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Driver rescued from Slatersville Reservoir

NORTH SMITHFIELD – First responders rescued a driver after they drove their pickup truck off the Railroad Street Bridge and outlet from the Slatersville Reservoir on Tuesday. According to an emergency call, the truck was in the vicinity of the bridge.…

May 26, 2026

Quality Hill neighborhood meeting is Saturday

PAWTUCKET – This Saturday, May 30, starting at noon, the Quality Hill Historic District Association will host a neighborhood meeting at the Sunset Park gazebo on Summit Street. It’s been a while since they’ve had a neighborhood meet-up, say organizers, so…

May 25, 2026

The fire was confined to the area of the fryer.

Attleboro Fire Department puts out fire in pizza restaurant

ATTLEBORO – Firefighters extinguished a fire in a pizza restaurant on Saturday evening. Firefighters responded to Park Street Pizza at 104 Park St. at about 5:03 p.m. on May 23 for reports of a fire inside the restaurant. First-arriving companies…

May 24, 2026

Join United Way of RI for 14th Day of Action Children’s Book Drive

PROVIDENCE – All are invited to United Way of Rhode Island’s 14th annual Day of Action Children’s Book Drive on Saturday, June 6, in partnership with Books Are Wings. Help sort and label donated children’s books at the WaterFire Arts…

May 24, 2026

Free train rides on Fridays this summer

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced good news for transit riders this summer. Every Friday, from June through August, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will have free travel on all of its commuter rail lines, including stops…

May 23, 2026

Mariorenzi running for School Committee in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a proud member of the North Providence School Committee since last March, says Anthony Mariorenzi, he remains committed “to supporting the students, families, and educators of our community through meaningful progress and continued investment in our…

May 23, 2026

Hope was eager to participate in Friday's ceremony.

Comfort and compassion dog Hope now on patrol in Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – Mayor Maria Rivera and the Central Falls Police Department officially swore in several new members of the department on Friday, May 22, including Hope, the city’s new Comfort & Compassion Dog, during a ceremony held at City…

May 22, 2026

Pallotta seeks re-election to North Providence school board

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a member of the North Providence School Committee for 28 years, says Frank Pallotta, he is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election. “I want to thank the voters of District 1 and the entire community…

May 20, 2026

United Way honors local philanthropists

PROVIDENCE – In recognition of “their extraordinary philanthropy and dedication to helping their fellow Rhode Islanders,” the United Way of Rhode Island presented Betsey Purinton and James English with the Tocqueville United Award. A special donor celebration event was held…

May 19, 2026

Amanda V. Broadmeadow – Lincoln

Amanda V. Broadmeadow, 27, of Lincoln, died peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was the loving wife of Cole Durham, with whom she celebrated her second…

May 19, 2026