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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

Stray cat in Burrillville tests positive for rabies

BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island Department of Health is alerting the public that a stray cat found on Whipple Road in Burrillville tested positive for rabies on May 22. The cat was tested after biting a person in that area…

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

Boston Legacy FC pose for their pre-match photo on the field at Centreville Bank Stadium.

First-ever professional women’s soccer match takes place in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Boston Legacy FC has seen tremendous momentum in its inaugural season, including a record-setting crowd for its first-ever National Women’s Soccer League match in New England at Gillette Stadium, according to the team. Now, the club is bringing…

May 22, 2026

Pawtucket adding days to make up for lost learning time

PAWTUCKET – Officials are making several changes to school days and tacking days onto the end of the school year for elementary students after it was discovered that the school day has been five minutes too short for those students. Supt.…

May 21, 2026

North Smithfield residents urge changes to Rankin Estates plan

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A project going back 21 years and with more debate than any other in the town’s history is still drawing crowds to the podium. On May 14, representatives were back before the Planning Board for preliminary plan…

May 21, 2026

Cindi Noble, second from right, gathers with friends, family, staff members, and volunteers at the new serenity garden created in her honor.

Noble Serenity Garden officially christened in North Smithfield (video)

NORTH SMITHFIELD – At a surprise retirement party for Cindi Noble last Saturday, she got a conceptual look at a new stone that would be placed in her honor at the new Noble Serenity Garden at Hotchkiss Cemetery. It was…

May 20, 2026

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

Denise Howard speaks at Tuesday's meeting

Smithfield bus drivers, monitors irate over merge with Lincoln

Note: This story has been updated with comments from Richard Iannitelli. SMITHFIELD – School bus drivers and monitors in town, many of whom have been working their routes for decades, say they’re about to be discarded in favor of drivers…

May 20, 2026

Residents upset as Lincoln Police Department’s scanner communications go dark

LINCOLN – An unknown number of town residents have traditionally loved tracking the Lincoln Police Department’s scanner, listening in as calls come in about various incidents. Now, say those residents, they’re no longer able to do it after communications went…

May 20, 2026

United Way honors local philanthropists

PROVIDENCE – In recognition of “their extraordinary philanthropy and dedication to helping their fellow Rhode Islanders,” the United Way of Rhode Island presented Betsey Purinton and James English with the Tocqueville United Award. A special donor celebration event was held…

May 19, 2026

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