EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine    Living near an airport can exacerbate pre-existing health problems due to the increased load of pollutants in the air. Credit: Tanathip Rattanatum, pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: Is it unhealthy for you to live near an airport? — M. Smith, Pittsburgh, PA Living near an […]

Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture     (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to an upcoming event that will help curate the 2023 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival.   Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québecois films in celebration of the month of Francophonie, takes […]

Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks     Art camp at NBAM/Artworks! is right around the corner! Bring your lunch and come to New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks this February break.   Learn about cool art and make paintings, drawings, prints, collages, and clay sculptures! We will practice yoga and breathing exercises to help you focus your attention […]

COMMISSIONER’S MEMO   February Marks Black History Month   ANGELICA INFANTE-GREEN   The start of February marks the start of Black History Month, one of our most important observances and an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community locally and nationally. The month also serves as an opportunity to reflect on both how […]

RI BLACK STORYTELLERS EVENT AT WEAVER LIBRARY   Rochel Garner Coleman   Celebrate Black History Month with the power of storytelling. Join us at Weaver Library on Saturday, February 18 at 3:00 for a performance by Rhode Island Black Storytellers (RIBS). This upbeat and interactive program is geared for families with children ages 3-12.   Founded in […]

LAST OF WINTER FEAST   BY DON DOUCETTE   PLYMOUTH   Following a winter seasonal break, the Lobster Hut in Plymouth, Massachusetts opened for business this week all bright and shiny for the new tourist season.   We made a day trip yesterday for their good seafood. Plymouth shone in the bright sunshine including winter […]

SEED Celebrates Black History Month   The entire SEED staff is proud to honor Black History Month. We look forward to celebrating the heritage and talents of our Black entrepreneurs and reaffirm our commitment to diversity and inclusion.   We Rock the Spectrum ∙ Wellesley, MA   This week, we are spotlighting our clients at We […]

Reed, Shekarchi, Casey present grants to northern RI fire training facility.   In Photo, from right to left: Senator Reed, Speaker Shekarchi, and Rep. Casey present a legislative grant to Chief Seltzer of the Smithfield Fire Department.   STATE HOUSE – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) joined Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, […]