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Power couple donates to RI Community Food Bank

PROVIDENCE – In honor of their upcoming nuptials, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made “an extraordinary donation of $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank,” the organization announced on Thursday. “We were thrilled to learn of this unexpected gift, which comes at a…
July 3, 2026

United Way pushes deadline for utility assistance

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has pushed back the deadline to apply for utility bill assistance through the Good Neighbor Energy Fund by an additional month as increasing numbers of Rhode Islanders struggle with high energy costs. The fund will…
July 3, 2026
Michael Iannotti

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
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
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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
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
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