A New Year with New Inspiration   “As we approach the 19th Annual South Coast Artists Open Studio tour, we have continued to evolve and grow as an organization,” says SCA President Heather Stivison of Dartmouth. “From the first tour in 2004, with 11 artists, to our current membership of over 170 artists, the support from […]

Local Girl Scout Teaches Students How to be a Human  GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD   OLIVIA TRACY Warwick, R.I. (February 22, 2022)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Olivia Tracy from Warwick, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Olivia’s Gold Award […]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Encourages New England Residents to Donate Holocaust-Era Artifacts, Provide Oral Testimonies and Request Research of Families’ Fates     BOSTON – The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum will present a live virtual program for New England residents on Wednesday, March 9th, from noon to 1 p.m., as part of its ongoing efforts to rescue the evidence of the […]

Pawtucket Thanks Fire Chief Sisson for Service to Community     Chief William J. Sisson set to retire this week    PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has announced that Chief William J. Sisson will be retiring as of February 25th, 2022, following a 35-year career with the department.  Joining the Department January 13, 1987, Sisson has […]

UP-DATE Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options for Businesses With Rollout of USPS Connect     Program Offers New, Affordable Package and Document Delivery Options   WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision […]

Welcome Spring With the Museum of Work & Culture at Salute to Spring Annual Event to Feature Franco-American Concert, Poutine, and More   WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, continues the celebration of its 25th anniversary at its annual Salute to Spring ~ Bonjour […]

At the pharmer’s market, patients suffer while middlemen profit By Sally C. Pipes   SALLY C. PIPES   Imagine a visit to the local farmer’s market. When you’re about to pay the farmer for some fruit, a man in a suit and sunglasses interrupts the exchange and offers to negotiate a discount with the farmer. […]

Falls Firebarn Museum March 12th Psychic Fair Fundraiser The Falls Firebarn Museum of North Attleborough History will hold a Psychic Fair Fundraiser at the museum from 12 until 5 on Saturday, March 12th.   The cost of a 15-minute reading is $20 and an admission charge of $2 includes a chance at a door prize. […]