Senate approves Lawson bill to establish trade commission with Ireland WATERFORD MUSEUM STATE HOUSE — The Senate approved legislation from Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson to establish an advisory trade commission to promote and advance the relationship between Rhode Island and Ireland. The bill (2024-S 2508) now heads to the House where Speaker Pro Tempore […]
RI’s Staggering $14B Budget manages current crises, but thoughtful planning is needed for future success Minority Leader Michael Chippendale State House, Providence – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale offers the following statement on the FY25 budget bill: “As we do during each budget process, House Republicans identified a number of concerns in the […]
Bishop of Fall River, Bishop Edgar da Cunha, Named Sister Patricia M. Harrington, RSM Hero of Catholic Education Award Recipient On May 30, Bishop Feehan High School recognized the Most Reverend Edgar Moreira da Cunha, S.D.V. as the recipient of the 2024 Patricia M. Harrington, RSM Hero of Catholic Education Award during its graduation ceremony. […]
NEXT PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY Because of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19th, the next Pawtucket City Council and Board of License Commissioners meetings will be held on TUESDAY, June 18, 2024. Regular times at 7:00 p.m. for the City Council meeting preceded by the Board […]
2024 ALL AGES SUMMER READING CHALLENGE This summer, the East Providence Public Library challenges you—kids, teens, AND adults, to read and earn points to win prizes! Books, graphic novels, audiobooks, and magazines all count toward your summer reading. You can also attend library programs to earn points. For kids, we’ll have animals with Dave Marchetti […]
Public Service Announcement 22nd Season Preview Arts in the Village. a program under the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society, announces its program for the 2024-2025 year. Hear world renown artists in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere! Free refreshments, handicapped parking and ramp to building. The five concerts for the year are as follows: Date Name October 6, 2024 […]
New Book- Ghosts of King Philip’s War- Coming Soon Charleston, SC — Arcadia Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of Ghosts of King Philip’s War , a new history of the area by author Thomas D’Agostino About the Book King Philip’s War not only left much of early New England in ruins, but it […]
EARTHTALK Q&A The Internet Of Animals: Global Wildlife Tracking Now A Reality Tim Weighart June 5, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: What is the so-called “Internet of Animals” project all about and how does it aim to help the conservation cause?—Beatrice U., Rampa, ID In the early 2000s, animal behavior specialist Martin Wikelski was reflecting on the value […]
