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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

Cumberland’s tiny bridge with a long history now fully restored

CUMBERLAND – Newell Bridge No. 204, a small but pivotal connection point to the northernmost parts of town, including Diamond Hill Park and the Ice Cream Machine, is now fully back in operation. The bridge carrying Diamond Hill Road over…

May 12, 2026

Pawtucket is getting new rules on fire pits.

Pawtucket councilors recommend shorter distance requirements for outdoor fires

PAWTUCKET – Going against a recommendation from the city’s fire chief, members of the City Council’s ordinance subcommittee have recommended a 25-foot setback requirement for outdoor fires. Other recommendations within the revised fire ordinance should give Fire Chief John Trenteseaux the…

May 12, 2026

Kane: If the Capron Park Zoo has friends like these, who needs enemies?

Forty years ago, some sincere Attleboro citizens join together and founded the Friends of Capron Park Zoo, an organization dedicated to supporting, you guessed it, the Capron Park Zoo. Over the last 40 years, this organization has collected contributions promising to…

May 12, 2026

Smithfield Town Council members and Town Manager Robert Seltzer gather with Renee Grey, Caroline King, and Braxton Howard, all at center, for a photo at the most recent council meeting. Town officials are, from left, Michael Iannotti, Rachel Toppi, John Tassoni Jr., Angelica Bovis, Thomas Winfield, and Seltzer.

Life Savers: Bus driver and monitor in Smithfield praised for quick response

SMITHFIELD – A driver and monitor from DATTCO School Bus are being hailed for their quick work saving the life of a child in their care. The Smithfield Town Council last week gave special recognition to bus monitor Caroline King…

May 12, 2026

Cumberland announces rollout of new 95-gallon recycling carts

CUMBERLAND – This town has announced the rollout of new 95-gallon recycling carts for residents as part of an ongoing effort to transition to a new recycling schedule. Beginning Monday, May 18, residents will receive their new recycling cart on…

May 11, 2026

Pawtucket leaders approve tax agreements for next phase of riverfront transformation

PAWTUCKET – The City Council has approved a series of agreements to ease the path forward for further development on both sides of the Pawtucket/Seekonk River at the Stadium at Tidewater Landing. Mayor Donald Grebien is calling it a huge deal…

May 11, 2026

Wendy’s raises funds for Adoption Rhode Island with a sweet fundraiser

Through June 28, while supplies last, customers at participating Wendy’s restaurants in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island can receive six free Jr. Frosty coupons for just $1 while supporting Adoption Rhode Island. Coupons are valid through Aug. 31 at participating…

May 10, 2026