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Lincoln police seek suspect in larceny from vehicle

LINCOLN – In the early hours of June 6, an individual was involved in a larceny from a motor vehicle in the Albion area, near Old River Road and School Street, said police. He was caught on camera. “We are asking…

June 11, 2026

Rosa says work not finished as she seeks another term on Pawtucket school board

PAWTUCKET – Angeliz Rosa, an early childhood expert, educator, and first-term School Committee member, announces her campaign for re-election to the Pawtucket School Committee. Rosa said the reason she is running again is simple: her work is not finished. During…

June 10, 2026

Reyes sets goals in Pawtucket School Committee re-election campaign

PAWTUCKET – Omar Reyes, a higher education director and adjunct faculty member, says he is running for re-election to the School Committee. During his first term, he officially became the first person of color and Latino to chair the School…

June 10, 2026

Jones announces for North Smithfield council

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town resident Paul Jones has announced his intention to run for North Smithfield Town Council in the 2026 election. Jones is a small business owner and former School Committee member, serving on that board from 2016 to…

June 9, 2026

Attleboro firefighters keep truck blaze from spreading

ATTLEBORO – Fire Chief Scott Lachance reports that city firefighters quickly extinguished a pickup truck fire Monday afternoon, preventing the large flames that consumed the vehicle from spreading to a nearby home. At around 1:27 p.m. on Monday, June 8,…

June 8, 2026

UPDATE: Central Falls police make arrest after shooting

CENTRAL FALLS – Police say the person transported to Rhode Island Hospital with a gunshot wound has been arrested. He is identified as Carlos Martinez, 23, of Fall River, Mass. Martinez has been charged and arraigned on the following offenses: •…

June 8, 2026

Officials and residents gather for last Friday's ceremony.

Central Falls celebrates grand opening of Corrigan Basketball Courts

CENTRAL FALLS – Mayor Maria Rivera joined U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, U.S. Representative Gabe Amo, Rhode Island Department of Education leaders, Central Falls School District officials, students, coaches, and community members last Friday to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of…

June 8, 2026

Woonsocket’s Chen honored as a 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassador at URI

WOONSOCKET – The University of Rhode Island recently honored Woonsocket native and 2024 Woonsocket High School graduate Jason Chen as a 2026 Asian Cultural Ambassador. The recognition came during an annual luncheon hosted by URI’s Multicultural Student Services Center, honoring student…

June 8, 2026

Care Concierge uses guides to advocate for families

Many questions come up when caring for older loved ones becomes an issue. Where can they go to receive the best care? Who will be the ones making these decisions? Where are suitable openings throughout the state and/or the region?…

June 7, 2026

Rep. Alzate running for re-election

PAWTUCKET – Karen Alzate said it has has been an honor to serve the community and fight for the issues that matter most to working families. “I am running for re-election because there is still important work to do, and…

June 5, 2026