RUMFORD-PAWTUCKET-ATTLEBORO BY DON DOUCETTE We often pass and hardly notice things of interest and beauty during our daily travels within the Ten Mile River Watershed. RUMFORD When in Rumford, pay special attention to the formal well-ordered Rumford Tower planting – especially the mounds of multi-colored impatiens to the left of the sign. Presently, best of […]
FALL FUNDRAISER ANDERSON HOUSE Extra stuff? Want to support a great local cause? The Anderson House in Attleboro is holding a clothing drive on Thursday, September 30 and Friday, October 1 from 5:00 – 8:00. Goods will be donated to Savers, and all proceeds will benefit the historic 1896 Anderson House, which provides a […]
A Call for Transparency in Resettlement of Afghan Refugees Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — Advocates for human rights and civil rights in Massachusetts are urging more transparency and clear information on plans to resettle Afghan refugees, in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston, said […]
UBER and Lyft drivers to Massachusetts lawmakers: We need collective bargaining rights and a union NOW. On election day, Massachusetts drivers urged legislators to vote in favor of rules that would give drivers collective bargaining rights and clear pathway to unionizing BOSTON, MA — Thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers facing poverty pay and adverse working conditions would benefit from a […]
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division has announced activities and events that will take place throughout the month of October. The annual Pumpkins In The Park attraction will be open on Friday and Saturday evenings only, starting on October 1st through October 30th from 6pm to 9pm at the Slater Memorial Park Pavilion. This attraction is intended […]
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Outdoor demolition began September 13 requiring the Attleboro Public Library building to close until it is finished. We expect this work to take about 10 business days. Staff will available to answer phone calls and email. What does this mean for you? The book drop is CLOSED Because the work is happening […]
U.S. Postal Service Now Hiring Seasonal Employees Nationwide In Preparation for 2021 Holiday Season USPS seeking great people to deliver for local communities and our nation during the busiest time of the year for mail and package deliveries Job seekers can find and apply for thousands of open seasonal positions by visiting usps com/hiring. Search for a […]
THE FALL BOOK SALE IS BACK AT WEAVER LIBRARY OCTOBER 14-17, 2021 LU-RODRIGUES The wait is over! The Friends of the East Providence Public Library semi-annual book sale has returned. Weaver Library, 41 Grove Avenue, East Providence, will host the Fall Book Sale on Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to […]
