In its annual review of conditions for children and their families, Kids’ Count characterized the childcare system as “unworkable for most families.”
He will succeed Jay Coogan, who became IYRS’s president in 2018 and announced his retirement in October 2022.
Shakespeare, Comedy, Spring Festivals and more
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Loren Spears, Jason Pamental, Katherine Quinn and Libby Slader, who served as Chair of the Council, have stepped down from their role on the Council after serving multiple terms.
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit brought by Nantucket residents who argued that the planned construction of dozens of wind turbines off the affluent resort island threatens the survival of endangered Northern Atlantic right whales.
A special committee of the Vermont House of Representatives formed to investigate the possible impeachment of the Franklin County sheriff and state’s attorney will be meeting over the summer, the speaker of the Vermont House says.
A nationally certified instructor in mental health care shared tips with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport’s workforce on how to address the stigmas that come with mental health challenges, as part of the command’s recognition of May’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
In a rare judicial defeat for President Joe Biden, the White House is expected to soon withdraw the nomination of Michael Delaney for the Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to a person familiar with his confirmation process.
The 1,481 units will be across 13 municipalities and contain over 1,200 units of affordable housing
Lawmakers in Maine are getting behind a drive to pay lobster fishers to comply with potential new fishing regulations.
Charitable grants provide support to 22 nonprofit organizations working to make a difference across communities served by Rhode Island Energy.
Superiors of the Massachusetts Air National Guard member charged with leaking highly classified military documents had raised concerns internally on multiple occasions about his handling or viewing of classified information, according to a court filing Wednesday.
My Morning Jacket added to the 2023 lineup.
The man charged with murder in the death of 5-year-old Jeremiah Oliver, whose body was found in a suitcase beside a Massachusetts highway in 2014, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday and was held without bail.
Public invited to free July 15 concert & exhibition at TD Garden
Two times IMOCA world champion, Charlie Dalin, will join 11th Hour Racing Team for next leg of The Ocean Race
A bill that would have required school officials to disclose to inquiring parents that their child is using a different name or being referred to as being a different gender was defeated Thursday in the New Hampshire House.
Forecast includes rip current risk, surf height, weather, winds, and more.
Here’s what’s on tap for weather this week and weekend.
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The Ocean Race Newport Stopover, Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, Cars & Coffee, and much more.
Shakespeare, Comedy, Spring Festivals and more
The Newport Navy Choristers and the James L. Maher Center are both turning 70 this year, and they are celebrating with a special concert event benefiting the Maher Center.
Time to start your Spring planting – while supporting a great cause.
