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Woonsocket Skate Park advocate launches new fundraiser

WOONSOCKET – Raymond Huot is taking matters into his own hands, creating an online fundraiser to support the future restoration of the Woonsocket Skatepark. The Woonsocket Skate Park Community Fund has raised $557 on a $5,000 goal as of Friday…

July 31, 2026

Cumberland officials set new rules for people booking events

CUMBERLAND – Those applying for special event licenses at Diamond Hill Park and elsewhere in town must now give plenty of advance notice, with some exceptions. An ordinance sponsored by Councilor Jodi Harrington-Sweet amending the code of ordinances regarding special event…

July 29, 2026

G. Richard Fossa with the special recognition given to him by the Italian president.

Former Mayor Fossa recalls surprise visit from Italian president, friendly rivalry with Cianci

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Thirty years ago, Dick Fossa waged a friendly little rivalry battle with Buddy Cianci to bring the president of Italy to his town instead of to Providence. Fossa won. Fossa shared the story with The Local Insider during…

July 29, 2026

North Providence could see 29 new housing units in former roller rink and boxing arena

NORTH PROVIDENCE – A developer is proposing 29 new housing units at 1029 Charles St., a cinderblock commercial building that’s featured many tenants over the years since it was used as a roller rink. The industrial/warehouse property in the commercial…

July 28, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

Notte Park Beach closes again

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The month is ending about as it started at the Notte Park Beach, where swimming is again off-limits during the busy summer season. Town officials say they’ll keep residents up to date on all developments going forward.…

July 28, 2026

Grant’s Mill in Cumberland added to National Register; owner plans restoration

CUMBERLAND – Grant’s Mill has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, an exciting outcome for the old property, he said. Grant’s Mill is one of two Rhode Island mills, also including the Eagle Steam Mill in Providence,…

July 28, 2026

Glocester welcomes one of its own, Jenison, as new chief

GLOCESTER – New Police Chief Jeff Jenison says one of his greatest strengths in leading the department is that he’s been there himself. Starting in 2001 as a part-time, one-day-per-week dispatcher for three years, says Jenison, he’s able to relate…

July 27, 2026

Woonsocket Councilor Cournoyer claps back on Fox’s proclamation about red light camera fees

WOONSOCKET – At a June 15 City Council meeting, exasperation in her voice, Councilor Kristina Fox declared how wrong colleagues were to suggest that there’s any leeway on an $85 fine for red light infractions. That statement, which came with a…

July 26, 2026

PHOTOS: Sale of home in Oak Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket sets new city mark

PAWTUCKET – In a blog post by Michael McCann, Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 40 Dryden Ave. in Pawtucket for $1,385,000. RPL sales associates Gerri Schiffman and David Hasslinger represented the seller, while RPL sales associate Jim DeRentis…

July 25, 2026

Local Insider Reviews: Friday night spa night birthday party means a visit to two breweries

PAWTUCKET/CUMBERLAND – Welcome to Local Insider Reviews, the new and somewhat selfish (I hope the businesses benefit as well) feature here at The Local Insider where I get to eat food, drink drinks, and tell people what I think of it…

July 24, 2026

Ethan Shorey

Woonsocket Skate Park advocate launches new fundraiser

Cumberland officials set new rules for people booking events

Former Mayor Fossa recalls surprise visit from Italian president, friendly rivalry with Cianci

North Providence could see 29 new housing units in former roller rink and boxing arena

Notte Park Beach closes again

Grant’s Mill in Cumberland added to National Register; owner plans restoration

Glocester welcomes one of its own, Jenison, as new chief

Woonsocket Councilor Cournoyer claps back on Fox’s proclamation about red light camera fees

PHOTOS: Sale of home in Oak Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket sets new city mark

Local Insider Reviews: Friday night spa night birthday party means a visit to two breweries

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