MA Groups: State Funding Needed for Local Health Departments Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service Groups advocating for public health in Massachusetts urged Gov. Charlie Baker and the General Assembly not to cut funding for the Public Health Excellence Grant Program in the 2023 budget. During the pandemic, the grants allowed local departments to collaborate […]
GOT BOOKS? The Friends of the East Providence Public Library are now accepting books for their Spring Book Sale, scheduled for April 7 to 10, 2022. Now is the time to drop off your donations. Books will not be accepted beginning the week before the sale, from April 1 until further […]
Mass Audubon Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary presents February Vacation 2022 Tuesday 2/22-Friday 2/25: 9 AM-noon each day ATTLEBORO, MA: Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, 1417 Park Street Join the adventure and explore Oak Knoll in winter during February vacation week! Children ages 6-10 will search for animal tracks, learn about special winter wildlife adaptations, and […]
A Message from Our Director In just a few days, we’ll hear news of Spring’s arrival from a groundhog. Whether or not this prediction comes true, something you can be sure of is that your library is here for you in all kinds of weather. As we prepare for the weekend’s storm we can assure you, while […]
MOM’S MEATLOAF On Saturday February 19, Centenary United Methodist Church, 15 Sanford Street in downtown Attleboro, will host another homemade take-out dinner. This month we will be preparing “Mom’s Meatloaf”, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and a delicious dessert. Adults $12 and kids under 10 $6. Please call 508-222-1759 or email cumc15.events@gmail.com to reserve your dinner. […]
Google Loss to Sonos Confirms Big Tech’s IP Piracy Problem By Adam Mossoff In January, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Google infringed Sonos’ patented innovations in wireless speaker technology. This may sound like an obscure legal ruling. But it confirms a problem that threatens America’s innovation economy. The problem? Intellectual […]
UNIQUE, NO-COST WRITERS’ RESIDENCY AT LINDEN PLACE AIMS TO RE-EXAMINE HISTORY THROUGH A CONTEMPORARY, CREATIVE LENS Eight Rhode Island Writers to Be Selected for Inaugural Program BRISTOL, R.I. –Linden Place historic house museum in Bristol will play host to a unique, no-cost, creative writers’ residency throughout the month of April. The daytime-only residency aims to […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Eating more salad and less (or no) animal products is one of the most impactful ways you can fight climate change and help the planet. Credit: Roman Odintsov, Pexels. Dear EarthTalk: I’ve recently been really into salads and have been wondering does my […]
