EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine   Oil companies have made big strides when it comes to embracing clean energy, but they’re still holding up the transition to a greener future. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Are oil companies actually taking steps to cut emissions overall or are their claims mostly just […]

Pawtucket Charitable Scholarship Fund Created      PAWTUCKET- The City of Pawtucket and the Office of Mayor Donald R. Grebien have received a large charitable donation from Madeleine J. Mondor as a principal investment to establish an ongoing scholarship program for Pawtucket students.    Mrs. Mondor, wife of the late Bernard Georges “Ben” Mondor, former owner […]

Grab your map, download the app, and start your adventure because the 19th Annual     Open Studio Tour   begins TODAY   Whether you plan your route in advance, or let the blue signs guide your journey, you can view our   brochure online   or pick one up from one of our many    […]

Commissioner’s Weekly Field Memo to Friends of Education     Free Summer Meals Are Available Across Rhode Island!   Summer is officially here, and while school is out, we want families to know that children across Rhode Island can still access free, nutritious meals thanks to our Summer Food Service Program.    Currently, there are close to 80 […]

 Visit with Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Pets at Looff Arts Festival     Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will celebrate their 150th year at The Looff: East Providence Arts Festival on Saturday, August 13 from 11 AM to 6 PM at Rose Larisa Park.   Children are welcome to have their photo taken through one of the […]

FOUR CORNERS GALLERY     A proud sponsor of the SCA 19th annual  OPEN STUDIO TOUR  * this weekend *    Drop by and connect with the artists. Ask about their work and process.   REGULAR HOURS Wed – Fri & Sun 11am-4pm Sat 10-5pm   Four Corners Gallery 3848 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878

Superbugs Are Getting Stronger. Our Defenses Are Getting Weaker.   By David Thomas and Emily Wheeler   Drug-resistant infections pose a growing threat to public health. We’re not prepared to meet it.   That’s because the pipeline of new antibiotics to fend off superbugs has fallen off. Superbugs are strains of bacteria and fungi that […]

SAVE THE DATE     The Pawtucket Arts Festival Returns September 9th -18th!   Join the City of Pawtucket from September 9th through September 18th as we celebrate the 24th year of the Pawtucket Arts Festival.   Make sure to catch our signature events Downtown LIVE the weekend of September 10th and 11th and the […]