USDA to invest up to $225 million in partner-driven conservation on agricultural and forest land. AMHERST, Mass., Jan. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced up to $225 million in available funding for conservation partners through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). RCPP is a partner-driven program that leverages […]
Take the Survey from the MassDOT on Teleworking Policies MassDOT’s Impact of Teleworking study seeks to analyze the potential effects of teleworking on the Commonwealth’s transportation system into the future. As part of this study, the project team has developed an employer survey to better understand how firms in Massachusetts are thinking […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The Biden administration recently restored a Clinton-era rule mandating all new showerheads sold in the U.S. adhere to “low-flow” standards. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: What’s up with all the debate lately as to the flow allowed in new showerheads? – Bill G., New […]
Representatives Quattrocchi and Roberts Issue Statements on URI’s Action to Revoke General Flynn’s Honorary Degree State House, Providence – House Republican Representatives Robert Quattrocchi and Sherry Roberts issue the following statements regarding the revocation of the University of Rhode Island Honorary Degree to Rhode Island native, General Michael Flynn: Representative Quattrocchi: “I […]
TOWN OF SMITHFIELD ANNOUNCES OPENING OF TESTING SITE TO BETTER SERVICE RESIDENTS SEEKING COVID-19 PCR AND RAPID TESTS. Smithfield, RI – The Town of Smithfield announced today that approval has been granted from the RI Department of Health to open a public testing site located at 9 Cedar Swamp Road. Beginning on Wednesday, January 26th, the […]
Instant colour in your home with pre-forced bulbs Caught spring fever? Looking for some colour in your home? Get cracking with pre-forced bulbs, so you can savour spring in no time! Spring Pre-forced bulbs bring that much-needed spring atmosphere into your home. They are also easy to grow, you don’t need to […]
RIHS Kicks-Off Bicentennial with 1822 Porter by Narragansett Brewery Virtual Q&A with Narragansett’s Head Brewer Launches New Drink in the History Series (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Join the Rhode Island Historical Society and Narragansett Brewery on Wednesday, January 26 at 7pm for the official launch of Narragansett’s latest creation: an 1822 Porter created […]
Community Artist in Residence (CAIR): Deana Tavares NEW BEDFORD ART MUSEUM Deana Tavares Deana Tavares is a creatively fluid visual artist, published poet, singer/songwriter, and actor. Tavares was nominated by the Immigrants Assistance Center and is sponsored by NBAM. The CAIR program, created in 2021, serves as an access point for community members […]
