Making Tough Decisions to Protect Rhode Islanders With an increased rate of COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island, this month Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced several updates to Department of State protocols to ensure the continued safety of staff and the public. Rhode Island’s rate of community transmission is currently “high” according to criteria […]

SEED Small Business Spotlight Lending Bedrock Granite Co.  ∙  Wrentham, MA Loan Amount: $204,000: Commercial Real Estate Purchase   ∙    Job Creation: 3    Lending Team:  Laurie Driscoll, SEED, and John Moran, Bluestone Bank Bedrock has worked with SEED on several occasions. The help and guidance we’ve received has been excellent every time! I highly recommend any business look into […]

Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division Announce Fall Session of Recreation/ Wellness Classes The Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division has announced their lineup of recreational classes and programs for the upcoming fall season.  Classes will take place at Jenks Junior High and the Agnes Little Elementary Schools with some selections varying between a four or eight […]

Announcing New Program at Rhode Island College: Portuguese/English Medical Interpreter Training Program    New Certificate of Continuing Studies will certify Qualified Medical Interpreters in Portuguese/English Providence, RI – The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies (IPLWS) and the Division of Professional Studies and Continuing Education (PSCE) at Rhode Island College announce a new Certificate of […]

SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS We appreciate your patience, and continued library use, during the past 18 months as our building has been closed, first for COVID-19 and then for renovations.   We are in the final stages of the renovation project, but we have one more sizable disruption to go. Very soon, the outside area of the library, including […]

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine  Making a few tweaks to your laundry routine can help you make a serious dent in your carbon footprint and overall environmental impact. Credit: pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that Americans waste a huge amount of water and energy getting their clothes clean and […]

The Last Mile: Getting Fiber Broadband to Your Home or Business By-Rep. Deborah Ruggiero As the pandemic continues, it’s been an eye-opener on how important access to high-speed fiber optic is in our modern life. Decades ago, our nation created infrastructure programs for electricity, telephone and highways. Today, it’s fiber broadband — fast, cheap and […]

Group Applauds SNAP Benefit Increase, Says Barriers Still Exist Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service   BOSTON — Groups working to end hunger in Massachusetts say the upcoming increase to SNAP benefits, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is an important step, but more could be done to boost access for those who need it.   SNAP enrollment […]