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McLaughlin calls out ‘gutter politics’ of Cumberland Democratic Town Committee

CUMBERLAND – House District 57 candidate Jim McLaughlin is criticizing the Democratic Town Committee for its post about his campaign’s use of AI-enhanced photos. McLaughlin, in a release, called the post “gutter politics” and typical of what he’s seen from…

September 7, 2026

Check out episode one of The Story with Walt Buteau

We’ve launched The Story (Shorey) with Walt Buteau, a new podcast featuring Walt Buteau and Ethan Shorey. We’re going all-in on life and business in the Ocean State and surrounding communities, as two news guys with decades of storytelling experience.…

September 7, 2026

North Smithfield police say they took reported incident seriously

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Police Department are clarifying claims about their response to an incident. The department issued the following statement: “It has come to the attention of the department that a Facebook post shared on…

September 7, 2026

Woonsocket council candidate Flynn cites history of community involvement

WOONSOCKET – Damon Flynn is introducing himself as a candidate for Woonsocket City Council in the upcoming election. “As a father, homeowner, taxpayer, and proud Woonsocket resident of 15 years, I am committed to serving the community that my family and I…

September 5, 2026

Urso says she’ll prioritize primary care, older and disabled adults

PAWTUCKET – If returned to office, Sen. Lori Urso has pledged to continue to focus on primary care, and meeting the needs of the older adults and adults with disabilities. Urso, who serves on the Senate Committee on Health and…

September 5, 2026

Five Burrillville homes sold for more than $800,000 from June through August

BURRILLVILLE – From June 1 through Aug. 30, 10 single-family homes in town sold for $600,000 or more, according to listings, with half of those seeing a sale price exceeding $800,000. The five exceeding the $800,000 threshold were: • 55…

September 4, 2026

McKee administration awards $4.8 million for Pawtucket and Central Falls to purchase old mill complex

PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS – Gov. Dan McKee’s administration announced that it has awarded $4.875 million to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency and Central Falls Redevelopment Agency to purchase the former Conant Thread–Coats & Clark Mill Complex District from a private owner. The…

September 4, 2026