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Metivier pledges to work with leadership from day one

CUMBERLAND – James Metivier, a Democratic candidate for Rhode Island Senate District 19, says his campaign is focused on lowering energy costs, housing affordability, health care, taxes, and effective constituent representation. “My work ethic speaks for itself,” Metivier said in a…

August 28, 2026

Boston Legacy FC pose for their pre-match photo on the field at Centreville Bank Stadium.

Boston Legacy FC will play entire 2027 season in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Boston Legacy FC announced Thursday that the club will play its 2027 National Women’s Soccer League home matches at Centreville Bank Stadium before moving into White Stadium, its permanent home, in 2028. During the 2026 season, Legacy fans…

August 27, 2026

New traffic pattern coming Friday night on I-295 North

Starting Friday night, Aug. 28, at 9 p.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to shift all travel lanes to the right on I-295 North on the bridge where it passes over the Pawtuxet River, just after…

August 27, 2026

Central Falls Restaurant Week starts Aug. 28

In Central Falls, a city with Diversity That Inspires, states a release, “come experience a world of international flavors in just One Square Mile.” Join in for 2026 Restaurant Week, running Aug. 28- Sept. 6, where many outstanding local restaurants will…

August 26, 2026

A rendering of what's proposed to replace the former Apex Tire Center, one of many parcels included in the city's request for proposals.

Three finalists chosen for Pawtucket’s Downtown Gateway Project at Apex

PAWTUCKET, RI – The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, in coordination with the city of Pawtucket, has advanced the redevelopment of the former Apex Department Store site and its surrounding parcels by selecting the top applicants from six proposals submitted for the…

August 25, 2026

A Cumberland Fire crew leaves the scene of the overturned dump truck at the quarry on Tuesday.

All hands in as Cumberland first responders free driver at quarry

CUMBERLAND – On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Cumberland Police, Fire, and EMS personnel responded to the Cumberland Quarry, 6 Manville Hill Road, for a reported overturned 18-wheel dump truck with the operator trapped inside. Due to the size of the vehicle…

August 25, 2026

Vote early for endorsed candidate Moschella in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – At-large School Committee candidate Lorraine Moschella says she is committed to working collaboratively with the school board, district administration, staff, and elected officials to develop and support a school budget that meets student needs and is fair…

August 25, 2026