University of New England Taps Rutgers Health Dean as Provost Posted May 31, 2022 By John O. Harney Comings and Goings …   GWENDOLYN MAHON   The University of New England appointed Rutgers University School of Health Professions dean Gwendolyn Mahon to be provost and senior vice president for academic affairs of the Biddeford, Maine university, effective Oct. 24. […]

National Rivers Month – Convergence of Activity on the Blackstone, and Upcoming Events Rivers Month Begins Sunday, June 5 on the Blackstone On National Rivers Month, Bradley Brandt writes: “June 1st marked the start of National Rivers Month, a thirty day tribute and celebration of America’s most treasured rivers. Take a moment this month to think about your favorite […]

CENTENARY CHURCH LOBSTER LUNCH Lobster Roll, Lobster Wrap or Lobster Mac & Cheese Lunch Friday – June 10, 2022 Our Lobster Roll, Lobster wrap, or Lobster Mac & Cheese Lunch program kicks off on Friday, June 10th, 2022 and now you can either eat your lobster lunch in our spacious hall or take it with […]

SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE 2022 UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AWARDS Nomination Period Ends Wednesday, June 15, 2022   This year the Bridgewater Alumni Association and the Afro-American Alumni Association will be combining their two award ceremonies into one larger celebration to elevate the status of these awards and fittingly celebrate the conferring of these prestigious awards!   The […]

THIS WEEK’S MUSE   PAUL HAWKEN “This planet came with a set of instructions, but we seem to have misplaced them. Civilization needs a new operating system.” Paul Hawken is an American environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, economist, and activist. He is also co-founder and executive director of Project Drawdown, a non-profit organization that outlines how global warming, through our […]

First four sites enrolled in Rhode Island Ready program   Rhode Island Ready achieved a key milestone when the Quonset Development Corporation board of directors approved the first four industrial sites for enrollment last month. The $40 million site readiness initiative is modeled after Quonset Development Corporation’s successful program, which has generated more than 3,500 […]

MA Orgs Push for Increased Voter Access, Fight for ‘Fair Share’   Chance Dorland – Commonwealth  News Service   As the state’s June 7 filing deadline for primary candidates running in federal races approaches, a growing number of Massachusetts organizations support a permanent extension of early and mail-in voting. The COVID pandemic changed how many […]

Pawtucket City Hall set to Host Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit  PAWTUCKET- The City of Pawtucket and the Advisory Commission on Arts and Culture is set to host a major exhibit of the Cape Verdean Museum, which is moving to a new location at 617 Prospect St. in Pawtucket, in City Hall for a limited time. […]