Across Rhode Island, volunteers are helping scientists answer big environmental questions, from tracking water quality in local ponds and streams to uncovering the secret lives of bobcats. These “community scientists” collect or analyze data that supports scientific research. They include Veronica Berounsky and Elise Torello, whose time and commitment helped researchers at the University of […]
At a historic Lithuanian church in Detroit’s Mexicantown neighborhood, All Saints Literacy Center is working to open doors for community members who are not literate in English — whether that be parents who need to meet with their child’s teachers, workers looking to advance in their careers, or someone who needs to understand what a doctor […]
The scenes from Spokane from the past few days have been heartbreaking, with tens of thousands of lives upended. There are many ways to help, but people need to be aware that scammers are also taking advantage of the situation.
A century-old Utah tradition gathering Latter-day Saints, cattle, bucking horses and blinding belt buckles has evolved from a Wild West show into a high-stakes event for rodeo fans — one that awards Olympic-quality medals and fills thousands of seats in a relatively new stadium. The Days of ’47 Rodeo, which celebrates the arrival of Mormon […]
CLANCY, Mont. — The Clancy Volunteer Fire Department is asking the community to support a fee increase as it works to keep up with local growth and maintain service.
