Tuesday, June 23, 2026

ROSE HIPS ADD AUTUMNAL COLOR

Rose hips give autumn gardens a colour boost It’s their flowers that make roses so immensely popular. But did you know that many garden roses form beautiful shiny rose hips after flowering? With a little luck, you will be enjoying these little gems well into winter.   Autumn is the perfect time to plant roses. […]

EAST PROVIDENCE SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF EAST PROVIDENCE AWARDS MORE THAN $167,000 TO LOCAL STUDENTS Among the 141 recipients of scholarships administered by Scholarship Foundation of East Providence recently are Zion Hall and and Kaylee Brosco, both juniors at Dean College. Zion is studying theatre and Kaylee is studying dance. More than 150 local businesses, organizations, families and individuals […]

POMHAM ROCKS LIGHTHOUSE

Handcrafted Lighthouse Mugs Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have introduced a new merchandise item for sale. Handcrafted pottery mugs, from the noted Deneen Pottery of St. Paul, Minnesota are now available while supplies last.   These are the same high-quality mugs sold at inns and fine gift shops throughout the country.   The 10-ounce round […]

REPORT: ANNUAL COASTAL ESTUARY PROGRAMS

U.S. FWS Coastal Program report sheds light on another successful year of restoration  Rob Shane August 30, 2021 By Daniel Hayden   For many of us summer and the shore go together like cake and ice cream or a rod and a reel.    Our shores are more than just a place to recreate, though. They also protect us from […]

LTE: “FIGHT FOR A CURE WIFFLEBALL”

Hey folks,   At our 17th annual Edd Pedro’s Fight for a Cure Wiffleball event on Sunday August 8th we had 32 teams hoping to win this year’s titles.    We raised over $27,000 from this year’s event, with a 17-year total of $431,000   Our 1st  annual golf event was soldout! With 32 teams, we had to […]

September 20th North Attleborough Historical Society Meeting     The North Attleborough Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Monday, September 20th at 6:30 PM outdoors on the lawn of the Little Red Schoolhouse.    The Society invites you to join them for a powerpoint slide presentation by the society’s president, James Hale. Jim […]

PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS

Restaurant Weeks Kick Off Pawtucket/Central Falls Restaurant Weeks kicked off last Friday, August 27 and runs through Sunday, September 19.  Enjoy unique dishes from dozens of countries across the globe right here in Blackstone Valley   If you visit any local Pawtucket or Central Falls restaurant during restaurant weeks and post a picture of your visit on social media using […]