Thursday, November 5, 2026

RHODE ISLAND WOMEN

Friends — Women are America’s Greatest Natural Resource! Our survey about COVID-19, its impact on you and how you think our government is handling the response, received strong participation, indicating that this is a matter, very understandably, of serious concern.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond and share observations and personal […]

GINA RAIMONDO: PHASE TWO

Hello friend, I hope everyone had a relaxing and refreshing Memorial Day Weekend, and I hope everyone was able to take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. I want to thank everyone who did the right thing this weekend – abiding by social distancing, wearing face coverings and […]

RHODE ISLAND PRIDE

Rhode Island Pride Wraps Up Food and Supply Drive; Plans for Pride Month On 05/28, Rhode Island Pride will officially conclude its food and supply drive effort.   After the grassroots effort’s unprecedented success feeding over 13,000 Rhode Islanders, the organization will be shifting its focus to providing the best virtual Pride Month it can. […]

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU $1000 GRANTS

BBB Launches Main Street Matters Grant Program With over 80% of member Accredited businesses having less than 20 employees, BBB understands just how much small businesses mean to the community. Beyond the economic drive that small businesses provide, relationships made through businesses in our communities are truly invaluable.   That’s why your BBB Serving Eastern MA, […]

BBQ TAKE-OUT CHURCH SUPPER

Centenary United Methodist Church: Monthly Take-Out Dinner On Saturday June 20, Centenary United Methodist Church is hosting a take-out BBQ Chicken Dinner.   Dinner includes; BBQ chicken, potato salad, tossed salad, baked beans and freshly baked dessert.   $10 adults and kids under 10 $5 .   Dinner will be ready “to-go” at 5:30 pm.   […]

EARTHTALK: CO2 AND YOU

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The roads are empty—and CO2 emissions are down accordingly—but can we keep it up as stay-at-home orders are lifted? Credit: lisbokt, FlickrCC.   Dear EarthTalk: Do you suppose the drop in carbon emissions that resulted from transportation and industry slowdowns during the Coronavirus pandemic will […]

RAISE A GLASS FOR GALA

Dear Friend, We are excited! Our first ever  Virtual Gala 2020  is fast approaching and we cannot wait for you to join us when we launch on May 29, 2020!   A suggested donation of $35 grants you access to a carefully curated content menu of some of our favorite moments from the stage and insights from some […]

PHONE-A-THON RAISES $106,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND EPS-TY-Wed-Christy-Long-EP-Meagan-Heatherton-EP-Karissa-Carlson-EP-Michaela-DiScuillo-EP-Nathan-Silveira-UVM-Andrew-Briden-LaS-Abby-Dalwson-BV-Michelle-Northup-EP-Angela-Silva-EP- Scholarship Foundation of East Providence recently held its 26th annual community-wide phone-a-thon. The all-volunteer group reported that this year’s event topped their $100,000 goal. Thanks to the support of local families, businesses and organizations, students from East Providence will receive scholarships of $1,100 or more this year through the phone-a-thon. Over […]