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Track all the best pizza with RI Food Fights LORD of the PIES 2026

Rhode Island Food Fights is back with its popular month-long pizza extravaganza, LORD of the PIES 2026 #BestPizzaRI. There’s still time to buy a booklet of coupons for free pizzas and slices through Halloween, but it all starts on Nov.…

October 30, 2026

Nikolopoulos running for brighter and safer Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Haralabos “Bobby” Nikolopoulos, candidate for Smithfield Town Council on the Good Government Team of Professionals, says he is leveraging his complex engineering background, management experience, and analytical problem-solving skills to help guide Smithfield toward a stronger future. Nikolopoulos…

October 30, 2026

Alba: Education is a central issue in House District 53

SMITHFIELD – Suzy Alba, candidate for state representative in House District 53, said advocating for our public schools will be one of her priorities in the General Assembly. She points to her record while serving on the Smithfield Town Council,…

October 30, 2026

Students in each grade recap Spirit Week at Cumberland High School

Students in each grade are providing their perspectives on Cumberland High School Spirit Week and how it went. By Stella Williams, CHS Freshman Going into my first spirit week as a freshman, I was very excited to see what was…

October 29, 2026

North Attleborough celebrates opening of new Community Field playground

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, town officials cut the ribbon on the new Community Field playground, replacing a space that had welcomed children for nearly 25 years. They said it was special seeing the project come to life.…

October 29, 2026

More than a night at the movies: ‘The Pizza Principal’ World Premiere Community Event planned Nov. 20

PROVIDENCE – On Friday, Nov. 20, Rhode Island filmmaker Kirk Benttinen will premiere “The Pizza Principal,” a feature-length documentary, along with three short films, in the first public showcase of his new project, RI Docs. This premiere transforms the traditional film screening into a…

October 28, 2026

Raccoons in North Smithfield and Pawtucket test positive for rabies

The Rhode Island Department of Healthis alerting the public that a raccoon in the area of Black Plain Road in North Smithfield tested positive for rabies this week. Additionally, two raccoons in close proximity to each other on Wilcox Avenue…

October 28, 2026

Grant will help Pawtucket nonprofit train residents for jobs in healthcare

PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded Harbor of Hope Foundation of Pawtucket with $30,000 to boost the number of certified nursing assistants entering the workforce. “By strengthening pathways into health care careers and partnering with local employers and community…

October 28, 2026

Incumbent Santoro also running write-in campaign for Cumberland Fire Committee District 2

CUMBERLAND – Incumbent District 2 Cumberland Fire Committee member Paul Santoro didn’t file to run through official channels, but he’s now mounting a write-in campaign to keep the seat. Liam Kane announced his write-in candidacy for the seat last week,…

October 26, 2026

Jones: North Smithfield needs to do better for seniors and veterans

With election day approaching, Town Council candidate Paul Jones is issuing what he says is a deeply personal call to action, urging North Smithfield to better support local seniors, veterans, and military families. For Jones, senior care isn’t just a…

October 26, 2026

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Track all the best pizza with RI Food Fights LORD of the PIES 2026

Nikolopoulos running for brighter and safer Smithfield

Alba: Education is a central issue in House District 53

Students in each grade recap Spirit Week at Cumberland High School

North Attleborough celebrates opening of new Community Field playground

More than a night at the movies: ‘The Pizza Principal’ World Premiere Community Event planned Nov. 20

Raccoons in North Smithfield and Pawtucket test positive for rabies

Grant will help Pawtucket nonprofit train residents for jobs in healthcare

Incumbent Santoro also running write-in campaign for Cumberland Fire Committee District 2

Jones: North Smithfield needs to do better for seniors and veterans

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