Satellites & The Environment: The Good, The Bad & Ugly Some 9,000 satellites already orbit the ionosphere hundreds of miles above Earth’s surface, shedding parts that turn into hurtling “space junk.” Credit: Pixabay. Dear EarthTalk: Elon Musk plans to put thousands of new satellites into space to blanket Earth with high speed Internet. What are […]
June Block Party at East Providence Public Library KICKOFF TO SUMMER BLOCK PARTY on the Weaver Library Lawn Monday, June 17, 4:00-7:00 Looking for summer fun? Look no farther than the East Providence Public Library’s outdoor “Kickoff to Summer” Block Party on the lawn at Weaver Library on Monday, June 17, 4:00-7:00. Join us for this Medieval-themed party […]
Whitehouse Reups Call for Passage of SCERT Act Following Alito Refusal to Recuse from January 6th Cases Despite MAGA Battle Flags Having Flown From His Homes Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, today responded to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s letter addressed to Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) […]
U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign Starts June 2 WASHINGTON — Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can […]
FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts Announced Free July concert series at Roger Williams Park Bandstand features GRAMMY Award-winning Afropop vocalist Dobet Gnahoré, tropical Afro-Latin combo QUITAPENAS and Salsa Dura greats La Excelencia FirstWorks Summer Beats Concerts AnnouncedProvidence, RI—FirstWorks, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting art with audiences, announced their 2024 Summer Beats Concert Series lineup today, presented in partnership […]
CONCERT The 40 BandJune 15th 7:30 – 9:00 PMThe Meeting House 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878 Advance Admission: $15 Advance, $20 at the door Purchase Tickets at FourCornersArts.org The 40 will be bringing its brand of R&B with a dose of rock n roll to the Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners! The 40 band is […]
Rhode Island Needs Plan For Coming Silver Tsunami by Rep. Lauren H. Carson This week, next year’s state budget is being hammered out by the House Finance Committee with the expectation of a vote very soon. I have been working hard this year to see that it contains funding to plan proactively for a seismic […]
Ring Campaign Kick Off Fundraiser Dear Friends You are invited to the Ring for Register of Deeds Fundraiser! Monday, June 24th, from 7pm – 9pm. Supino’s Restaurant 250 Newbury Street (Route 1), Danvers, MA 01923 (20+) Jonathan Ring for Register of Deeds Kick Off fundraiser | Facebook Please join with friends, family, fellow activists, and […]
