“State House Reps, Are Ya Listenin’?” Local Seniors Sing Holiday Carols for a Cause to Raise Awareness for Social Justice Issues Senior-led nonprofit Massachusetts Senior Action Council performs its second consecutive year of caroling to highlight senior issues that matter – COVID-19 style BOSTON – In lieu of in-person celebrations, Massachusetts Senior Action Council (MSAC) […]
2021 Begins With Love New Forever Stamps Available January 14, 2021 The U.S. Postal Service continues its popular Love series with a new stamp in 2021. The first stamp in the series was issued in 1973. The latest one features a colorful and lighthearted digital illustration. News of the stamp is being shared with hashtag #LoveStamps […]
Free Lecture Series Launches at Museum of Work & Culture January 10 Virtual Valley Talks Kickoff with King Philip’s War Presentation WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures by the Museum of Work & Culture, begins Sunday, January 10. All events are free and take place at 1pm on Zoom. […]
Most MA Residents Oppose Cuts to Public Transportation Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is laying off workers and cutting services in the face of a budget deficit. A new survey from the MassINC polling group found a majority of Commonwealth residents oppose the MBTA service […]
Dear Editor, JAMES C. SHEEHAN Governor Gina Raimondo has made in-person learning a top priority for Rhode Island’s school children during the Covid-19 pandemic. The governor knows that the educational outcomes, social-emotional health, and well-being of students are optimal when students learn in-person. To facilitate this goal, school districts with in-person learning have implemented the […]
Dear Friends, There are very few years that I have wanted to wave goodbye to with as much gusto as I feel for the departure of 2020. But before I hurry this year away, I would like to pause and reflect on everything it has taught me and how much it has brought to The […]
Treasurer Magaziner Presses for Reform at Gilead Following Remdesivir Price Gouging Controversy SETH MAGAZINER Providence, RI – – Rhode Island Treasurer Seth Magaziner has co-filed a shareholder proposal with Gilead, maker of remdesivir – the only antiviral drug approved by the U.S. FDA to treat cases of COVID-19 – following Gilead’s recent decision to unethically […]
Word-of-Mouth Referral and Networking – Free webinar set for Tuesday, January 21, noon. Advertising and marketing can be complicated if you let it be. Word-of-mouth referrals are as old as neighbors sharing trusted resources. MATT WARD A complimentary webinar entitled “Listen up. Word-of-Mouth Referral and Networking” will feature author, national keynote speaker and word-of-mouth expert […]
