Whitehouse Cheers Passage of Social Security Fairness Act Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation he cosponsored to eliminate two policies that have reduced Social Security benefits for public service employees. The Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act early Saturday morning, sending the […]
Greener Dish Soap: Why Not? Isabella Sollazzo December 4, 2024 Dear EarthTalk: Are mainstream dish soaps really that bad for the planet? And if so, what are some greener alternatives?—P. McGrath, Boulder, CO Many well-known dish soaps contain synthetic chemicals and additives that are harmful. Credit: Pexels.com. Popular dish soaps often claim to easily tackle […]
To get people on board with any transportation funding package, we must build it so that people see themselves, their needs, and their hopes represented in it. By Reggie Ramos December 17, 2024 IT’S HARD TO fully understand what other people have to go through to get around, until you experience it yourself. While a […]
Children’s Story Classes@ the Pawtucket Library (13 Summer St.) Story Classes resume January 6 th at the Pawtucket Public Library. Children ages 5 and under along with their adult caregiver are invited to the Pawtucket Children’s Library to share stories, songs and other social activities. Registration is encouraged but not required. For more information or […]
15th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas11/15/2024 10:00AM – 12/30/2024 5:00PMSandwich Glass Museum, Main Street, Sandwich, MA, USA Join us for the 15th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Featuring the hand-blown glass of Cape Cod artists beautifully displayed on our forest of Christmas trees, you are certain to find the perfect ornament […]
ECOTARIUM AWARDED NASA FUNDING FOR UPGRADES TO OBSERVATORY, PLANETARIUM, AND STEM ENGAGEMENT October 2, 2024 – Highlight Worcester, MA, October 2, 2024 — The EcoTarium announced it received an $856,000 NASA grant through FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator Edward Markey, Congressman Jim McGovern, and the MA Congressional Delegation. […]
The Week In Pawtucket This week, the holiday spirit was in full swing across Pawtucket! From the heartwarming 3rd Annual Saint Teresa’s Tree Lighting to the joyful Hearts of Kindness Foundation Christmas Toy Drive, our city came together to spread hope and cheer. These events not only brightened the season but also reminded us of […]
ARTWORKS DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS The Classes3:00 – 5:00pmSaturdays, January 4 – 25Members: $104 | Non-Members: $115 Grab your colored pencils to learn some low-tech, high-impact techniques.Week OneExpandWeek TwoExpandWeek ThreeExpandWeek FourExpand SIGN UP The Instructor, Isiah Botelho Isiah Botelho is a traditional and digital illustrator from New Bedford Massachusetts specializing in character design, cover art, […]
