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One of the Community Hope Chests.

Plates with Purpose grows to more locations and many thousands fed

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Three years after Plates with Purpose founders Jennifer Capracotta, of North Providence, and Jennifer Fantozzi, of Smithfield, launched their first community food cabinet, the Community Hope Chests are in a growing number communities and feeding many thousands of…
June 2, 2026
Hattie

Our pet of the week is a Shepherd named Hattie

This week’s adoptable pet of the week is a cute Shepherd puppy named Hattie. She’s ready to be a part of a family, say those who have gotten to know her, being playful, friendly, lovable, and very smart. According to…
June 2, 2026
Alyssa Flori in her bookstore.

Help save Pawtucket bookstore

PAWTUCKET – Alyssa Flori has 60 days. That’s two months, with help from the public, to ensure that her Book Around bookstore at the Hope Artiste Village survives. Flori, who opened Book Around at 1005 Main St. in the fall of…
May 30, 2026
The Woonsocket splash pad.

Free lunches returning to Woonsocket park

WOONSOCKET – Children in the city will have restored access to free lunches this summer at World War II Veterans Memorial Park splash pad through a planned collaborative effort. The Local Insider previously reported on local organizations looking to bridge…
May 29, 2026

Free tax prep service returns $21 million to Rhode Islanders

United Way-led Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program filed more than 20,000 federal and state returns at no cost this tax season PROVIDENCE – Thousands of working Rhode Islanders turned to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this tax season,…
May 27, 2026
Luca Brazil-Sheehan sees the new playhouse built by BHS students.

Burrillville students give child the gift of a playhouse

BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville High School (BHS) Construction Management Pathway students have unveiled and gifted a playhouse especially built for Austin T. Levy School 1st-grader Luca Brazil-Sheehan, who is currently battling leukemia.  “Wish house projects, in partnership with Rosemary’s Wish…
May 27, 2026
The honorees.

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
Monique Landry

Fundraiser planned for Woonsocket hairdresser Monique Landry

WOONSOCKET – Friends and family are planning a beer and dynamite fundraiser to support Monique Landry, the hairdresser who was hit by a drunk driver last month and is now facing a difficult recovery. Landry, hailed by those who know her…
May 16, 2026
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