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Pawtucket Latino Summerfest will celebrate Latin American culture this weekend

Note: A Spanish-language version of this article by this writer can be found here. PAWTUCKET — This Saturday, June 20, people will gather at Festival Pier to celebrate the Latino Summerfest. The festival will include traditional dancing, live music, DJ…

June 19, 2026

Barbara Rich, right, honors Tom Gruczka at this week's Smithfield Town Council meeting.

North Smithfield’s Gruczka awarded for maintaining Smithfield’s trails

SMITHFIELD – The Town Council has honored local trail-keeper Tom Gruczka for his hard work maintaining the places where people hike. Barbara Rich, of the Land Trust, told the Town Council on June 16 that the trust received a grant…

June 19, 2026

Tassoni will not seek re-election to Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD – Town Council President John Tassoni Jr. has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat this fall. Tassoni, a former state senator and long-time public servant, cited his position as president/CEO of the Substance Use…

June 19, 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

Martins Stachowiak won’t run again in Pawtucket’s council District 6; focused on being ‘super mom’

PAWTUCKET – District 6 City Councilor Marlena Martins Stachowiak has announced that she will not seek re-election to the Pawtucket City Council at the conclusion of her current term. After serving the residents of the district and city, Martins Stachowiak…

June 19, 2026

Residents, councilor calling for truck ban on North Attleboro Road

CUMBERLAND – Truck traffic on North Attleboro Road has gotten out of control, say residents, causing constant noise, degradation of the road, and a major safety issue. Resident Brien Rylander said he’s lived here for the past five years, and while…

June 18, 2026

Woonsocket Library adds Healthy Habits program for youth

WOONSOCKET – This summer, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will facilitate programs across the state encouraging healthier nutritional habits. The Healthy Habits program has been running for years, but this will be the first summer the Woonsocket Harris Public…

June 18, 2026

Moran running again in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – District 1 City Councilor David Moran has announced his candidacy for re-election. “I am proud and humbled to currently represent the district, and look forward to meeting the residents during the campaign to garner their support for the…

June 18, 2026

Tips welcome: Woonsocket police searching for man who stole money jar

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured here in connection with the theft of a tip jar from Coffee Connection. Anyone who recognizes this person or has any information about…

June 17, 2026

North Smithfield police respond to local father’s plea for help with speeding delivery drivers

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The dead-end Old Great Road should be among the safest roads to play on in town, says John Taglione. But drivers continue to fly down the 1,800-foot road at unsafe speeds, he said, treating it as if it’s…

June 17, 2026

RI’s new budget considered a win for older adults

As the 2026 legislative session wraps up, lawmakers approved a $15.2 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027. The budget blueprint (H 7127 Aaa) aims to provide economic relief, improve education and health care, and advance government reforms without raising broad-based taxes or…

June 17, 2026

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