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Woonsocket police search for missing man

Update: The missing man was confirmed being dropped off at Kennedy Plaza in Providence at 9:50 a.m., and has still not been located. Providence police have been made aware, said Woonsocket police, and it is believed that he may possibly…

August 20, 2026

Mariorenzi says he’s walking North Providence’s District 2, staying connected

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School Committee member Anthony Mariorenzi says staying connected and accessible to the community is one of the most important responsibilities of someone on the school board. “That’s why I’m taking the time to walk District 2, meet…

August 20, 2026

A Flock Safety camera on Broad Street at the Cumberland/Central Falls line. This one was still in place as of Wednesday.

McKee orders review of license plate-reading cameras

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee has called for a statewide pause on the installation and activation of any new automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and ordered a comprehensive 60-day review aimed at establishing uniform statewide standards governing the use…

August 18, 2026

Help North Smithfield Groundwater Protection Committee protect local water

By ETHAN SHOREY NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the Groundwater Protection Committee are inviting town residents to an open house event to learn about a range of water-related topics important to everyone. Topics to be discussed include well water testing, conservation,…

August 18, 2026

Lincoln police warn of scam impersonating town staff

LINCOLN – Police are urging the public to beware of impersonation emails “It has recently come to our attention that malicious emails are being sent to residents while pretending to be staff from the town of Lincoln or the Lincoln…

August 17, 2026

McFeeters says speeding is a top issue for District 1 in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Since his campaign began, says District 1 City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters, he has heard a familiar theme all across the district: speeding. “It is an issue that truly unites. No small feat in this day and age,” he…

August 17, 2026

North Providence leaders look to set rules on Airbnb rentals

By ETHAN SHOREY NORTH PROVIDENCE – Town officials will meet this week as they look to decide what, if any, restrictions should be placed on homes used as Airbnb rentals. The issue goes back years, but is only now coming up…

August 17, 2026

VIDEO: Woonsocket shelter resident’s miracle recovery with GLP-1 treatment to air on PBS NewsHour

WOONSOCKET – A national PBS NewsHour audience is about to meet a Woonsocket woman named Jessica Vega. Last fall, Vega was one of the 50 people staying at OpenDoors’ emergency shelter on Cumberland Street in Woonsocket. She was 44, homeless…

August 17, 2026

Attleboro firefighters respond to single-car crash involving teen

ATTLEBORO – Members of the Attleboro Fire Department extricated a seriously injured driver from a heavily damaged vehicle Monday morning following a crash into a utility pole. At around 8:35 a.m., the Attleboro Fire Department responded to the area of…

August 17, 2026

North Providence’s Moschella urges people to vote early

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lorraine Moschella, endorsed Democrat running for North Providence School Committee at-large, urges residents to vote early at Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18. In-person voting at polling locations will…

August 13, 2026