In the third installment of Pioneer’s voc-tech school spotlight series, we head to Western Massachusetts to look at two standout examples of what works: Worcester Technical High School and Putnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield. Both schools have undergone a real transformation over the years, and it didn’t happen by chance. Putnam’s reforms, which […]
Shop Indigenous at the Cultural Survival Bazaar! July 24-26, 2026 Tiverton Four Corners Shop hand-made Indigenous art at the Cultural Survival Bazaar, where global Indigenous artists share their culture through jewelry, textiles, beadwork, and more. Enjoy live music, traditional foods, and powerful stories while supporting Indigenous rights and livelihoods. Join us in celebrating creativity, community, […]
Upcoming conversation SUNDAY – AUGUST 13TH – 7PM In commemoration of the 350th anniversary of death of the Pokanoket Massasoit Metacomet (King Philip), Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, Mount Hope Farm and Sowams Heritage Area invite you to a special presentation by Don “Strong Turtle” Brown, the Tribal Historian of the Pokanoket Tribe. The violent death of […]
In the panic over a talent exodus, Massachusetts is forgetting the underutilized talent it has. The state should double down on efforts to better connect residents with higher-value career opportunities that exist. By Steven Pedigo A sign for Longwood Medical Center, an area of Boston where several hospitals are located. (Photo by Sarah Betancourt) MASSACHUSETTS IS […]
St. George’s School Ice Rink | 384 Purgatory Road, Middletown Gala Preview Party Friday, July 24th | 6pm to 9pm; 5pm VIP entrance for Patron tickets and higher Weekend Hours July 25th & 26th | 10am to 5pm The Newport Show, a beloved tradition of the summer season that attracts more than 1,000 visitors over […]
CELEBRATING CULTURE AND COMMUNITY July 24, 2026 – July 26, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Join Us at the Cultural Survival Arts Bazaar! Experience the beauty and resilience of Indigenous artistry at the next Cultural Survival Arts Bazaar. Shop Indigenous and celebrate the rich cosmovisions, traditions, and livelihoods of Indigenous Peopl More than just an arts and […]
An Immersive Expedition Life Chronicles Discover the history of life. Experience the epic evolution of our planet. For 30 minutes, marvel at the beauty and richness of life. From the depths of the ocean to the tropical forests, travel through the paleo-landscapes of the great geological periods and discover the first traces of life in […]
Can Waterfalls Really Make Me Happy? Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss August 6, 2020 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME Nooksack Falls in Washington State’s Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest divides the North Fork of the Nooksack River into three segments and sends them plunging 88 […]
