September 27th Meeting The Rhode Island Post Card Club will hold its next meeting and sale on Sunday September 27th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street in North Providence. The hall is easily accessible from Route 146. Take the Mineral Spring Ave. […]
REDUCE CANCER RHODE ISLAND IN PHOTO: From left, Rep. Susan R. Donovan, Gov. Dan McKee and Sen. Pamela J. Lauria. STATE HOUSE – Legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria and Rep. Susan R. Donovan was ceremonially signed into law today to create a special license plate that will support colon cancer awareness efforts in […]
Plants Boost Pollen Production When They Hear Pollinators Nearby Nirati Iyer September 4, 2026 The evening primrose is among the plants that can hear pollinators buzzing nearby and ramp up pollen production accordingly. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Can plants actually “hear” pollinators nearby and open up accordingly and can we harness this knowledge to help […]
$5,000 SQUANTUM ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION GRANT TO HELP COMPLETE POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE FENCE In September 1938, a powerful hurricane devastated New England. Pomham Rocks Lighthouse was not damaged, but the storm destroyed the dock and the white picket fence that surrounded the island. The fence was replaced the following year with a green chain-link fence. […]
Good afternoon, Please share this information with your audience . Arts in the Village appreciates your help on spreading the information. Meredith Denno, Coordinator Arts in the Village Francesca Anderegg, violinist Randall Hodgkinson, pianist Sunday, November 15, 2026 2:30 PM in Goff Hall 124 Bay state Rd, Rehoboth MA Handicapped parking, Complimentary refreshments Tickets […]
Attleboro Arts Museum 35th Benefit Art Auction Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA The Attleboro Arts Museum’s annual Benefit Art Auction is one of the Museum’s largest fundraising events of the year. All proceeds from the Auction support the Museum’s community arts programs, exhibitions, operations, and Museum School art classes for all ages. […]
