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 […]
THEATRE BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES 2026 CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL WAKEFIELD, RI – In celebration of 93 Years of Theatre By The Sea (TBTS), owner and producer Bill Hanney is proud to announce the summer schedule for Theatre By The Sea’s 2026 Children’s Festival Performances will be held on select Fridays in July and August. The Children’s […]
Howard Gardiner Cushing: Rediscoveries July 11, 2026 – December 31, 2027 Cushing Gallery In 2025, the Newport Art Museum presented Howard Gardiner Cushing: A Harmony of Line and Color, a landmark exhibition curated by Ricardo Mercado that brought renewed attention to one of Newport’s most significant artists. Drawing upon extensive research and loans from private collections, […]
One of the Largest Mountain Lion Exhibits in New England At the heart of Wild Cat Station, presented by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, is a dramatic and intimate experience of a set of mountain lions in their natural New England habitat. Utilizing and transforming the former polar bear habitat, the sibling cats are home […]
RIPTA Extends 231 Flex On Demand Pilot on Northern Aquidneck Island Through December 2026 Service Originally Set to End in June Will Continue Through End of Year, Expanding Transit Access for Commuters and Major Employers FLEX VAN AT INNOVATE Newport, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the pilot expansion of […]
Independence Week: Family Appreciation Day July 6 Monday, July 6th, 2026 Family Appreciation Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Colony House Kids Tour – 1:00 PM ⭐ Free or Discounted Admission for Kids Under 12 on 7/6 Newport Historical Society | All Offerings Free for Kids with Discount Code FAMILY* *code will become active at 12:00 AM on July 6th* […]
