Saturday, October 31, 2026

WICKFORD, RI: ART FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS

Artist Applications now open for the Wickford Art Festival New changes to the festival set to bring artists back to Wickford after last year’s cancellation North Kingstown (RI) – Artist applications are now open for the annual Wickford Art Festival which is slated for July 10 & 11, 2021. Produced by the Wickford Art Association […]

WHERE IS THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRUST FUND MONEY GOING TO GO?

Mayor Grebien and the Memorial Hospital Trust Advisory Committee announce Request for Information of Plans to Provide Critical Health Care Services Application Process Open through March 8, 2021 Pawtucket –  Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Memorial Hospital Trust Advisory Committee are pleased to announce a Request for Information (RFI) process for non-profit organizations to submit […]

SCHOOL FUNDING FALLS SHORT

Teachers Unions: MA Budget for Education Falls Short Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service   BOSTON — Educators and labor leaders in Massachusetts say the level of funding for education in Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposed state budget falls short.   The Student Opportunity Act was passed in 2019 to allocate more state funding over seven years to […]

QUONSET POINTS: SEALING THE DEAL

Environmental Protection a Top Priority at Quonset Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) recently took extraordinary measures to protect the marine environment in advance of a project to remove undersea rock from Narragansett Bay.    The effort was part of a project to create a deeper channel to allow General Dynamics/Electric Boat Division (EB) to expand their […]

STATE PRESERVATION GRANTS – QUESTION 6

Capital preservation grants on the ballot March 2 1691 Clemence-Irons House On March 2, Rhode Islanders will vote in a special election. A “yes” vote on Question 6 supports authorizing the issuance of $1 million in bonds for the State Preservation Grants program. State Preservation Grants support the restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of public and nonprofit-owned […]

“WATERSHED RAMBLES”

WATERSHED – SHOPPING AND TOURING BY DON DOUCETTE Several watershed moments yesterday as we combined personal shopping with local watershed touring. We took our daily Seven Stars takeaway tea to the former Holy Cross Cemetery overlook of the Ten Mile River Watershed cove off Central Pond. We listened to Sirius Radio music and watched the […]

YOUR HOME: HOW PAINT COLOR CAN ENHANCE YOUR MOOD

Your paint choices have a significant impact on your home.   Not only can color determine your living space’s overall aesthetic, but it can also influence your mood and set the right tone for your guests.   Do you want your space to feel comfy and serene or trendy and dramatic? Or maybe your family’s […]

WILBURY: “THE RACE” EXTENDED THRU FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The Wilbury Theatre Group presents The World Premiere of The Race By Mark Binder Directed by Brien Lang Performances via Zoom PROVIDENCE, RI (January 29, 2021) – The Wilbury Theatre Group presents the world premiere of The Race by Mark Binder, directed by Brien Lang.  This challenging new play, done in an emerging new performance medium, examines the common, and sometimes uncommon, obstacles of […]