Funding “Critical” for MA Anti-Poverty Efforts, Post Pandemic Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service TAUNTON, Mass. – Community Action Agencies say $5 million in the House version of the Massachusetts state budget next year would go a long way toward helping the most vulnerable communities recover from the pandemic. Liz Berube, executive director of Citizens for Citizens Inc. in […]
Darth Vader (A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…) Today is May 4th – “Star Wars Day.” Initially popular with small groups of fans, it’s grown all over the world as a day to celebrate all things STAR WARS , with George Lucas and Disney both embracing it in recent years. To mark the […]
Norton Public Library Event – Junior Friends of the Library Zoom Hangout Remember when we used to get together at the Norton Library? Those were the days! Until we can meet in person again, drop in for a casual video chat to catch up about whatever you want – TV, books, movies, school, life! Grades […]
Angel MacLeod to take reins of Feehan Co-Ed Golf Program ATTLEBORO, MA – Bishop Feehan High School is proud to announce that Angel MacLeod has been named varsity co-ed golf head coach, effective immediately. MacLeod takes over for former head coach, Arthur Anderson, who stepped down after ten years at the helm. Coach MacLeod was most […]
City Announces Dedication to Upgraded Public Safety Facilities By Emily Rizzo PAWTUCKET- As a part of the City of Pawtucket’s continued focus on the safety and security of our residents, the City has announced the dedication to a new, state-of-the-art public safety complex on the east side of the City along with the refurbishment, renovation, and […]
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION Explore and uncover the parallel experiences and synergy between the arts and sciences. In sharing our collaborative work, we explore the power of the human mind and imagination to visualize life below the ocean surface. Immerse in the creative collaboration between New England artists and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution scientists. Exhibit premieres […]
Patents don’t impede patients’ access to drugs and vaccines By Jon Soderstrom Intellectual property rights are under assault overseas — and here at home. These attacks could prevent the creation of dozens of lifesaving medicines. That should worry every American. Consider a few of the latest threats. India and South Africa are petitioning the World […]
BOSTON — Community colleges have helped push recovery forward in past times of economic hardship,and their advocates say federal funding will help them do it again. Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan includes $109 billion for two years of community college tuition for anyone. Dave Koffman, government affairs director for the […]
