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North Providence resident Insana will appear on United Dates

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Sarah Insana, a North Providence resident who says she has never shied away from the camera, will host a watch party on Oct. 4 for her appearance on United Dates of America. The series features British singles going…

September 17, 2026

Beef Barn says it’s not closing Bellingham location, despite listing suggesting desire for new concept

BELLINGHAM – Owners of Beef Barn on Pulaski Boulevard reiterate that the location isn’t closing, despite an active marketing brochure on its real estate listing saying that it’s searching for a “new owner and new concept.” That listing, active since early…

September 17, 2026

Centreville Bank celebrates grand opening of downtown Providence branch

PROVIDENCE – Centreville Bank on Monday celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown Providence branch at 142 Westminster St., marking the bank’s second branch opening in Providence this year. The opening reinforces the bank’s ongoing commitment to investing in…

September 17, 2026

Plans for Smithfield’s Overbrook Academy property crystalizing

SMITHFIELD – Town officials are in accelerating talks with the YMCA to use a portion of the Overbrook Academy property to expand its offerings, says Town Manager Robert Seltzer. The smaller two-story building on the property would be used by…

September 17, 2026

Woonsocket partnering with new wastewater plant operator; incinerator to close soon

WOONSOCKET – Residents are being promised some relief from longstanding issues at the city’s wastewater treatment plant, as officials move forward on a new partnership with Veolia Water North America-Northeast LLC. The City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing the…

September 16, 2026

Smithfield officials considering everything on pickleball, including moving courts

SMITHFIELD – Town officials are hiring a sound engineer to do all appropriate research before making any decisions on the future of the Willow Field Pickleball Courts. The study, said Town Manager Robert Seltzer, will include an evaluation of Deerfield…

September 16, 2026

Smithfield council narrowly approves funds for medical organization

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council voted Tuesday to approve “Town Aided Funds” to WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care and other organizations providing services to local residents, but not without some controversy and a few sarcastic comments. Republicans Rachel Toppi…

September 16, 2026

Metivier, McLaughlin say they expect to be back

CUMBERLAND – Losing House District 57 candidate Jim McLaughlin and Senate District 19 candidate Jim Metivier say they expect to run again in two years. Metivier told The Local Insider that losing by less than 2 percent wasn’t bad for…

September 16, 2026

‘One-of-a-kind’ Scituate equestrian center, home available for $2.5 million

SCITUATE – Billed aș a rare find and one-of-a-kind opportunity, an equestrian center and home at 150 Trimtown Road in North Scituate is available for $2.5 million. Longtime home to the roadside Fairest Flowers Farm flower cart founded by Beth…

September 16, 2026

A street view image of the site from just before a 2017 fire.

North Smithfield board approves new gas station at old Beef Barn

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Planning Board rejected suggestions that they should consider traffic impacts from a coming new school in nearby Woonsocket as they considered a new gas station at the former site of Beef Barn and Coffee &…

September 15, 2026

Portion of Route 44/Putnam Pike in Smithfield will be repaved

SMITHFIELD – Smithfield’s General Assembly delegation, including Sen. David Tikoian, Rep. Gregory Costantino, and Rep. Paul Santucci say they have successfully petitioned the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to mill and repave a badly deteriorated portion of Route 44 from Austin…

September 15, 2026

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