Wednesday, June 24, 2026

EARTHTALK: ABOUT AGRIVOLAICS

Are Agrivoltaics The Future Of Sustainable Agriculture? Marium Zahra June 14, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: What are agrivoltaics, and why are environmental advocates so bullish on it? —Pat Billings, Butte, MT Agriculture requires large amounts of resources, especially water and energy. Almost a third of global greenhouse gases are linked to agriculture. As world population grows, the […]

THEATRE BY THE SEA- DO NOT MISS GREASE

THEATRE BY THE SEA’S 93RDSEASON CONTINUES WITH THE POPULAR CLASSIC MUSICAL GREASE WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 93 years of Theatre By The Sea, owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to present the popular classic musical Grease, which will be presented from June 25 – July 18, 2026. “I have always been a big fan of Grease – both the stage musical […]

RIPTA ANNUAL SUMMER SERVICE CHANGES

RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 20, 2026 SATURDAY JUNE 20, 2026 Express Beach Bus Returns for the Season Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 20, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger […]

IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE – FLEET FILLING FAST – NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

Lucky Joins Growing Fleet for 21st Ida Lewis Distance RacePresented by Kiel James Patrick NEWPORT, R.I. (June 18, 2026) – With entries continuing to build for the 21st edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race presented by Kiel James Patrick, organizers are anticipating an exciting and competitive fleet for one of offshore sailing’s most distinctive 24-hour challenges. Bryon Ehrhart’s 88-foot Lucky, […]

RHODE ISLAND BANS SALE OF INVASIVE PLANTS

Assembly passes Rep. Boylan, Sen. McKenney bill to ban sale of invasive plants STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Sen. Mark McKenney to ban the sale of invasive plants in Rhode Island. “Invasive plants are a scourge on the biodiversity and natural beauty of Rhode Island, and […]