RICJ is open… through technology. In light of the Governor’s directive restricting gatherings and closing programs for children and youth, Rhode Island for Community & Justice is moving to technology to do our work. We recognize we all need to pull together in order to “flatten the curve” of potential transmission of COVID-19. Life […]
Member Restaurant Information TAKE-OUT AND DELIVERY In Case You Missed the Special ENews Sent on Friday Several of our member restaurants — Anthony’s North End Deli, Bliss Brothers Dairy, Chick-fil-A, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Oven Essence, Stone Ridge Bar and Grill, and Tex Barry’s Coney Island Diner — are still open for take-out and delivery. They […]
Due to the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding Cornavirus (COVID-19), we are closed until further notice E-books, audiobooks, streaming media, and digital resources available 24/7 online. Our book drop will also be closed – please keep library materials until we reopen. We will not be charging overdue fines on these items. New Library cards- Don’t yet have a […]
Girl Scouts Move from Selling Cookies, to Spreading Hope through Donations to those in Need Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England has been forced to suspend all Girl Scout activities including meetings, events, programs, and cookie booths through April 3rd, effective immediately, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The cookie booths will reinitiate sales on April 4 […]
Friends- In these times of uncertainty, I am inspired by the many displays of solidarity and kindness I have seen across our community and the country. I am profoundly grateful for the health care providers, first responders, service industry professionals, government employees and so many other remarkable people who are working day and night […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is melting permafrost affecting communities in the Arctic and beyond? — William James, Barre, VT In the northern regions of the world, a great change is taking place. Permafrost, which covers around 25 percent of exposed land in the Northern Hemisphere, is melting. […]
AS REPORTS OF WASTEWATER SYSTEM DAMAGE INCREASE, DEM REITERATES: DISPOSE OF DISINFECTANT WIPES IN THE TRASH Flushing cleaning wipes causes clogs and can lead to overflows in wastewater collection systems PROVIDENCE – With new reports of damaged pump stations and overwhelmed screening facilities in Rhode Island wastewater collection and treatment systems, the Department of Environmental […]
Dear TLC Community, Like all of you, The Literacy Center is closely watching the news and following updates from the Governor regarding the current public health crisis. Our goal is to do our part to help people stay home and stay healthy during this challenging time. Here is the TLC administrative team at our morning […]
