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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
Nicholas Feola

Feola running again in North Providence District 2

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Nicholas Feola has officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the North Providence Town Council representing District 2. He’s pledging to continue his commitment to responsive government, neighborhood improvement, fiscal responsibility, and strong community representation. Since taking…
June 2, 2026
Roger Desjardins

Salute to the late Roger Desjardins will be Saturday

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Roger Desjardins, the 101-year-old World War II veteran who died on May 21, will be honored with an all-gun salute outside the Robbins Funeral Home this Saturday, June 6, according to Mayor Charles Lombardi. Desjardins, who had…
June 2, 2026
NPHS Teacher of the Year Kathleen Cullen poses with some of her fellow teachers at the school.

NPHS’s Cullen honored as North Providence teacher of the year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Seven-year North Providence High School math teacher Kathleen Cullen is known for transforming what school officials describe as “reluctant learners” through inclusive teaching focused on growth. On May 27, Supt. Joseph Goho, the School Committee, and Cullen’s…
June 1, 2026
The aerial view of the park.

North Providence set to award bid on Westcott Park kayak launch

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The town’s newest public recreation space, the 2.75-acre Westcott Park on the Woonasquatucket River, should finally be seeing its planned upgrades. The Purchasing Board is set to meet Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. to award a bid…
May 23, 2026

Mariorenzi running for School Committee in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a proud member of the North Providence School Committee since last March, says Anthony Mariorenzi, he remains committed “to supporting the students, families, and educators of our community through meaningful progress and continued investment in our…
May 23, 2026
Frank Pallotta

Pallotta seeks re-election to North Providence school board

NORTH PROVIDENCE – As a member of the North Providence School Committee for 28 years, says Frank Pallotta, he is pleased to announce his candidacy for re-election.  “I want to thank the voters of District 1 and the entire community…
May 20, 2026
Arthur Corsini

Corsini seeks re-election to North Providence School Committee

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Incumbent District 3 North Providence School Committee member Arthur Corsini has announced his intention to seek re-election this year. “I am truly honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve as the District 3 member of…
May 15, 2026
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