Celebrating the huge role bees, butterflies, birds, bats & others play in keeping our environment going is something we should do all year long, not just during Pollinator Month. Dear EarthTalk: What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? —E.T., via email Every June, people around the world celebrate Pollinator Month. It’s […]
Bill to Bury India Point Park and Bold Point Park Power Lines STATE HOUSE — Legislation sponsored by Rep. Matthew S. Dawson and Sen. Samuel D. Zurier to enable the burying of high-voltage power lines between Bold Point Park in East Providence and India Point Park in Providence has become law. Representative Dawson introduced the […]
RIPTA to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed Statewide Service Cuts and Fare Increase Due to Budget Deficit Hearings Scheduled for July 28 to August 6 in Barrington, Providence, West Warwick, Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Newport, Wakefield and Kingston Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will hold public hearings on proposed service reductions […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Donates Cookies to Local Organizations WARWICK, RI (June 26, 2025)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) has donated over 36,000 Girl Scout Cookie packages this year to local organizations throughout the community through a local community service project called Cookie Share. These organizations included the Rhode Island Food Bank, […]
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~ OPENING DAY! ~ Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Join us as we open for our 2025 summer season with our exhibition, “Conversations on Conservation” ~ Saving the Past for the Future” – Wentworth Room in the Elisha Marston House. In addition, the house, barn and gift shop are […]
Ram Dass Fellowship + Special Kirtan Gathering As part of our Ram Dass Fellowship gathering on Sunday, June 29, we’re honored to welcome local Rhode Island’s very own Sangita Sisters—an uplifting, all‑female kirtan collective who invite us to “journey home to your heart through song” Six women—Annette, Sarah, Jennifer, Lisa, Katie, and Sue—came together “divinely” to offer kirtan […]
Rhode Island House Minority Leader Chippendale Comments on Governor McKee’s refusal to veto the FY26 Budget GOV. DAN MC KEE Providence, RI – Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale offers the following statement in regard to Governor McKee’s announcement that he will let the FY26 Budget become law without his signature: While I […]
RISE & SHINE We are expanding our Rise & Shine educational programs with funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, local cultural councils, foundations, and individual donors. These programs are in high demand and serve at-risk populations across the Cape. Our arts-based group workshops and one-on-one classes help individuals suffering from grief, trauma, complex learning challenges, […]
