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Andres Montoya at the Warde-robe. (Insider photo by Ethan Shorey)

Warde-robe thrift store in Central Falls celebrating 30 years

CENTRAL FALLS – On Aug. 1, the Warde-robe will mark 30 years of clothing the poor and vulnerable residents of the region. The thrift store at 1286 Broad St., which has operated since August of 1996 at the same location,…

July 19, 2026

Missing Cumberland dog finally returns home

By Ethan Shorey CUMBERLAND – A local family and their many helpful friends and family can finally take a breath and get back to their summer after their tiny friend returned home Thursday afternoon. “Charlie is home and happy! Thank…

July 16, 2026

Exercising his right to petition: Woonsocket man makes play for new skatepark

WOONSOCKET – Tucked behind Hamlet Middle School sits a concrete lot with a few scattered ramps, their wood rotting and metal supports bent or missing. The Woonsocket Skate Park is a far cry from the modern skateparks in other parts…

July 16, 2026

Race for their son’s life: Family seeks people willing to help Jack

SMITHFIELD – On the evening of April 23, David Palms and Traci Kuiphoff were setting up to celebrate their son Jack’s fifth birthday. As Kuiphoff wrapped gifts and Palms wrote a birthday card at their kitchen table in East Greenwich,…

July 10, 2026

Guests enjoy dessert wine poured by Sakonnet Vineyard during the 2025 Summer Soirée. (Photo by Laura Kilgus of 9ten Photography)

Little Sisters of the Poor to hold fourth annual Summer Soirée

PAWTUCKET – The Little Sisters of the Poor of Pawtucket will host their fourth annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, Aug.. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., Pawtucket. The Little Sisters will once…

July 5, 2026

Cumberland residents unite to buy neighbor a replacement mower

CUMBERLAND – Residents have come together for a neighbor in need, raising funds to purchase him a replacement lawn mower. John Pliakas Jr. and Craig Adams promoted an online GoFundMe fundraiser for a resident who lives at the corner of…

July 4, 2026

Power couple donates to RI Community Food Bank

PROVIDENCE – In honor of their upcoming nuptials, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made “an extraordinary donation of $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank,” the organization announced on Thursday. “We were thrilled to learn of this unexpected gift, which comes at a…

July 3, 2026

United Way pushes deadline for utility assistance

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has pushed back the deadline to apply for utility bill assistance through the Good Neighbor Energy Fund by an additional month as increasing numbers of Rhode Islanders struggle with high energy costs. The fund will…

July 3, 2026

Clockwise from top left are Sandra Cano, Donald Wiseman, James Peluso, Patrick Crowley, and Yahaira “Jay” Placencia.

United Way appoints new board chairperson, elects members

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of a new board chairperson and the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring valuable expertise, perspective, and a shared dedication to advancing…

June 24, 2026

Tartan Army brings Scottish spirit and $10,000 check to Hasbro Children’s

PROVIDENCE – More than 100 members of Scotland’s renowned Tartan Army descended on Hasbro Children’s on Thursday, June 18, to present a $10,000 donation. The gift was raised as part of their charitable efforts surrounding their stay in Providence during…

June 19, 2026

Bob Bassill, vice president of the Capron Park Zoological Society, and Nick Lavoie, president of the group, with their famous signs.

Attleboro’s Lavoie helps launch foundation to support Capron Park Zoo

ATTLEBORO – Nick Lavoie’s wife Amanda is originally from Connecticut, and he recalls how, back when she would sporadically visit the area, she never realized that Attleboro had a zoo. Those conversations with his wife made this former city councilor…

June 12, 2026

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