Dear Pawtucket Residents, Celebrating Black History Month is something our city takes very seriously. It’s a time to reflect on the deep and lasting contributions of the Black community to Pawtucket and beyond. More importantly, however, it’s a time to recognize and uplift the people who are making history right here in Pawtucket. This year’s […]

Elevating Vegetable Dishes with Perfect Wine Pairings Melding the varied flavors of vegetable-focused cuisine with the nuanced profiles of fine—and even budget—wines can transform a simple meal into an extraordinary dining experience. From the earthy undertones of roasted vegetables to the vibrant zest of fresh herbs, each vegetable dish holds a unique flavor profile that, […]

THE RUNNER Where History is Shared and Stories ContinueJanuary – March 2025 Kunoopeam NetompaûogWelcome Friends Hello Readers. You may have noticed our newsletter’s new name. “The Runner” acknowledges and honors traditional ways of sharing news. Running was an important part of Indigenous cultures across this country. Apache runners were said to be able to run […]

Orders Due By End Of Day, Monday March 3rd Centenary United Methodist Church announces the Lobster Lunch Take-Out Order your lobster lunch today! Order the Lobster Tortilla Wrap, Lobster Mac & Cheese, or the Traditional Famous Lobster Roll. Both are filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo). […]

VERY SPECIAL EVENTS Mary Woodward presents: The Faces of the American Revolution: Portraits by John Singleton Copley Sunday, March 2, 2pm. Price $20, HSOY Member Price $15 To register visit www.hsoy.org/events Copley was born in Boston in 1738 into a poor family, but through his self-taught talent, industrious work ethic, and ambition, he rose to […]

MARCH KIDS ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE LIBRARIES Behind the Curtain: ChoreographyMonday, Mar 3, 3:45pm at Weaver LibraryAges 7-12Join staff from East End Theatre for an interactive session to learnabout musical theatre choreography, featuring Broadway favorites! Reading BuddiesTuesdays, 4-6pm at Weaver LibraryAges 5-10This low pressure drop-in program offers one-on-one time for school agekids to practice reading […]

Leading The Way On Health Care By Dominick J. Ruggerio, Valarie J. Lawson, David P. Tikoian, and Melissa MurrayRhode Island’s health care system remains in a deeply perilous place. For our constituents, and for the providers we all rely on, it is imperative that we act now to improve it. Unfortunately, the challenges we face […]

What Dismantling USAID Means For Climate & Environment Shashwat Mishra February 19, 2025 If the Trump administration is able to gut USAID as intended, global climate mitigation efforts could be in jeopardy. Credit: Staff Sgt. Keith James / U.S. Air Force, FlickrCC. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a leader in global […]