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’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 […]
RI’s Copy of the Declaration of Independence to Visit the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society in Honor of the RI250 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Open House Display: The Declaration of Independence, in Bristol, RI Date: July 1, 2-4pm Location: BH&PS HQ, 48 Court St., Bristol, RI 02809 Sponsored By: The Bristol Historical & […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse’s Sixth Keeper Honored with Marker On June 13, 2026, sixteen members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse met at the gravesite of Keeper William James Howard at Pocasset Cemetery, Bourne, Mass., to honor his service, from 1937-1951, as Pomham Rock’s sixth light keeper. Born in Nantucket, Mass. in 1891, both his father, […]
Opening Reception at Belmont Chapel July 2, 2026 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Belmont Chapel, Farewell Street & Warner Street Newport, Rhode Island Join us for the opening reception of Tyler Arment: Illusions of Light, A Collaboration Between the Newport Art Museum and Belmont Chapel. The Newport Art Museum, in partnership with Belmont Chapel, is pleased to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
