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Iannotti will seek re-election to Town Council seat in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Councilor Michael Iannotti has announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Smithfield Town Council. Iannotti served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for more than 30 years, including as civil chief of the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s…

July 3, 2026

A rendering of the ground floor at Dexter Street Commons, 71 Dexter St., Pawtucket.

Pawtucket’s Dexter Street Commons now leasing

PAWTUCKET – John M. Corcoran & Co. launched leasing last week at Dexter Street Commons, a new construction 150-home apartment community with ground floor retail in the Conant Thread District of Pawtucket. Built by New England Construction, the 5-story property will be managed by…

July 1, 2026

Rotary 7950 District Gov. Nicole Brien, right, installed the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club 2026-27 Board at Davenports restaurant. In the front row are, from left, Betty Galligan, Elise Strom, Patty Lyons-Bousquet, Alicia Alexander, and Mary Roda. In the back are, from left, David Kent, Lori Fredericks, and Bart Axelrod.

Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk hands out awards to those who go above and beyond

EAST PROVIDENCE – The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk held its annual installation luncheon event last week at Davenports Restaurant. The group elected 2026-2027 officers and board members, inducted new member Rhonda Lapham, executive director of FeedRI in Rumford and a…

June 30, 2026

Workers collect bins in the Monastery Heights neighborhood.

Bi-weekly recycling pickup starting this week in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – Now that Cumberland’s new 95-gallon recycling totes are distributed, the town’s money-saving, bi-weekly recycling pickup schedule is set to take effect. Starting today, Monday, June, 29, residents need to know which week is their recycling week before putting their…

June 29, 2026

‘Unimaginable loss’ as three from one family lost in Pawtucket river

PAWTUCKET – Search teams have found and recovered bodies from an occupied vehicle after it ended up in the Seekonk River Sunday evening. According to police officials, three family members were inside the vehicle. Witnesses saw and heard the car…

June 29, 2026

Gaidimas announces candidacy for Smithfield Town Council

SMITHFIELD – Kathy Gaidimas has declared her candidacy for the Smithfield Town Council in November’s election. Gaidimas, a resident of Smithfield for 26 years, said she is honored to have recently received the endorsement of the Smithfield Republican Town Committee.…

June 28, 2026

Record 69 coffee shops partner in the 13th Annual ICED COFFEE Summer Celebration

Branded as the biggest celebration of the BEST Iced Coffee in Rhode Island, the RI FOOD FIGHTS 13th Annual Iced Coffee Summer Celebration kicks off July 1. RI FOOD FIGHTS founder Jim Nellis said a record 69 coffee shops are…

June 28, 2026

Clockwise from top left are Sandra Cano, Donald Wiseman, James Peluso, Patrick Crowley, and Yahaira “Jay” Placencia.

United Way appoints new board chairperson, elects members

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of a new board chairperson and the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring valuable expertise, perspective, and a shared dedication to advancing…

June 24, 2026

Councilor Moreno will run again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – City Councilor At-Large Roberto Moreno has announced his campaign for re-election, seeking a third term serving the residents of the city. A lifelong Pawtucket resident, Moreno first entered public service in 2018 when he was elected to the…

June 24, 2026

Pawtucket Democratic City Committee endorses Grebien

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Democratic City Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed incumbent Mayor Donald Grebien over Adam Greenman. The vote took place on Monday, June 22. Thirty-one members voted to endorse Grebien in his re-election bid, compared to three for Greenman. “I…

June 23, 2026

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