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Centreville Bank celebrates grand opening of downtown Providence branch

PROVIDENCE – Centreville Bank on Monday celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown Providence branch at 142 Westminster St., marking the bank’s second branch opening in Providence this year. The opening reinforces the bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in…

September 17, 2026

‘One-of-a-kind’ Scituate equestrian center, home available for $2.5 million

SCITUATE – Billed aș a rare find and one-of-a-kind opportunity, an equestrian center and home at 150 Trimtown Road in North Scituate is available for $2.5 million. Longtime home to the roadside Fairest Flowers Farm flower cart founded by Beth…

September 16, 2026

Sign up for Taco MANIA 2026 to find the best tacos in Rhode Island

Find the best tacos in Rhode Island by eating the best tacos in Rhode Island, say representatives from RI Food Fights. Taco Mania is the biggest celebration of the best tacos in RI, running throughout October. This is the event…

September 15, 2026

Portion of Route 44/Putnam Pike in Smithfield will be repaved

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s General Assembly delegation, including Sen. David Tikoian, Rep. Gregory Costantino, and Rep. Paul Santucci say they have successfully petitioned the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to mill and repave a badly deteriorated portion of Route 44 from Austin…

September 15, 2026

Lincoln officials issue scam alert

LINCOLN – Town officials say they have been made aware of a permitting fee scam targeting residents, contractors, and developers. Scammers are using publicly available information about proposed projects and permit applications to pose as town officials. They may use…

September 15, 2026

VIDEO: Yacht Club Soda asks for public’s help catching young vandals

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Owners of Yacht Club Soda in Centredale are asking the public to help identify a group of vandals who threw rocks through their windows during the Centredale Village Festival over the weekend. “Anyone know these classy individuals? Who…

September 14, 2026

Offer input on Saylesville/Lonsdale study to make Lincoln streets safer

LINCOLN – Town officials say they want to hear from residents about the Saylesville/Lonsdale Neighborhoods Complete Streets Study. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, an in-person public workshop will be held at the Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, from 6 to…

September 14, 2026

Groundbreaking for transformative Davies expansion Wednesday

LINCOLN – William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School will officially break ground on its building expansion Wednesday, Sept. 16. School leaders, state officials, community members, and families are invited to gather on the Davies campus to celebrate…

September 14, 2026

Custom-built reproduction Cape for sale in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A custom-built reproduction Cape in the historic Waterford Village area offers timeless character with thoughtful craftsmanship throughout, states a listing. “This distinctive home features numerous authentic period-inspired details, including interior window shutters, rolled glass windows, tin sconces, wainscoting,…

September 13, 2026

A & W in Smithfield looks to sell fireworks, toys

SMITHFIELD – A & W, 460 Putnam Pike, is looking to add new offerings to its existing list of items for sale. According to a an application for an amendment to an existing peddler’s license on the Sept. 15 Town Council…

September 12, 2026