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North Providence resident Insana will appear on United Dates

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Sarah Insana, a North Providence resident who says she has never shied away from the camera, will host a watch party on Oct. 4 for her appearance on United Dates of America. The series features British singles going…

September 17, 2026

Cumberland School board rejects change to mandate reporting transgender students to parents

CUMBERLAND – In a move that drew praise from advocates calling for protecting transgender youth, the School Committee voted 5-2 against changing its policies to require parental notification. Many attendees at the July 20 meeting testified for maintaining the protections.…

July 19, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

North Providence beach reopens; longstanding lifeguard issues resolved

NORTH PROVIDENCE – State agencies gave the all-clear for the swimming area at the Notte Park Beach to reopen after a harmful bloom of blue-green algae cleared. The beach had been closed since June 29. On July 17, representatives from…

July 19, 2026

Bill establishing framework for veterinary telemedicine signed into law

PROVIDENCE – Legislation introduced by Rep. Jon Brien and Sen. Brian Thompson was signed into law on Saturday, establishing a framework for veterinary telemedicine in Rhode Island to expand access to quality care for pets. Gov. Dan McKee signed the bill…

July 19, 2026

Missing Pawtucket man found

UPDATE: Police say the missing man has been found unharmed, and are thanking the public for spreading the word. PAWTUCKET – Police say 78-year-old Frank Rose has been reported missing after failing to return to a rehabilitation center on July…

July 17, 2026

Traffic set to shift at Cumberland, Smithfield bridges

Highway traffic changes are coming to the area of two bridge projects in the area, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Beginning Sunday night, July 19, at 9 p.m., through the fall, traffic will shift to the left,…

July 17, 2026

Wanted RI fugitive caught 20 years later

Rhode Island State Police announced on Thursday evening that after more than 20 years on the run, one of Rhode Island’s most wanted fugitives is now in custody. Ronald Fischer was arrested without incident after his boat was intercepted off…

July 16, 2026

Missing Cumberland dog finally returns home

By Ethan Shorey CUMBERLAND – A local family and their many helpful friends and family can finally take a breath and get back to their summer after their tiny friend returned home Thursday afternoon. “Charlie is home and happy! Thank…

July 16, 2026

Attleboro’s Beckford fulfilling a dream, opening banquet hall in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Jennifer Beckford is building on her passion for event planning through Elegant Events RI by opening a physical space for special occasions. Beckford told The Local Insider she will hold a grand opening for the Elegant Events Banquet Hall…

July 16, 2026

Exercising his right to petition: Woonsocket man makes play for new skatepark

WOONSOCKET – Tucked behind Hamlet Middle School sits a concrete lot with a few scattered ramps, their wood rotting and metal supports bent or missing. The Woonsocket Skate Park is a far cry from the modern skateparks in other parts…

July 16, 2026

Major guardrail company planning move from Woonsocket to North Smithfield

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A company that installs a large percentage of new and replacement guardrails across the state is planning a major new headquarters development in North Smithfield as the company moves to the neighboring town from Woonsocket. Mike Zavalia,…

July 15, 2026

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