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Woonsocket service honors Civil War veterans

WOONSOCKET – The Friends of the Oak Hill Cemetery thanked attendees who came to what they described as a beautiful Memorial Day service for Civil War veterans by Descendants of Civil War Veterans They thanked the Department of Rhode Island,…
June 4, 2026
Hattie

Our pet of the week is a Shepherd named Hattie

This week’s adoptable pet of the week is a cute Shepherd puppy named Hattie. She’s ready to be a part of a family, say those who have gotten to know her, being playful, friendly, lovable, and very smart. According to…
June 2, 2026
Nicholas Feola

Feola running again in North Providence District 2

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Nicholas Feola has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the North Providence Town Council representing District 2. He’s pledging to continue his commitment to responsive government, neighborhood improvement, fiscal responsibility, and strong community representation. Since taking…
June 2, 2026
Tyler McFeeters

McFeeters calls for immediate approval of Curtis School roof replacement

PAWTUCKET – City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters is calling on the Pawtucket School Committee to immediately approve the long-planned replacement of the roof at Curtis Elementary School. “There is no greater obligation for a community than protecting its children,” he said. “The…
June 2, 2026
Kevin Carriere

Carriere announces for North Smithfield council

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Resident Kevin Carriere has announced his intention to run for North Smithfield Town Council in the 2026 election. Carriere is a college professor and a third-generation North Smithfielder, son of Richard and Louise Carriere, of North Smithfield,…
June 1, 2026
Sen. David Tikoian with the two AEDs he contributed to Smithfield High School.

Senate passes Tikoian’s bill on AEDs

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Senate has passed legislation introduced by Majority Whip Sen. David Tikoian that would expand the requirement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools while establishing and implementing a cardiac emergency response plan. The bill would…
May 31, 2026

Newberry running for re-election

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Former House Minority Leader and State Rep. Brian C. Newberry, Republican in District 48 North Smithfield and Burrillville, has announced his intention to run for re-election to the seat. “I am proud of my record in recent…
May 31, 2026
Curcio

Man arrested after standoff in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Police arrested 24-year-old Anthony Curcio after an hours-long standoff Friday. He was eventually taken into custody without incident following talks with two negotiators.  Officers responded to the first-floor apartment on Grove Street at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a…
May 29, 2026
The closed roadway.

Officials hope to get road to Wright’s reopened soon

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials say they understand the frustration due to Woonsocket Hill Road being temporarily closed from the Great Road side, and they say this popular route to Wright’s Dairy Farm should be reopened soon. Town Administrator Scott Gibbs…
May 28, 2026
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