EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Tree seed shortages compounded by decades of drought and recent extreme wildfire seasons mean the future of our forests could be in jeopardy. Credit: Yamanaka Tamaki, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that a tree seed shortage is jeopardizing reforestation efforts across the American […]
Protecting reproductive freedom in Massachusetts SONIA CHABG-DIAZ Dear Friends and Neighbors, Three weeks ago, we learned that the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. Almost immediately, we saw states legislatures across the country move to outlaw abortion, part of a wave of repressive state laws that have jeopardized reproductive freedoms and criminalized trans […]
Look Out for These Common Home Hazards May 27, 2022 Homes can have safety issues that aren’t always obvious — problems that could endanger you and your family. Fortunately, doing an annual safety audit of your property can help identify some of these hazards and allow you to remedy them before they cause larger […]
haga clic aquí español Dear Neighbor – Last month, I was joined by my partners on the Providence City Council, members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Senate, and community members to kick off our Save Providence: Vote Yes on 1 communications campaign The City of Providence is facing a […]
RIHS 1872 Jubilee Event [FREE] Saturday, June 11, 1-4 p.m. (Rain date of Sunday, June 12) John Brown House Museum Lawn (52 Power St., Providence, RI 02906) Rhode Island Historical Society Celebrates Bicentennial With 1872 Jubilee Free Event to Feature Ice Cream, Period Entertainment and Exhibit Opening (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical […]
BSU Commencement Ceremonies Return to Gillette Stadium In a letter to the BSU community, President Fred Clark, ’83, announced, “BSU’s 2022 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies will take place at Gillette Stadium. This multi-day event will also confer Honorary Degrees on leaders who recognize the inherent dignity of all persons and has dedicated their life and careers to lifting […]
Remembering Barbara Monahan On May 11th, 2022, at age 90, Barbara Monahan, passed away in her sleep, a memorial will be held for her in September. For decades, Barbara steadfastly challenged U.S. foreign and military policy while promoting equal access to healthcare and other human needs services. She always had interesting stories to share for example […]
Kayla Chaplin of Blackstone is May 15 Saint Michael’s College graduate COLCHESTER, VT (Grassroots Newswire) May 26, 2022: Kayla Chaplin of Blackstone (01504) graduated May 15 from Saint Michael’s College with a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude in History & Elementary Education. Daniel Misleh, a leading Catholic environmentalist, told Saint Michael’s graduates on a […]
