STRESSED MASSACHUSETTS FAMILY SHELTER SYSTEM By Robin Lubbock/WBUR The Massachusetts State House on a sunny winter morning. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR After more than a year of enormous, costly demand on the state’s family shelter system, House Democrats began moving Tuesday to limit how long people can receive emergency services and to accelerate the work placements that […]
BRISTOL BOOKFEST 2024 Voyage of Melville’s seagoing uncle Nor’West John D’Wolf to be retold at Bristol Bookfest 2024 JOHN DE WOLF DeWolf Fulton will present the incredible story of his ancestor Nor’West John D’Wolf, whose four year voyage circumnavigated the globe. The epic voyage of Nor’West John D’Wolf, uncle to Herman Melville and the first […]
City of Pawtucket, Pawtucket School Department, and Old Slater Mill Association to Host 10th International Women’s Day Celebration WHAT: March 6, 2024, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., State Senator Sandra Cano, the City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket School Department, and the Old Slater Mill Association will host Pawtucket’s 10th International Women’s Day Celebration, at the Blackstone Valley […]
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 6, 2024 LOCATION TO CHANGE Due to the pending rain storms over the next few days and out of caution, the Council meetings have been moved to Jenks/JMW, 350 Division Street, Pawtucket, RI. Signup for public input will take place at Jenks Jr. High School. The City Council Dockets for March […]
MARCH KIDS ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES Spring Crafternoon Monday, Mar. 4, 3:45pm at Weaver Library All ages. In this monthly program, use recycled materials to create original art. Look for new materials each month! This month: Make hand print flower bouquets for spring! Tuesday Tech Demos at the Fuller Creative Learning Center Tuesday, Mar. […]
2024 Great Massachusetts Cleanup – Plainville Register for the 2024 Keep Plainville Beautiful Town-wide Spring Cleanup here Keep Plainville Beautiful is having their Town-wide Cleanup from April 1-27! Join with your family, friends, neighbors, groups, organizations, businesses or if you need community service hours and help Keep Plainville Beautiful give the town of Plainville a […]
Eco-Friendly Guitar: New Alternatives To Rare Tonewoods Roddy Scheer February 29, 2024 Luna makes some of its guitars out of fast growing and sustainable bamboo. Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? – B.C., Montgomery. PA Most guitars […]
Forest Management Commission To Discuss Draft Report STATE HOUSE – The House commission working to help the state determine the best action for improving forest management will meet Monday for a discussion and review of the draft of its report. The Special Legislative Commission to Evaluate and Provide Recommendations on Proper Forest Management for Fire Prevention is scheduled to meet Monday, […]
