Monday, June 29, 2026

THE “SENE” FAMOUS FILM, MUSIC, ARTS FESTIVAL

12th Annual SENE Film, Music & Arts Festival The 12th Annual Southeast New England (SENE) Film Festival takes place June 17 to 19 at the Artists’ Exchange in Cranston, Rhode Island. The Festival will showcase 130 short and feature-length films from local filmmakers and filmmakers from across the country and around the world. After postponing their […]

OP-ED: RI GOP LEADERSHIP MINORITY VIEW

OP ED:  Governor McKee can do better. We hope he does.   The IGT/Twin River legislation just passed by the House is a stacked deck against Rhode Island taxpayers. This “deal” overpays these multi-national corporations by $800 Million!       Although the legislation authorizes Governor McKee to bypass public bidding laws and enter into this 20-year insider deal, […]

HAWKINS-JACQUES-SUPPORT NEW VERMONT “PFAS” LAW

Public Health, community, and environmental organizations  applaud passage of new Vermont law restricting PFAS in consumer products PAUL JACQUES AND JIM HAWKINS This week, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed into law a bill banning polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food packaging, carpets, ski waxes, and firefighting foam.  Massachusetts nonprofits Clean Water Action, MASSPIRG and Sierra Club […]

NEFA: CONTINUED AMBITION AND SUCCESS

40 New Dance Projects Move Forward as National Dance Project Finalists Now in its 25th year, the   National Dance Project   (NDP) remains committed to supporting the creation/development and touring of new dance works. With our unique package of support, we annually provide 20 new dance projects by choreographers and companies with funding that centers  an artist’s/company’s agency to create, […]

NEW THREE WHEELED BIKE BILL RI

Sen. Lombardo’s bill that licenses 3-wheeled motorcycles through the DMV passes the Senate STATE HOUSE – Sen. Frank Lombardo’s (D-Dist. 25, Johnston) legislation (2021-S 0442Aaa) which would provide that three-wheeled motorcycles be included under the licensing requirements of the RI Division of Motor Vehicles (RIDMV) passed the Senateo drive three-wheeled motorcycles are forced to either […]

GREATER BOSTON LABOR COUNCIL

Greater Boston Labor Council donates to Mattapan food pantry serving one of city’s most food-insecure neighborhoods Joined by Mayor Janey, GBLC’s donation will aid Shirley’s Pantry, one of the only sites that provide meat and cheese to area families in need  The Greater Boston Labor Council represents more than 100,000 union members and their families, […]

EARTHTALK: ABOUT YOUR LAWN AND YOUR PETS

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the most common contaminants our pets are exposed to and how can we avoid them?  — Maria R., Chicago, IL This issue grabbed headlines when it was revealed in the May 2021 that domestic dogs and horses were suffering […]

BVT: TRAILING

EAST BAY With miles and miles of off-road paths and dozens of miles of backwoods trails, Blackstone Valley is a cycling destination with plenty of opportunities to get out and ride. The Blackstone Bikeway is one of the more popular bike paths in Rhode Island and connects to the East Bay Bikepath in East Providence. From the river […]