Sunday, November 9, 2025

MASSACHUSETTS PUSHES HARD TO CLOSE ACHIEVMENT GAPS

A full plate for new education commissioner Pedro Martinez Massachusetts needs him to push hard to close achievement gaps, maintain high standards by Mary Tamer PEDRO MARTINEZ, the new commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, comes to the Commonwealth with an impressive record of change in Chicago and an opportunity to tackle numerous […]

RIPTA OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY STUDY

RIPTA Releases Independent Operational Efficiency Study Final Report Study Confirms No Immediate Cost-Saving Measures Available to Avoid Service Cuts Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced that the independent efficiency study required by the State is now complete and available to the public at RIPTA.com/efficiencystudy. The study, conducted by an independent […]

NEWPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“America’s Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State” with author Randall Balmer August 28 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Thursday, August 28th, 2025 Richard I. Burnham Resource Center | 82 Touro Street, Newport Admission $15 – $20 per person | *Student Discounts now available $10 with valid student ID 6:30pm to 7:30pm; doors open at 5:30pm […]

ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

GRIECO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IN NEW ENGLAND ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE TO BENEFIT TIDES FAMILY SERVICESAND THE ARC RHODE ISLAND Donate New School Supplies August 4–18 PROVIDENCE, RI (July 14, 2025) — Grieco Automotive Group dealerships in Johnston, East Providence, Middletown, and Seekonk, MA are gearing up for their 4th Annual School Supply Drive, taking […]

ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BACK PACKS

Save the Date! Back To School Rhode Island’s next event will take place Saturday August 23rd, 2025. About Back to School of Rhode Island The Back to School of RI is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization whose mission is to provide outstanding quality educational programs helping individuals and families reach their full intellectual potential. […]

NEW ENGLAND TAVERN GLASS SANDWICH, MA

A Toast to the Past 08/23/2025 5:00PM – 08/23/2025 7:00PM Saturday, August 23 | 5:00–7:00 PM Tickets: $25 (in honor of 1825–2025) Raise a glass to 200 years of glassmaking history at the Sandwich Glass Museum’s special bicentennial event, Toast to the Past. This lively evening offers guests a unique opportunity to explore the museum after hours, […]

TOMAQUAG TRIBE OF NEW ENGLAND

TEK Walks Kayak Event with Chrystal Mars Baker Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM WPWA203B Arcadia RoadHope Valley, RI, 02832United States (map) In this kayaking event, Traditional Ecological Knowledge will be shared as we row to various spots along the Pawcatuck River. During the TEK Walks, Indigenous educators will impart Traditional Ecological Knowledge as we explore […]