Tuesday, June 16, 2026

RIDE: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Notes from Commissioner Infante-Green     I want to share the latest efforts to ensure the safety of our students and school staff across Rhode Island. Right now, walkthroughs are being conducted of every school building. Schools will complete the All Hazards Site Safety Survey report, a comprehensive assessment of doors and windows, car access, landscape features, lighting, alarm […]

RHODE ISLAND FOR COMMUNITY AND JUSTICE: THREE NEW JOBS OPEN

Join the RICJ team!   The Rhode Island for Community and Justice (RICJ) Team works together to transform RI to become more inclusive and just.  RICJ’s mission is to fight bias, bigotry and racism by building understanding and mutual respect.    For the first time in a long while, we currently have three openings. Today is the perfect opportunity […]

PAWTUCKET: CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

PAWTUCKET PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCHES CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Pawtucket Public Library is excited to kick off this year’s summer reading program “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” on Friday June 24th at 2:00 p.m. with special guest, Fiddle N’ Fun. Children of all ages can be Summer Readers. Children ages 6-12 can read on their own […]

TEN MILE RIVER RAMBLES

Island Hop Our Watershed BY DON DOUCETTE Gretel Ehrlich said it best and I tend to agree, “Islands are reminders of arrivals and departures.” Thus, my feelings of anticipation for new horizon experiences whenever aboard a ferry lingering at a mooring, either about to arrive or depart…or, as I was once able, locally within my […]

GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION

RI AFL-CIO to encouraged to see Gun Safety Legislation Posted for Hearing     Providence, RI – The following statement can be attributed to George Nee, President of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO: “The Rhode Island AFL-CIO is encouraged to see the House of Representatives schedule a hearing this Thursday on a package of meaningful gun safety […]

URCC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

It’s Less Than a Week Away — Last Chance to Sign Up   I spy with my little eye.     Join us for the URCC 35th annual Golf Tournament, taking place next Monday, June 13, at Norton Country Club. For registration/sponsorship details, call the Chamber at 508-316-0861 or email jack@unitedregionalchamber.org. URCC 35th Annual Golf […]

NORTH ATTLEBORO CULTURAL COUNCIL

North Attleboro Cultural Council Summer 2022 Concert Series   The North Attleboro Cultural Council will be sponsoring free summer concerts to the public, in downtown North Attleboro, at the Gazebo in Veterans Park (located in front of town hall at 43 South Washington Street). This year, the concerts will take place starting mid-July on Thursday […]

PAWTUCKET RI JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Pawtucket to Honor Juneteenth and Close Public Buildings    PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that Pawtucket will be honoring Juneteenth this year and providing the hardworking employees the day off.     The City will be celebrating Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people on June 19, […]