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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

North Providence police seek help investigating May 8 disturbance

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding a disturbance at North Providence High School on Friday, May 8. Anyone with video footage of the incident is asked to share it with department investigators.…
May 13, 2026
Players on the two teams at this year's charity basketball game gather for a group photo.

Charity basketball game raises nearly $20,000 in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The town’s annual charity basketball game between local police officers and teachers raised $19,700, according to organizer and sponsor Justin Conrad. Conrad, of NorthPointe Bank, said that was $1,700 more than last year’s event, which raised $18,000.…
May 2, 2026
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Two big hits cause budget damage in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – A pair of sizable financial hits are to blame for a major tax increase proposed in this town. Mayor Charles Lombardi and Finance Director Maria Vallee said a proposed 7 percent tax increase would exceed the state cap…
May 1, 2026
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