East Providence Elks Lodge thanks community
To the editor, On behalf of the East Providence Lodge 2337, I thank those who attended and participated in our annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 17. Due to your support, the evening was a great success. The proceeds from the evening will benefit various charities in our community. Again, thank you all and wishing you [...]
Read More →Potter League takes in Sandy’s orphaned cats; new homes needed
The Potter League for Animals took in 21 cats from the Ocean County Animal Facility in Jackson, NJ, Tuesday. The cats had been left homeless by Hurricane Sandy and shelters there are overwhelmed. When Hurricane Sandy devastated the East Coast at the end of October, animal care groups requested the assistance of shelters throughout the Northeast. The Potter [...]
Read More →Ellen Ford to lead Potter League board
The Potter League has elected a new president and welcomed two new board members who replace two retiring members. Ellen Ford, CEO of People’s Credit Union, was elected president of the League for a two year term. She has previously served as treasurer of the Potter League. Other officers elected include Harriet DiCicco as vice-president, [...]
Read More →Acts of kindness abound at Macomber School
By Julianna Pasetto The holidays are a very special time of year at Macomber School. We have several opportunities for our students to learn about giving and the true meaning of this season. Our “Giving Tree” is decorated with an assortment of items that are donated to a local shelter. Last year the donations from [...]
Read More →Christmas in Bristol hosts events including Grand Illumination on Sunday
Whether it’s your first visit to Bristol’s Grand Illumination or your 25th, the Christmas festival committee made special efforts to make sure this year’s events are memorable for all. Following is a schedule of this year’s events: Snow Ball: The first Christmas Snow Ball will take place at Linden Place on Hope Street on Friday, [...]
Read More →EPACC Pet of the Week: Gus
EAST PROVIDENCE — Gus is a large male grey tiger stripe available for adoption at East Providence Animal Control Center. He is very friendly with everyone, and doesn’t seem to mind the company of other felines. Gus will seek out attention from those around him and is very affectionate with everyone he meets. Gus is [...]
Read More →Gov. Chafee nominates RWU grad Parsons for EDC director post
PROVIDENCE — Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today that he will nominate William J. Parsons to serve as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC). Parsons currently serves as Managing Director of Community and Business Development for the RIEDC. “In any organization, institutional knowledge is incredibly important, and Bill Parsons, who has [...]
Read More →Nature stories at Audubon in Bristol
Preschoolers can enjoy a nature story time each month at the Audubon Environmental Education Center. Next week children ages 3 to 5 can hear “One Odd Old Owl,” by Paul Adshead, hands-on activities followed by a nature craft. Adults must accompany children. Register in advance. Don’t forget about Photos with Santa this Saturday, Dec. 1, [...]
Read More →Fans finally go back to Omega in the latest DLC for Mass Effect 3
In BioWare’s latest DLC for Mass Effect 3, fans get to help Aria take back their favorite seedy space station, Omega. Set during the invasion of the Reapers, Omega has been seized by Cerberus’ General Oleg Petrovsky. Aria T’Loak is hell bent on taking Omega back and has asked Commander Shepard for help. In return, [...]
Read More →BCWA: THM samples ‘not a violation, an emergency or an immediate risk’
The Bristol County Water Authority issued a press release Thursday afternoon on recent trihalomethane readings, which reads as follows: The Bristol County Water Authority, as an advanced precautionary measure, is notifying our customers that two of our eight sample sites for the last two quarters exceeded 80 parts per billion (ppb) for trihalomethanes. Due to [...]
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