Monday, July 14, 2025

NEW LAW REQUIRES REGISTERED CONTRACTOR’S VALID ID

Bill that requires valid IDs for registered contractors signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and Sen. Brian J. Thompson that requires all licensed contractor applicants produce a valid ID has been signed into law. Brian J. Thompson “This bill goes a long way to create a more level […]

NEWPORT CAR MUSEUM

Car with Wings Helps Newport Car Museum Celebrate Eighth Anniversary 1995 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Wows in World Car Gallery PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (July 10, 2025) – To celebrate its eighth anniversary, the Newport Car Museum, located in Portsmouth, R.I., has unveiled a truly special addition to its world-class collection: a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, custom finished […]

“A CLOSE READING” AT LINDEN PLACE

Bicentennial Poem Analysis to Capsulize Bristol’s History Bristol, R.I.- An historic poem that reexamined Bristol’s history from an 1880 perspective will be under analysis at a close reading on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00PM at Linden Place. Written on the occasion of Bristol’s Bicentennial celebration by Bishop Mark Anthony DeWolf Howe, the epic ten page […]

WAM: “AFTER HOURS SUMMER SERIES”

Thursday, July 17, 4 pm – 7pm Free for Members, $20 for general public Stoddard courtyard and Museum-wide Meet your sanctuary for the summer. The Museum is open late on the last four Thursdays of July. Whether you’re unwinding after work or enjoying a special date night, this is your spot for a rejuvenating summer […]

SPIRIT OF PLAINVILLE, MA

Nora BelcherSpirit of Plainville Social Media Coordinator The Spirit of Plainville kicks off its free summer concert series on Saturday, July 12, 2025.  Come join us at Teleford Park, 142 South Street (Route 1A), Plainville, MA 02762, on Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.   There will be live music, food trucks and ice […]

FOCUS PILOT ON MAIN STREETS

Legislators launch pilot program to strengthen Rhode Island’s main streets “Our main streets have the potential to be the jewels of our 39 cities and towns, to act as vibrant economic, cultural and community hubs that enrich our entire state. While local organizations have worked hard to develop them, our main streets have suffered from […]

EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES

BOOKS R US The Friends of the East Providence Public Library want to be your best source of books to read and to offer a convenient location for you to donate books you have read. Donated books are sold at the Fall and Spring Book Sales and provide funds for library programs, equipment and events. […]

RI BIRTH CERTIFICATE ERRORS CAN BE MODIFIED

Legislation that allows for birth certificate errors to be corrected signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by House Majority Whip Katherine S. Kazarian and Sen. Robert Britto to allow adults to modify their birth certificates with culturally sensitive language has been signed into law. Robert Britto “A person’s birth certificate should accurately reflect […]