Bill limiting fees on school meals advances STATE HOUSE — The House and the Senate each approved bills sponsored by Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Justine Caldwell to limit transaction and processing fees for school meals. “Data shows that well-fed kids do better in school, so we should remove any barriers that might […]
Cranky, perhaps. But Barney Frank’s accessibility and honesty were a breath of fresh air. Unlike pols who hide from the press, he was always willing to talk, and usually had something smart to say By Jack Sullivan May 21, 2026 Barney Frank THERE’S LITTLE in the news business that bothers seasoned political reporters. We deal with […]
Solar Powered Trains Show Promise For Short Hops Marium Zahra May 23, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: Is anybody working on solar-powered trains, and if so, when will they be ready for prime time? —Paul Best, Los Angeles, CA India’s first solar-powered train arrives at the station. Solar-powered trains run on the Sun’s energy to operate, via […]
Please feel free to share this free event. We are pleased to invite the public to a family-friendly and educational open house on 6/19. In addition, we will be resuming our speaker series in September. You can learn more at https://shiphistory.org/events/ We’d love for you to join us and invite all media to attend as well. […]
Newport Charter Yacht Show Returns with Stellar Fleet,Industry Networking and Crew Showcases NEWPORT, R.I. (May 26, 2026) – The annual Newport Charter Yacht Show returns June 22–25, 2026, at Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, once again transforming downtown Newport’s waterfront into one of the luxury charter industry’s most important summer season marketplaces. For charter yachts preparing to spend the […]
Audubon Society of Rhode Island It’s Turtle Crossing Season… Please Slow Down and Let Them Cross Roads Safely. In May and June, aquatic turtles such as the eastern painted turtle and the American snapping turtle will be leaving their watery habitats of ponds, rivers, and wetlands to set out and find suitable nesting sites to lay […]
Lightning Bugs, Bats, and Birds…Summer is Here! June 2026 Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island Start your summer off right – in the great outdoors! Discover some of the amazing birds, bats, and insects that thrive in the Ocean State. Pick up a paintbrush at the Maxwell Mays Art Studio, or bring family and friends for a guided […]
Rhody Regatta Registration and Fundraising Off to an Impressive Start NEWPORT, RI (May 18, 2026) – The fourth annual Rhody Regatta on Saturday, May 30 is all about boat-on-boat racing and fundraising to benefit Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOW). Already registrations are off to a great start with some impressive machines set to compete, including Wendy Schmidt’s […]
