Whitehouse, Slotkin, Schakowsky Introduce Public Health Insurance Option for Affordable Care Act Legislation would provide 27 million Americans with a high-quality, affordable public option by cutting out insurance middlemen Washington, DC – As the Republican attack on our health care system continues, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky […]
2026 Rhode Island Republican State of the State Rebuttal Delivered By House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale Michael W. Chippendale State House, Providence, RI – On Tuesday evening (January 13, 2026), immediately following Governor McKee’s 2026 State of the State Address, Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale will deliver the Republican response. The State […]
Dessert Buffet Fundraiser Saturday, February 14 from 2-4, First Baptist Church of Attleboro is hosting a “Life is Short, Eat Dessert First Buffet” for $10 per person (dine in). Please join us and fill your plate with lovely and delicious desserts (and don’t worry about not having any room left for your dinner!). 118 S […]
Hand-Dipped Candle Making Workshop at the Colony House February 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, February 13th, 2025 The Colony House | Washington Square, Newport 6pm to 7pm | Special Event Group size: 12, minimum age 16 years Ticket price: $35/person without Winterfest bracelet // $25/person with Winterfest bracelet Class time: 60-90 mins Each person will produce a […]
State House News Service Healey unveils $250 million health insurance relief plan by Alison Kuznitz JANUARY 8, 2026 Federal enhanced premium tax credits expired at the end of December, creating turmoil for residents whose subsidies had protected them from steep premium hikes. The State plans to pump an additional $250 million into heavily subsidized insurance offered through […]
Stemming The Tide Of Wildlife Declines Saanvi Doshi January 7, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: A recent study from WWF says that wildlife populations have declined 73% around the world in the last 50 years… What can we do to stem this tide and prevent widespread extinction of wildlife species? —Maureen O’Malley, Pittsburgh, PA Wildlife populations have […]
Stained Glass Exploration: Beginner to Intermediate Bass River – Makerspace 4 Tuesdays, Jan 13-Feb 3, 530-830pm. Member $290, Not-Yet-Member $319, drop-in $90 LENGTH: four 3-hour classes LEVEL: beginner to intermediate WHAT TO EXPECT: Absolute beginners and intermediate makers can enjoy this fun class with craftsmen Mike Walter. Beginners will learn the basics to create your own stained glass window or […]
The APL is OPEN! By Amy Rhilinger on January 2, 2026 in About, News Library staff and contractors have worked diligently to get the library up and running. The doors at 74 North Main Street are open and staff are eager to greet you. Services are limited as we reconfigure technology and unpack boxes. For the time being, public computers, printing […]
