Thursday, June 18, 2026

RHODE ISLAND BANS SALE OF INVASIVE PLANTS

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 […]

CHAMBER MUSIC – REHOBOTH ANTIQUARARIAN SOCIETY

Arts in the Village 2026-2927 Season The Chamber Music series under the auspices of the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society has attracted world-renowned musicians for over 25 years.  The artists that perform are very accomplished and have performed in places such as Carnegie Hall, and in numerous venues in most European Countries and South America and Japan. The […]

What: Fourth of July Week Programming at the Rhode Island Historical Society When: June 27 – July 4, 2026 Where: The John Brown House Museum (52 Power Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906) The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, 02985) Ben & Jerry’s (Garden City, 62 Hillside Rd, Cranston, […]

SOPHIA DUTRA – GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD

Local Girl Scout Creates Little League Recycling Program Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is excited and proud to announce that Sophia Dutra from Pawcatuck, CT has earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. SOPHIA DUTRA Sophia’s Gold Award project is titled Little League Recycling Program. For her Gold Award project, […]

RI GENERAL ASSEMBLY “ICE” BILL

Assembly passes Sen. Kallman, Rep. Batista bill to keep ICE out of RI courthouses STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly voted to approve legislation from Sen. Meghan E. Kallman and Rep. José F. Batista to protect those attending court proceedings in Rhode Island from arrest by ICE or other federal immigration authorities. “When ICE targets Rhode Islanders […]

TIVERTON FOUR CORNERS – MEDITATION AND SOUND EXPERIENCE

What:  Sounds of Harmony Gong Meditation & Sound ExperienceWhen:  June 27th  6:00 – 7:30 PM Where:The Meeting House 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878 Admission: $25Register at FourCornersArts.org The Four Corners Arts Center is pleased to present Sounds of Harmony! Join us at The Meeting House in Tiverton Four Corners on June 27th 6:00 PM. to experience the subtle and […]

ATTEBORO ARTS MUSEUM – THE FOUNDING FATHERS

THE COMMUNITY GALLERY John Adams by Peter A. Campbell The Community Gallery is located in the lobby of the Attleboro Arts Museum’s Emory Street entrance. For over a decade the Museum has been pleased to offer this prominent gallery space as an exhibition opportunity for both promising and professional artist members. Community Gallery artist exhibitions […]

EARTHTALK: BARRED OWLS IN FEDERAL CROSSHAIRS

Owls In Federal Crosshairs For Threat To Spotted Owls Rachel Berliner  May 29, 2026 Barred owls are encroaching on the territory of the threatened northern spotted owl so federal wildlife officers can shoot to kill. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true the federal government is planning to slaughter 450,000 wild owls in the Pacific […]