Senate passes Lawson bill to expand parental, caregiving leave Bill. JOSHUA GIRALDO STATE HOUSE – The Senate passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson that would expand Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program from six weeks to 12. That would bring Rhode Island into line with other states and allow new […]
FRIENDS OF EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARY OFFER COLLECTORS’ CORNER Volunteer members of Friends of the East Providence Public Library have gathered more than 100 special or unusual books that have been donated by library patrons. These collectible books will be available at the Spring Book Sale April 11 to 14, 2024. A list of some of […]
Whitehouse, Shekarchi, Rivera Call for Passage of New U.S. Senate Bill to Bring Homeownership Within Reach for More Rhode Islanders Whitehouse bill would address dramatic increase in housing costs that is preventing families from getting a foothold in the middle class Central Falls, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, […]
Open Farm Days Include: Family-friendly farm toursHot farm-fresh food for purchaseMarket with seasonal veggies & healthy sustainable meatsKids activities for all agesA FREE section of clothes, books, kitchenware, and more! Market includes: *Round the Bend Farm meat from animals born and raised on the farm by Paradox Acres which includes non-GMO, pasture-raised pork & 100% […]
TUESDAY: FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS & IGNITE READING TO SHOWCASE VIRTUAL LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAM AND ANNOUNCE STUDENT READING GAINS Nationally Recognized High-Dosage Tutoring Program Teaches Students To Read At More Than Twice The Rate Expected In Traditional Classrooms With No Achievement Gaps FALL RIVER – Tuesday, Ignite Reading will host a showcase and demonstration of its one-to-one, virtual-powered […]
EARTHTALK Q&A Where’s The Biofuel? Grace Wu March 21, 2024 Once upon a time in the not so distant past a field of canola like this would be turned into biofuel. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Why hasn’t biomass caught on more as a renewable energy source? —PJ, via email Biomass is organic material derived from living […]
Free Gardening “Dirt” and Soil Testing at Linden Place BRISTOL,RI—Come to Linden Place on Saturday, April 13, from 9 until noon, and get all the latest “dirt” on how to prepare your garden and backyard for a great season ahead. Master Gardeners from URI, along with the mansion’s gardeners will be on hand to answer […]
Bishop Feehan and Attleboro Norton YMCA Partner for Feehan Pathways Scholarships Bishop Feehan High School is thrilled to announce the introduction of a new Pathways Scholarship program through an exciting collaboration between Feehan and the Attleboro Norton YMCA. The Pathways Scholarship program is designed to provide access to a Feehan education to deserving young people […]
