It’s time to act on the state’s PFAS problem Massachusetts is the only New England state that has not banned the toxic chemicals by Connor Read 176 public water systems in Massachusetts have exceeded the legal state limit for PFAS. MASSACHUSETTS HAS A problem with toxic PFAS chemicals, and I should know. When I was the town administrator of […]
An Evening of Irish Songs and Tunes With Turas The performance will feature Celtic and Irish music as well as contemporary tunes, held in the Linden Place Ballroom on Friday, July 17 at 7 PM Linden Place is delighted to welcome Turas, a talented Celtic music ensemble, for a special concert on Friday, July 17, […]
August 2026 Highlights From the Audubon Society of Rhode Island An evening of music, dancing, drinks and fun! MUSIC – DANCING – DRINKS – FUN Audubon Concert for Conservation Join Audubon and Playing Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute Band) for a summer concert on the lawn to support Audubon’s conservation efforts. Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI; […]
The Bristol Historical and Preservation Society (BH&PS) is located today at 48 Court Street in an 1828 jail built of granite blocks reportedly used as ballast in early Bristol sailing ships. It was founded in 1936 to promote the history of the town of Bristol and it first housed its collections in the Rogers Free […]
Presentation on Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Planned at Riverside Library Have you ever walked or biked by the lighthouse when traveling on the East Bay Bike Path? Now is your chance to learn more about that historical structure and the role it played in our city and state. If the only view you’ve had was from […]
Overfishing Affecting Evolution Of Marine Life Dear EarthTalk: Is overfishing affecting the evolution of marine life? —Katy, Y., Falmouth, MA Overfishing happens when fish are caught faster than they can be replenished, resulting in an overall depletion of the fish population. This not only poses a threat to ocean health and biodiversity but also to […]
Local Girl Scout Educates Community about Proper Rabbit Care TARYNN BLAIS Warwick, R.I. (July 8, 2026)—Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Tarynn Blais from Smithfield, RI has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Tarynn’s Gold Award project is titled Hop Don’t Shop. For her […]
RIPTA Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Rhode Islanders with a Yearlong Anniversary Celebration and a Vision for the Future of Public Transportation Providence, Rhode Island – For 60 years, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has connected Rhode Islanders to work, school, healthcare, and opportunity. Since its founding in 1966, RIPTA has grown from a […]
