Cumberland and Lincoln

Taylor looks to improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists

LINCOLN – Bonnie Taylor, Democrat running for Lincoln’s District 2 Town Council seat, says she cares about safe streets for all and supports the Lonsdale Complete Streets project. “I often visit Gateway Park, Chase Farm, and Lincoln Woods, and would…

October 19, 2026

Lincoln considering new rules on e-bikes

LINCOLN – The ever-increasing popularity of e-bikes for people of all ages has sparked greater concerns about safety, even as multiple young people from the area have been injured. Several communities are now considering new or revised rules on where and…

October 18, 2026

The real terror in October? Not enough love for art students at CHS

The month of October, arguably the best time of year, is progressing. Lawns are decorated, houses smell of apples and leaves, and more than a few fake spiders have claimed multiple victims already. But the real terror? The lack of…

October 17, 2026

Cumberland, look just over the state line to see how good we have it on waste disposal

God help us if we Cumberland residents ever see 35-gallon trash limits. We have no idea how easy we have it on curbside trash and recycling capacity. Rhode Island as a whole is way behind Massachusetts when it comes to…

October 16, 2026

The interior of the new B.F. Norton Elementary School in Cumberland, as shown by the mayor's office, which will have plenty of extra space based on current student placements.

Cumberland school board now aiming only for the basics with this year’s redistricting

CUMBERLAND – School Committee members say they may not get everything exactly how it should be with perfect balance in local schools, but they’re aiming for good enough for now as they avoid adversely impacting families. Committee member Kerry Feather,…

October 15, 2026

Firefighters battle to extinguish stubborn fire in newly purchased Cumberland home

CUMBERLAND – An early-morning fire at 17 Morpheus Drive heavily damaged the home, but all occupants escaped safely. Cumberland fire crews responded to the house fire reported by a neighbor in this area off I-295 near the town’s industrial park…

October 10, 2026

Success story: Full Diamond Hill Road overpass in Cumberland reopens (video)

CUMBERLAND – All four lanes of the Diamond Hill Road overpass crossing Route 295 have reopened to traffic following finishing work completed overnight Friday. The replacement by the Aetna Bridge Company has been completed in three months (more of an…

October 10, 2026

Cumberland making a couple of changes on trash and recycling service

CUMBERLAND – Town officials say complaints about trash and recycling pickups from MEGA Disposal have quieted somewhat, as they look to further improve the service. Mayor Jeff Mutter had previously suggested that the town could consider a return back to…

October 9, 2026

The Flock Safety camera on Broad Street at the Cumberland/Central Falls line.

Cumberland council votes to end surveillance camera contract

CUMBERLAND – By a nearly unanimous vote Wednesday evening, the Cumberland Town Council voted to end the town’s contract with Flock Safety to run automated license plate reading cameras near the town’s entry points. The vote comes almost exactly after…

October 7, 2026

Wrestling raccoons make themselves at home on Cumberland deck (video)

CUMBERLAND – Three raccoons were clearly having the time of their lives after discovering the softness of the patio furniture on the back deck of the Fagnant family’s Cumberland Hill home. “I am so glad my mom and I witnessed…

October 7, 2026

Lisa O’Connell shares her concerns with the Cumberland School Committee on Thursday

Cumberland school board appears ready to start over on redistricting

CUMBERLAND – A majority of school board members Thursday agreed with parents that the work done by the TransPar Group on redistricting has been subpar, at best, and that it’s time to go in a new direction. As the meeting…

October 3, 2026

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