Barrington RI students start climate change club, recognized with EPA award

On Aug. 5, the student-run group will travel to Washington, D.C., to receive the President’s Environmental Youth Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in Region 1, a prize more often won by their Massachusetts peers. Members of the Barrington Environmental Establishment volunteered at Barrington Farm School, a local nonprofit organization.Barrington Public Schools The last Rhode … Read more

Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs recognized for outreach efforts

The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs is among community organizations recently recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Human Services for facilitating outreach to the community about the DHS’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps. Other organizations recognized included the Center for Southeast Asians, the Genesis Center, One Neighborhood Builders, Connect for Health/Lifespan … Read more