Pawtucket Soup Kitchen’s Marchetti says they’re being pushed out June 30
Note: This story has been updated with comments from Mary Bray and Mayor Grebien. PAWTUCKET – According to Adrienne Marchetti, those forcing the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen out of their basement space have refused to engage with them about their future. The…
Jones announces for North Smithfield council
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town resident Paul Jones has announced his intention to run for North Smithfield Town Council in the 2026 election. Jones is a small business owner and former School Committee member, serving on that board from 2016 to 2022. He…
Attleboro firefighters keep truck blaze from spreading
ATTLEBORO – Fire Chief Scott Lachance reports that city firefighters quickly extinguished a pickup truck fire Monday afternoon, preventing the large flames that consumed the vehicle from spreading to a nearby home. At around 1:27 p.m. on Monday, June 8, crews were…
UPDATE: Central Falls police make arrest after shooting
CENTRAL FALLS – Police say the person transported to Rhode Island Hospital with a gunshot wound has been arrested. He is identified as Carlos Martinez, 23, of Fall River, Mass. Martinez has been charged and arraigned on the following offenses: • License or…
Colleagues: Carter’s promotion in Cumberland so deserved
CUMBERLAND – Longtime colleagues of former Garvin Elementary School Principal Michelle Carter say she’s been an “incredible leader” through difficult times, including a pandemic, and there is no one more deserving of a promotion to assistant superintendent. Garvin staff lined up at…
Central Falls celebrates grand opening of Corrigan Basketball Courts
CENTRAL FALLS – Mayor Maria Rivera joined U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Representative Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Department of Education leaders, Central Falls School District officials, students, coaches, and community members last Friday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the new…
Police investigating suspicious death of Cumberland High School student
UPDATED – June 8 CUMBERLAND – Police are investigating what they’re describing as the suspicious death of an 18-year-old woman whose body was found at 46 East Barrows St. The victim was a Cumberland High School student. Early on the morning of…
North Providence trash service provider promises improvement
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Representatives from MEGA Management (MTG Disposal) are blaming at least some complaints about substandard pickups in town on a driver who was being too friendly. At the June 2 North Providence Town Council meeting, Dave Werkema, district manager for…
Woonsocket’s Chen honored as a 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassador at URI
WOONSOCKET – The University of Rhode Island recently honored Woonsocket native and 2024 Woonsocket High School graduate Jason Chen as a 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassador. The recognition came during an annual luncheon hosted by URI’s Multicultural Student Services Center, honoring student leaders in…
Care Concierge uses guides to advocate for families
Many questions come up when caring for older loved ones becomes an issue. Where can they go to receive the best care? Who will be the ones making these decisions? Where are suitable openings throughout the state and/or the region? Then, there…
What hasn’t he done? Mancieri is 2026 grand marshal for Autumnfest
WOONSOCKET – The Autumnfest Steering Committee has named Garrett Mancieri, a man members say couldn’t be more deserving of accolades, with the honor of being its 2026 grand marshal. “As a committee, we love reading all the nominations we receive each year,” stated…
