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Tartan Army brings Scottish spirit and $10,000 check to Hasbro Children’s

PROVIDENCE – More than 100 members of Scotland’s renowned Tartan Army descended on Hasbro Children’s on Thursday, June 18, to present a $10,000 donation. The gift was raised as part of their charitable efforts surrounding their stay in Providence during…

June 19, 2026

Martins Stachowiak won’t run again in Pawtucket’s council District 6; focused on being ‘super mom’

PAWTUCKET – District 6 City Councilor Marlena Martins Stachowiak has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Pawtucket City Council at the conclusion of her current term. After serving the residents of the district and city, Martins Stachowiak…

June 19, 2026

Moran running again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – District 1 City Councilor David Moran has announced his candidacy for re-election. “I am proud and humbled to currently represent the district, and look forward to meeting the residents during the campaign to garner their support for the…

June 18, 2026

Tips welcome: Woonsocket police searching for man who stole money jar

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured here in connection with the theft of a tip jar from Coffee Connection. Anyone who recognizes this person or has any information about…

June 17, 2026

Helena Foulkes makes her case for the endorsement.

Cumberland Democrats go with Foulkes over McKee

CUMBERLAND – In a reversal from four years ago, the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Helena Foulkes over former mayor and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. See the two make their pitches below. Following months of candidate forums, town committee…

June 16, 2026