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Portion of Route 44/Putnam Pike in Smithfield will be repaved

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s General Assembly delegation, including Sen. David Tikoian, Rep. Gregory Costantino, and Rep. Paul Santucci say they have successfully petitioned the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to mill and repave a badly deteriorated portion of Route 44 from Austin…

September 15, 2026

Lincoln officials issue scam alert

LINCOLN – Town officials say they have been made aware of a permitting fee scam targeting residents, contractors, and developers. Scammers are using publicly available information about proposed projects and permit applications to pose as town officials. They may use…

September 15, 2026

VIDEO: Yacht Club Soda asks for public’s help catching young vandals

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Owners of Yacht Club Soda in Centredale are asking the public to help identify a group of vandals who threw rocks through their windows during the Centredale Village Festival over the weekend. “Anyone know these classy individuals? Who…

September 14, 2026

Offer input on Saylesville/Lonsdale study to make Lincoln streets safer

LINCOLN – Town officials say they want to hear from residents about the Saylesville/Lonsdale Neighborhoods Complete Streets Study. On Wednesday, Sept. 16, an in-person public workshop will be held at the Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, from 6 to…

September 14, 2026

Groundbreaking for transformative Davies expansion Wednesday

LINCOLN – William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School will officially break ground on its building expansion Wednesday, Sept. 16. School leaders, state officials, community members, and families are invited to gather on the Davies campus to celebrate…

September 14, 2026

Custom-built reproduction Cape for sale in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A custom-built reproduction Cape in the historic Waterford Village area offers timeless character with thoughtful craftsmanship throughout, states a listing. “This distinctive home features numerous authentic period-inspired details, including interior window shutters, rolled glass windows, tin sconces, wainscoting,…

September 13, 2026

A & W in Smithfield looks to sell fireworks, toys

SMITHFIELD – A & W, 460 Putnam Pike, is looking to add new offerings to its existing list of items for sale. According to a an application for an amendment to an existing peddler’s license on the Sept. 15 Town Council…

September 12, 2026

Local professor assessing impact of dollar stores on food purchases

KINGSTON, R.I. – With food prices on the rise, dollar stores have played an increasingly important role in food retail, especially for low-income Americans and those living in areas with limited access to healthy foods. Wenhui Feng, an assistant professor…

September 12, 2026

9/11 ceremony will kick off North Providence Village Festival

By Ethan Shorey NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Village Festival returns this weekend, Sept. 11-13 on Smith Street in Centredale. Come for music, food, games, and festivities. According to Mayor Charles Lombardi, a 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be held tonight,…

September 11, 2026

Lincoln receives state recognition for comp plan update; local control, spread-out affordable housing are priorities

LINCOLN – The town of Lincoln has received a certificate of recognition from the Rhode Island State Planning Council and Division of Statewide Planning for the successful completion of the Lincoln Comprehensive Community Plan update, found here. The certificate recognizes…

September 10, 2026

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Portion of Route 44/Putnam Pike in Smithfield will be repaved

Lincoln officials issue scam alert

VIDEO: Yacht Club Soda asks for public’s help catching young vandals

Offer input on Saylesville/Lonsdale study to make Lincoln streets safer

Groundbreaking for transformative Davies expansion Wednesday

Custom-built reproduction Cape for sale in North Smithfield

A & W in Smithfield looks to sell fireworks, toys

Local professor assessing impact of dollar stores on food purchases

9/11 ceremony will kick off North Providence Village Festival

Lincoln receives state recognition for comp plan update; local control, spread-out affordable housing are priorities

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