EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   Heinz is working with Pulpex to prototype a food-grade bottle made from sustainably sourced wood pulp that can be recycled and biodegrades if it is thrown away.   Dear EarthTalk: What’s new in food packaging to make it more sustainable? – E.C., Bern, NC […]

What Does (and Doesn’t) Come With a Home   September 16, 2022       When you tour a house for sale, it’s often staged, complete with appliances, window dressings, furniture and decor.   These items can certainly make a place look appealing, but the reality is that most of them won’t come with the […]

PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY   Sugar Skull Decorating in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!     Saturday, September 24, 202211:00 – 12:00 p.m. Children’s Library Caidin Activity Room In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be celebrating the Day of the Dead a Mexican American tradition.   Join us to learn about the Day of […]

haga clic aquí para español   Dear neighbor –        I’m writing today with exciting updates on our work to advance American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects in the City of Providence. This summer, we have kicked off quite a few new programs and projects!   First, we announced a series of programs intended […]

Ribbon Cutting for New United Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Tri-Boro Diamond Sports Academy   Left to right: Jack Lank, President United Regional Chamber; Zack Patten, Oak Grove Insurance and  URCC Board Member; Mike Borg, North Attleboro Town Manager; Steve Carvalho, North Attleboro, Park and Rec Director; Andy Friess, Co-Owner Tri-Boro Diamond Sports Academy; John Lombardo, […]

Pirates Dance Team Auditions     The Providence Pirates are excited to announce the Dance Team Auditions for the 2022-23 season.   This free event is open to everyone, and it will be held at MacColl YMCA Pavilion.       The Auditions will be led by Pirates Dance Team Coach Kathleen Brown.   Interested […]

Rhode Island Historical Society Premieres 2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival     Local Filmmakers Creatively Remixing Historical Footage for Short Films   (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – The Rhode Island Historical Society will premiere its 2nd Annual Archive Remix Film Festival on   Saturday, October 1, at 7 p.m., at the Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket. […]

November Artist of the Month   Lotus After the Rain by Donna Parker   Donna Parker of Milton, MA.   Photography has been an integral part of Donna’s life since she first received a camera as a child. She has been seriously involved in photography for over 30 years and enjoys all types of photography. […]