March 3, 2024 - Stocking Rhode Island's Ponds & Streams / From Newport Socialite to Suffragette / Art & Alzheimer's / Pawtucket Soccer Stadium

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

On this episode Michelle San Miguel visits a local hatchery as they prepare to stock local streams and lakes with tens of thousands of fish. And, in celebration of women’s history month we revisit Pamela Watts profile of gilded age socialite Alva Vanderbilt Belmont who became a vibrant voice in the fight for women’s right to vote. Then, contributor Dorothy Dickie’s profile of artist, Sara Holbrook and how her work took a dramatic turn as her husband lost his way. Finally, on this episode of Weekly Insight, Michelle San Miguel and Ted Nesi talk about the continuing Washington bridge closure and high cost of building the Pawtucket soccer stadium.