Letter: Elimination of state funding would put land conservation groups out of a job
Many of you have already heard that the current Rhode Island fiscal year 2025 state budget does not include any funds for land and water conservation programs that we in the Burrillville Land Trust...
Letter: Opinions continue to rule the day in North Smithfield
Opinions continue to rule the day in North Smithfield, much to our detriment. In contrast, I offer a few facts as we dive into 2024:
* We have no definitive proof of where the PFAS-contamination...
Advice from the Trenches: Habits
Welcome to Advice From the Trenches, a monthly feature on NRI NOW.
In this month’s column, writer Cathren Housley addresses the timely topic of New Year's resolutions.
Housley uses practical knowledge and wisdom from the school of hard-knocks,...
From the editor’s desk: Are we alone?
As is often the case when I feel the need to write opinion pieces, I do not want to have to discuss this, but I think I have some pretty important questions on my...
Letter: Some things you never forget
Some things you never forget...
Once upon a time there was a boy who lived deep in the country. Now, "deep in the country," back when this story took place is no longer deep in...
Advice from the Trenches: Magic Mushrooms
Welcome to Advice From the Trenches, a monthly feature on NRI NOW.
In this month’s column, writer Cathren Housley addresses a question on the latest research regarding psychedelics and their use in therapy.
Housley uses practical knowledge...
Letter: Thanksgiving table brings back memories from holidays past
The thing I like most about Thanksgiving is that it is one of the few opportunities for the family to get together over dinner, talk, laugh, catch up, share stories and, basically, be together...
