New England Institute of Technology Grand Opening of University Resource Center in Pawtucket PAWTUCKET- Please join the New England Institute of Technology along with the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket, Pawtucket Central Falls Development and the City of Pawtucket as we celebrate the opening of the University Resource Center at 2 Bayley Street […]
AUGUST 2022 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Follow this link to add your email to our weekly newsletter list! SUMMER READING CHALLENGE The library is challenging kids, teens, and even adults to keep reading and attending library programs during the summer. Participants can earn a variety of prizes – […]
OLD CAMP JEFFERS BY DON DOUCETTE There once was a connected footpath along the western side of the Bungay River wetland between Attleboro and North Attleboro – all prior to modern housing development. There was in fact a Boy Scout camp in North Attleboro close to the Bungay River called Camp Jeffers. Today, […]
Senator Lawson and Representative Amore’s legislation requiring insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders ceremonially signed into law Sen. Valarie J. Lawson, Governor Daniel McKee and Rep. Gregg Amore at the ceremonial bill signing held on July 22. STATE HOUSE – Legislation 2022-S 2203B, 2022-H 7503Baa sponsored by Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. […]
Fighting Summer Hunger! Did you know there are over 80 sites across Rhode Island where children 18 and under can have fun and enjoy a tasty, nutritious meal at no cost this summer? We recently stopped by the City of Central Falls’ Veteran’s Memorial Park where students were cooling off at the nearby splash park […]
Drink in the History Series Continues With Green Little Maven Lemonade Discover International Lemonade Flavors and Learn More About RI’s Latino Community PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Little Maven Lemonade on Saturday, August 13 at 11 a.m. at the Museum of Work & Culture for the continuation […]
PAWSOCCER – A TAXPAYER DEBACLE IN THE MAKING Last night, the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board voted to increase the taxpayer subsidy for a PawSoccer stadium to $60 million. The new stadium is estimated to cost $124 million and would be the “most expensive” stadium for a U.S. minor league soccer stadium in history. […]
New law helps encourage diversity in social worker licensing Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, left, and Sen. Alana M. DiMario, right, hold their bills after Gov. Daniel McKee, seated, signed them Friday. At center is Michelle Paliotta, a faculty member in the BSW program at Rhode Island College and a clinician. STATE HOUSE […]
