Report: Failure to Investigate Credit Complaints a Top Issue for MA Consumers Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth New BOSTON — The number of consumer complaints to financial companies, including banks, credit bureaus, debt collectors, rose dramatically in 2020. A new report from the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group (MASSPIRG) Education Fund found the number one problem consumers in […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse 150th Jubilee Photo/Art Contest As part of a year-long celebration of the 150th Jubilee of East Providence’s historic landmark, the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is sponsoring a photography and art contest. Entry is free. Entrants can submit photos (black and white or color) or pieces of artwork (colored or graphite pencil, ink, […]
ONE YEAR OF COVID-19 Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of the first case of COVID-19 in Rhode Island. It’s been a long, difficult year, filled with tragedy, heartbreak, and loss. But in our darkest days, we came together and we lifted one another up. We did what Rhode Islanders always do: we found hope. […]
Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee Announces 7th Annual Event Going Virtual PAWTUCKET- The Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee, Senator Sandra Cano, and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, have announced the 7th annual Pawtucket International Women’s Day Celebration. This year’s event will highlight a panel including three community members chosen by the committee who have exemplified the theme of […]
Planning Ahead for Spring! With February coming to a close and melting snow, it is easy to “march” ahead and begin planning some activities for Spring. Dust off your walking shoes for another look at the “Take It Outside “ Joy Ride itinerary, which includes stops at State Parks like Lincoln Woods for walking/hiking or horseback riding. It also includes […]
LIST OF IMPAIRED RI’S WATERS APPROVED BY USEPA “Big wins!” says DEM Director Janet Coit as Impairments in the Blackstone River, Mount Hope Bay, and Upper Narragansett Bay Have Been Removed from the Impaired Waters List PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing today that the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has approved Rhode Island’s recommendations to remove impairments from […]
Quonset Business Park and the Port of Davisville have been models of economic success for decades, supporting thousands of jobs and billions in household income each year for Rhode Island families. Next Tuesday, March 2nd, Rhode Island voters have the opportunity to build on that success by voting “Yes” on Question 7. This $60 […]
Happy Friday! There have been so many industries affected by the pandemic, but one that holds a special place in my heart is the wedding industry. I have had the privilege and honor of singing at so many weddings over the years and have loved being able to be a small part of such […]
