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Woonsocket council candidate Flynn cites history of community involvement

WOONSOCKET – Damon Flynn is introducing himself as a candidate for Woonsocket City Council in the upcoming election. “As a father, homeowner, taxpayer, and proud Woonsocket resident of 15 years, I am committed to serving the community that my family and I…

September 5, 2026

Urso says she’ll prioritize primary care, older and disabled adults

PAWTUCKET – If returned to office, Sen. Lori Urso has pledged to continue to focus on primary care, and meeting the needs of the older adults and adults with disabilities. Urso, who serves on the Senate Committee on Health and…

September 5, 2026

Five Burrillville homes sold for more than $800,000 from June through August

BURRILLVILLE – From June 1 through Aug. 30, 10 single-family homes in town sold for $600,000 or more, according to listings, with half of those seeing a sale price exceeding $800,000. The five exceeding the $800,000 threshold were: • 55…

September 4, 2026

McKee administration awards $4.8 million for Pawtucket and Central Falls to purchase old mill complex

PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS – Gov. Dan McKee’s administration announced that it has awarded $4.875 million to the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency and Central Falls Redevelopment Agency to purchase the former Conant Thread–Coats & Clark Mill Complex District from a private owner. The…

September 4, 2026

Pet of the week: A ‘handsome tripod’ named Cody

This week’s adoptable pet of the week is a cute mixed pup named Cody, who to this point has had a sad life. According to Karen Kalunian, of Animal Talk, Cody “is such a young, handsome boy who has been…

September 4, 2026

Lacey after court ruling on Burrillville turf field case: No resident should be sued by their own town

Court finds resident’s opposition to project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity “When a resident goes to her town, to state agencies, and finally to court to ask whether a public project complies with the law, the answer cannot be a…

September 3, 2026

Woman arrested for child abuse at local hotel

WOONSOCKET – Police have arrested a woman on child abuse charges for an incident at the Woonsocket Motor Inn on Clinton Street. Elizabeth Jarrie was taken into custody on Aug. 31 and charged with second-degree child abuse. According to hotel…

September 3, 2026

Smithfield will host food drive to help growing number of people in need

By Ethan Shorey SMITHFIELD – Food insecurity is impacting more residents than many people realize, says Smithfield Town Council President John Tassoni, and there’s been a significant increase in need over the past several months. Speaking at the council meeting…

September 2, 2026

Cumberland police: No foul play in woman’s death

By Ethan Shorey CUMBERLAND – Police say there was no evidence found indicating that an 18-year-old found dead in a home in early June was killed. The Local Insider reported on Aug. 8 about results still not being back from the…

September 2, 2026

Cumberland version of Pat’s Italian Restaurant closing

CUMBERLAND – Continuing the trend of restaurants coming and going in the end space of the Seabra plaza on Mendon Road, Pat’s Italian Restaurant will close. “To our Cumberland community, Pat’s Cumberland will be closed until further notice,” accounted the…

September 1, 2026

General news

Woonsocket council candidate Flynn cites history of community involvement

Urso says she’ll prioritize primary care, older and disabled adults

Five Burrillville homes sold for more than $800,000 from June through August

McKee administration awards $4.8 million for Pawtucket and Central Falls to purchase old mill complex

Pet of the week: A ‘handsome tripod’ named Cody

Lacey after court ruling on Burrillville turf field case: No resident should be sued by their own town

Woman arrested for child abuse at local hotel

Smithfield will host food drive to help growing number of people in need

Cumberland police: No foul play in woman’s death

Cumberland version of Pat’s Italian Restaurant closing

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