Trump Budget Cuts Threaten National Parks Saanvi Doshi U.S, national parks, like the Grand Tetons pictured here, are facing severe budget cuts thanks to Trump administration mania over cost cutting. Credit: Roddy Scheer.Dear EarthTalk: How have Trump’s budget cuts affected U.S. national parks and can we expect widespread closures during the busy summer season? — Mary […]
RIPCC birthday meeting Sunday, May 25, 2025 The Rhode Island Post Card Club was founded in May of 1958. We will celebrate our 67th birthday at our May 25, 2025 meeting. The meeting and sale will be from 9 AM to about 2 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 15 Bassett Street in North Providence. […]
Local Girl Scout Educates Youth about Pollinators GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD HIGHEST AWARD IN GIRL SCOUTING Warwick, R.I. (May 13, 2025)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Emma Quigley from Bristol, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. EMMA AND TWO SCHOLARS […]
Tell Me Your Journey to RI – Cuentame Tu Historia: Documenting Colombian Immigration to Rhode Island Where: Rhode Island College Workforce Development Hub (934 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863) When: Wednesday, May 21st, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Rhode Island Historical Society and Colombia in RI Celebrate Oral History Project Documents the Stories of […]
Senate honors members of Pokanoket Tribe Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa, at far right, with members of the Pokanoket Tribe in the Senate chamber Wednesday. From left, they are Council Member Elsie Morrison, Sachem Toni Marie Walmsley, Council Member Kelly Harden, Council Member Don Brown Jr., Sagamore William Guy, Chief Sachem Tracey Dancing Star, Sachem Harry […]
United States Postal Service Reminds Customers to Check and Maintain Their Mailboxes During National Mailbox Improvement Week Boston, MA — With National Mailbox Improvement Week approaching (May 18 – May 24), the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging customers to inspect, maintain, and upgrade their mailboxes to help ensure safe, secure, and efficient mail delivery. “Customer’s […]
JUNE 21, 2025 10 AM – 4PM A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE ON THE ORIGINS OF KING PHILIP’S WAR:A CONVERSATION AND BUS TOUR June 21, 10am-4pm Joseph Case Junior High School, Swansea MA Speakers:Strong Turtle, Pokanoket Tribal HistorianEric B. Schultz, Author and Historian Sponsored by:Bristol Historical & Preservation SocietyKPW350Old Colony History MuseumSowams Heritage AreaSwansea Public LibrarySwansea […]
Tales of the Sea – book talk with local author Cindy Elder Bristol, R.I.- Linden Place Museum is pleased to host local author Cindy Elder for a special evening talk on Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 PM in the Linden Place Ballroom. Cindy Elder Elder will discuss her new historical novel, Tales of the Sea […]
