Thursday, May 14, 2026

LTE: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF HIGHER EDUCATION

My Fond Farewell to NEBHE and NEJHE   JOHN O. HARNEY   In October, I wrote NEBHE colleagues letting them know I would be retiring from the organization and the editorship of The New England Journal of Higher Education (NEJHE) in early January 2023.   I joined NEBHE in 1988 and, in 1990, became editor of NEJHE (then called Connection: New England’s […]

THE TOP TOYS LIST

The Toy Authority Announces Winners of 2022 People’s Play Awards     New York, NY (December 2, 2022) – The Toy Authority, the leader in short form video focused on toys, announced today the winners of the 2022 People’s Play Awards. Consumers had cast their votes for their favorite toys across 17 categories helping to create a […]

“GETSETUP” PARTNERS WITH RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging announces statewide partnership with GetSetUp to bridge the digital divide and combat social isolation     Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging offers Rhode Islanders 55+ free access to GetSetUp’s live interactive classes taught by older adults for older adults to make digital learning, connection, and exploration a reality.   PROVIDENCE, […]

EARTHTALK: THE GREEN BANK

EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine     Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey is a leading light in Congress on sustainability issues and has worked hard championing the green bank concept. Credit: Fritz Myer, FlickrCC.   Dear EarthTalk: What is the EPA’s new Green Bank all about?      — Rick D., Asheville, […]

THE DOWN PAYMENT HURDLE

A Homebuyer’s Guide to Using Gift Money     Coming up with a down payment can feel like quite a hurdle.   For millennials, who are currently the largest cohort of homebuyers, getting help with the down payment is fairly common — roughly 29% of younger millennials receive gift money from a loved one.   Are you […]

RHODE ISLAND POST CARD CLUB

Rhode Island Post Card Club December 18th Meeting     With Christmas falling on our usual meeting date of the last Sunday of the month, the Rhode Island Post Card Club holds its Holiday meeting and sale this year on Sunday December 18th from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Knights of Columbus, 15 […]

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Postal Service Closed Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2     WASHINGTON — This year, Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Sunday, when Post Office locations nationwide are already closed. As a result, all Post Offices will be closed for the observation of both federal holidays on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 and Monday, Jan. 2, […]

FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE

“Thoroughly charming and enchanting” BroadwayWorld     It’s officially December and we are just two weeks away from the magical opening of Providence’s very own Nutcracker!    Check off the perfect gift for everyone on your list when you get tickets to this spectacular, “awe-inspiring” production, the perfect holiday treat for the whole family to enjoy! […]