Bill would establish guardrails on internet platforms used by kids STATE HOUSE – Senate Majority Leader Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have introduced legislation to require social media platforms, apps and other online services and products that are likely to be used by children to design their products to protect them. Valarie […]
MAY MOVIE MONTH – FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES IN PAWTUCKET Join us Fridays in May for May Movie Month, a free outdoor film series hosted by Pawtucket Promotes. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars at locations across the city. Movie Lineup:May 9 – Nathanael Greene Elementary | Inside Out 2 […]
Sen. Urso’s legislation aiding animal welfare efforts to be heard in committee Thursday STATE HOUSE — Two bills sponsored by Sen. Lori Urso to protect animals from cruelty and neglect by modernizing Rhode Island’s animal welfare laws and removing roadblocks to protecting mistreated animals will be heard in committee Thursday. “When talking to animal advocates […]
Soil Testing and Garden Information at Linden Place, 500 Hope St, Bristol, Saturday April 19, 2025, 9:00 am-12pm It’s spring and most gardeners are eager to get out in their gardens, pull the weeds and figure out their plans for a productive, colorful garden. Here in Rhode Island, and New England in general, we have […]
Dear Pawtucket Residents, Pawtucket is building, and the results are showing! Across the city, we are creating opportunities for residents and businesses while investing in the future of our community. The Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station is already proving to be a game changer. With 40 weekday and 18 weekend MBTA stops and multiple RIPTA […]
April Vacation ProgramsFor Children @ the Pawtucket Public Library(13 Summer St.) The Pawtucket Public Library Children’s Library at 13 Summer Street has a series of special events planned for the week of April vacation. All programs for April vacation week are free and do not require registration. Monday, April 14th3:00PMPet CentsKids ages 8-12 are invited […]
Wild In The City: Some Animals Thrive In Urban EnvironmentsChuhan Wang April 4, 2025 We are all used to seeing wild animals in the city nowadays across the United States. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Why do some wild animals live in cities more than in rural areas?– L.K. via email When people think of wildlife, […]
SKYDOG FARM SANCTUARY Today marks a bittersweet farewell to The Little Prince, my feisty, determined rooster who refused to stay at the bottom of the pecking order. He rose up in protest, challenging the top-down structure of the flock, and made it clear he was meant for something more. And now, his story takes a […]
