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Moran running again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – District 1 City Councilor David Moran has announced his candidacy for re-election. “I am proud and humbled to currently represent the district, and look forward to meeting the residents during the campaign to garner their support for the…

June 18, 2026

Tips welcome: Woonsocket police searching for man who stole money jar

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured here in connection with the theft of a tip jar from Coffee Connection. Anyone who recognizes this person or has any information about…

June 17, 2026

Helena Foulkes makes her case for the endorsement.

Cumberland Democrats go with Foulkes over McKee

CUMBERLAND – In a reversal from four years ago, the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Helena Foulkes over former mayor and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. See the two make their pitches below. Following months of candidate forums, town committee…

June 16, 2026

A raucous crowd celebrated Cape Verde's shocking 0-0 draw with Spain in the Pawtucket City Hall parking lot on Monday.

Pawtucket’s Cape Verdeans celebrate shocker

PAWTUCKET – Crowds whooped and danced throughout Cape Verde’s stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in their FIFA World Cup match on Monday. The Cape Verdean team was ranked 67th, while Spain was ranked at number 2, making this one of the…

June 15, 2026

Attleboro firefighters prevent deck fire from spreading

ATTLEBORO – The Attleboro Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a home on George Street Sunday afternoon and quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread further into the home. On June 14, at around 3:35 p.m., firefighters…

June 14, 2026

Lincoln police make an arrest in road rage shooting

LINCOLN – Police have arrested Providence resident Steven Lugo for shooting at someone during an incident of road rage. On June 13, around 7:15 p.m., police responded to gunshots in the area of Angell Road and Leslie Way. They determined on arrival…

June 14, 2026

Valerie Gonzalez presents Dave Richards with his honor Friday evening. (photos by Paul Alan White)

Woonsocket’s Richards officially honored with stage in his name

WOONSOCKET – Friday night, June 12, wasn’t just the opening concert of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, it was a night to honor local radio legend Dave Richards. Councilor Valerie Gonzalez and other members of the City Council, as…

June 13, 2026

North Smithfield police seek suspects for stealing guns

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two individuals involved in a residential breaking and entering incident. On June 11, between around 4 a.m. and 5 a.m., a vacant home at 115 Mt.…

June 11, 2026

Lincoln police seek suspect in larceny from vehicle

LINCOLN – In the early hours of June 6, an individual was involved in a larceny from a motor vehicle in the Albion area, near Old River Road and School Street, said police. He was caught on camera. “We are asking…

June 11, 2026

Rosa says work not finished as she seeks another term on Pawtucket school board

PAWTUCKET – Angeliz Rosa, an early childhood expert, educator, and first-term School Committee member, announces her campaign for re-election to the Pawtucket School Committee. Rosa said the reason she is running again is simple: her work is not finished. During…

June 10, 2026