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Attleboro firefighters help complete special delivery on I-95

ATTLEBORO, MA. — The Attleboro Fire Department assisted a family Tuesday evening after a baby girl was born on the side of Interstate 95. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, at around 5:10 p.m., the Attleboro Fire Department was dispatched to I-95…

August 13, 2026

Division Street in Pawtucket after recent repaving.

Grebien: Four of every five Pawtucket roads have now been repaved

PAWTUCKET – This paving season, said Mayor Donald Grebien in a campaign release, Pawtucket is surpassing 80 percent of all local roadways redone since he took office. Nearly 25 more roads are being repaved in 2026, said the mayor. “The unprecedented…

August 12, 2026

Cano, Diossa working on coordinated relief effort for Colombia

PAWTUCKET – In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Colombia, former Sen. Sandra Cano, who now works at the University of Rhode Island, says she and General Treasurer James Diossa are working with community leaders and the Colombian American Cultural…

August 12, 2026

Burrillville Democrats endorse Foulkes

BURRILLVILLE — The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee announced that they are endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes in her campaign for governor, becoming the latest in a growing list of Democratic Town Committees to support Foulkes over Gov. Dan McKee, stated a…

August 10, 2026

Woonsocket sees an overdose spike

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) issued an overdose spike alert for increases in drug overdoses among Woonsocket residents. According to RIDOH emergency department (ED) data, eight Woonsocket residents experienced a non-fatal drug overdose from July 31 through Aug. 6. A separate overdose spike alert was…

August 9, 2026

Shaffany Terrell dances. (photos by Thomas N. Walshiii)

Mixed Magic Theatre presents ‘From Free to Freedom’

PAWTUCKET – Mixed Magic Theatre, 560 Mineral Spring Ave., presents “From Free to Freedom: A Powerful Journey Honoring Resilience, Reclaiming History.” This is a music, dance, and storyteller experience written and directed by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, with music directed by Kim…

August 6, 2026

Missing Woonsocket man Espinosa found dead in Blackstone River

WOONSOCKET – Police said 28-year-old Efrain Espinosa was the man found floating face down in the Blackstone River near the South Main Street Bridge shortly after noon on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Police say they do not suspect foul play in…

August 6, 2026

Fourth annual Cumberland Community Celebration this weekend

CUMBERLAND – Representatives from the town of Cumberland and its Parks and Recreation Department say they are excited to invite residents and visitors to the fourth annual Cumberland Community Celebration, taking place at Diamond Hill Park this Saturday, Aug. 8.…

August 5, 2026

Fargnoli announces his campaign platform for Pawtucket School Committee

PAWTUCKET – Candidate for Pawtucket School Committee David Fargnoli is beginning his 2026 campaign by focusing on areas in city schools and the education offered within them, which he said are in need of improvement. Fargnoli is running as a…

August 5, 2026

Pawtucket Arts Festival returns later this month

PAWTUCKET – The lineup for the 2026 Pawtucket Arts Festival, planned for Aug 28 through Sept. 7, has been announced. City officials joined with community partners, supporters, sponsors, and volunteers near the Looff Carousel at Slater Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Each year,…

August 4, 2026