Posts Tagged ‘Christmas Tree’
Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm closes, leavings tidings of great joy and tradition
It ended with a simple, “We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you for joining us in our final season as we have made the difficult decision to close. We’ve enjoyed serving the thousands of customers that have been our guests for the last 60 years. It has…
Read MoreA Greener View: A live Christmas Tree and protect shrubs from winter animals – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Question: We were thinking of using a live Christmas tree this year instead of cutting one down. After the New Year, we want to plant it in our yard. Is there anything we should know about how to do this? Answer: There are several evergreen tree species that can be…
Read MoreHoliday decorating fire safety tips – Union Fire District of South Kingstown
Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown would like to share important fire prevention tips for community members to be mindful of while decorating for the holidays. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the country responded to an average of 790 home structure fires per year caused by decorations, excluding Christmas…
Read MoreProvidence invites families, friends, misfit toys to Christmas Tree Lighting. Nancy Kerrigan to skate
Holiday Trees will be lit at Providence City Hall and BankNewport City Center before all-star skating show, featuring Nancy Kerrigan Invitation from the city of Providence: The City of Providence cordially invites families, friends, and misfit toys to City Hall on Friday, December 3, beginning at 5:00 PM for its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, presented…
Read MoreHoliday Fire Safety Tips from Union Fire District of South Kingstown
As residents prepare for the holiday season, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown wish to remind the community of important fire prevention tips. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 44% of holiday home fires start when decorations are placed too close to a heat source, like a candle.…
Read MoreIt’s a #FakeTree for the RI State House
by Nancy Thomas, opinion Photos of the Christmas Tree, resplendent in the rotunda of the Rhode Island State House, led one to believe we finally, finally got it right. It looks really alive – bright green. Amazingly symmetrical, too. Then the news came – don’t look too close – it’s not a real, fresh tree,…
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