Summer Exhibit 2025 The summer 2025 exhibition in the Jamestown Museum tells the stories of Jamestown organizations and how they affected the growth and development of our island community. Open May 23 – October 13, 2025 Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays 1 PM – 4 PM, or by appointment (info@jhsri.org) History of the Jamestown Museum […]
Continuing to Advocate for Our Children By Rep. Julie A. Casimiro This legislative session will be remembered for hard work, thoughtful deliberation and collaboration that made possible many improvements for the people of Rhode Island. Faced with a budget shortfall that made resources tight, the General Assembly focused on the fundamental needs that affect everyone, […]
August 2025 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (June 30, 2025) – Bring a friend and delve into the natural world in a new Audubon Field Naturalist series, search for local mushrooms on the forest floor, enjoy an evening moonlit hike, or bring the kids for a weekly nature exploration at the Audubon […]
Food, Fireworks & Fun — Pawtucket’s 4th of July Celebration Happens July 5! The City of Pawtucket is thrilled to invite you to our annual 4th of July celebration — happening this year on Saturday, July 5th! We’re partnering with Centreville Bank Stadium and Rhode Island FC (RIFC) for an exciting evening full of community fun, […]
Bill addressing teacher shortages signed into law STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. William W. O’Brien and Sen. Robert Britto that will help address teacher shortages in Rhode Island’s public schools has been signed into law. Rep. William W. O’Brien “Our state is facing a significant shortage of qualified teachers and this troubling fact […]
Local Girl Scout Creates Flag Database for Veterans Warwick, R.I. (July 1, 2025)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Madison Donnelly from Jamestown, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Madison’s Gold Award project is titled Our Flag, Their Stories. For her Gold Award […]
Whitehouse Slams Senate Passage of Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill SENATOR SHELDON WHIEHOUSE Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans jammed through their Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill: “Trump’s Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill is one massively destructive piece of legislation. Cooked in back rooms, dropped at midnight, and fraudulently scored, it increases […]
Where History is Shared and Stories Continue April – June 2025 Kunoopeam Netompaûog Welcome Friends Hello Readers. You may have noticed our newsletter’s new name. “The Runner” acknowledges and honors traditional ways of sharing news. This quarter, we are exploring how history shapes the present through perspective and declaration. The saying, “To the victor go […]
