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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

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

Volunteers set up for Saturday's sale in record time Friday afternoon.

VIDEO: Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale is Saturday

CUMBERLAND – The 22nd annual Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 16, at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. Gates open at 9 a.m. sharp, and no early birds…

May 15, 2026

Setting the stage: Woonsocket names River Island Art Park venue in honor of Dave Richards

WOONSOCKET – Dave Richards is more than just a local radio personality, says City Councilor Valerie Gonzalez, he’s part of the very heartbeat of Woonsocket. The City Council has unanimously named the River Island Art Park stage in honor of Richards,…

May 14, 2026

Members of the local fire union in North Attleboro.

North Attleboro firefighters claim short staffing in response to fire

NORTH ATTLEBORO – Members of the North Attleboro Firefighters PFFM Local 1992 say their response to the fire on Juniper Road this week was put in jeopardy due to short staffing. “Our thoughts remain with everyone impacted by yesterday’s devastating 7-alarm…

May 13, 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

North Attleboro chief thanks community for supporting fire victims

UPDATE – Chief Christopher Coleman is thanking the community for its outpouring of support for residents impacted by Monday’s fire at 30 Juniper Road. The Fire Department and town administration are now directing those who wish to assist with donation…

May 13, 2026

Carvalho announces for Pawtucket City Council District 6 seat

PAWTUCKET – Matthew Carvalho, a lifelong city resident who grew up in the Fairlawn neighborhood and went to school in Woodlawn from kindergarten through grade 8, says he’s running for City Council District 6 against Marlena Martins Stachowiak. “I’m very…

May 13, 2026

Pawtucket budget calls for 3 percent increase, fully funds school request

PAWTUCKET – The city will not see the kind of residential tax hike being requested in several other nearby communities, as Mayor Donald Grebien proposes a of 3 percent increase in taxes for homeowners. The overall tax levy, or amount to…

May 13, 2026

Another rabies case in North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police are confirming another case of rabies in town, this time involving a bat and a dog in the 700 block of Pound Hill Road. “Thankfully, the dog was current on its rabies vaccination, and the family was…

May 12, 2026

The new memorial area at the Hotchkiss Cemetery.

UPDATE: North Smithfield cemetery garden nearly complete

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Volunteers have made significant progress on the scattering garden at Hotchkiss Cemetery. Here are some updated pictures from Monday and Tuesday’s work. Memorial stones are expected early next week. Here’s our original story. NORTH SMITHFIELD – Back in…

May 12, 2026

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