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Corsini seeks re-election to North Providence School Committee

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Incumbent District 3 North Providence School Committee member Arthur Corsini has announced his intention to seek re-election this year. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve as the District 3 member of…

May 15, 2026

Volunteers set up for Saturday's sale in record time Friday afternoon.

VIDEO: Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale is Saturday

CUMBERLAND – The 22nd annual Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 16, at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. Gates open at 9 a.m. sharp, and no early birds…

May 15, 2026

Burton “Burt” Stallwood – Lincoln

Burton “Burt” Stallwood, 86, of Fairfax, Va., formerly of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, in the presence of his loving family. A distinguished public servant, community leader, and devoted family man, Burt leaves behind a legacy of extraordinary…

May 13, 2026

Experienced educator Moschella running for North Providence school board

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lorraine Moschella has announced her candidacy for the North Providence School Committee at-large seat representing the entire town. A lifelong resident of North Providence, Moschella is running as a Democrat. She said it would be an honor to…

May 11, 2026

Teens explore careers in the trades, get sneak peek at $15 million transformation of Wanskuck Clubhouse

PROVIDENCE – As phase one of a more than $15 million effort to transform the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence’s Wanskuck Clubhouse moves forward, a group of teens were given an early look at the space and explored careers in…

May 8, 2026

Edward J. Thomas – Glocester

Edward J. Thomas, 92, of Glocester, RI, passed away on Saturday, May 2, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice. He was the husband of Rita (Pelosi) Thomas. They were married for 70 years. Born in 1934 in Providence, RI, he was the…

May 7, 2026

Brien announces re-election campaign in House District 49

State Rep. Jon Brien, an Independent serving House District 49 in Woonsocket/North Smithfield, has announced his plans to run for re-election. Brien cited health care, housing, rising energy costs, safe streets and secure elections as issues facing every Rhode Islander…

May 4, 2026

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