TEN MILE RIVER RAMBLES BY DON DOUCETTE O’Neil Boulevard in Attleboro was once called the Speedway as local industrialists previously exercised and raced horses there. There once existed there a visible land feature referred to as Speedway Brook with its associated floodplain/wetlands – all gone now filled for East Attleboro industrial […]
THIS WEEK’S MUSE Mose Allison, musician “As far as I’m concerned, the essentials of jazz are melodic improvisation, melodic invention, swing, and instrumental personality.” Mose Allison was an American jazz and blues pianist and singer. His songs, dependent on mood, humor, and subtle irony, place him in a unique, if somewhat under-celebrated position in 20th century […]
Representative McEntee’s bill extending outdoor dining at restaurants passes House. Carol Hagan McEntee STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee’s (D-Dist. 33, South Kingstown, Narragansett) bill which extends the law that allows restaurants to continue approved outdoor dining. “The Take It Outside campaign helped so […]
Get Ready For The April 3rd Grants Deadline! Join RISCA staff for guidance on how to submit your application! Arts and Health support and drop-in, Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. Register here Drop-in Office for Hours Project Grants in Education, Monday, March 27, at 9:30 am and 1 pm […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Don’t expect to see a tiger in the wild anytime soon, as their numbers plummeted during the 20th C. from 100,000 worldwide to just 4,500. Credit: Pexels. Dear EarthTalk: How are wild tiger populations faring today around the world? – P.K. via email […]
Join Us at Opening Day for Harness Racing in Massachusetts See you at the races! We hope you’ll join us as well as members from nine local chambers for a fun evening of harness racing and networking at URCC member Plainridge Park Casino Route 1 in Plainville. $10 for chamber members; $20 […]
A Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home March 17 2023 Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time for spring cleaning. Though you spend time year-round doing typical housekeeping tasks like washing dishes, dusting and vacuuming, this is a good time to go the extra mile to deep-clean and refresh those […]
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023 – 2:00 PM OLDTOWN CHURCH (FIRST CONGREGATIONAL) 672 Old Post Road, North Attleboro Harvard professor, historian, and author, Dr. Samuel A. Forman will discuss Attleboro’s early role in the Revolutionary War and the rare document: Attleborough’s Solemn League and Covenant. In 1774 Attleboro became one […]
