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Johnston residents asked to streamline taking of property

By ETHAN SHOREY JOHNSTON – Town residents will be asked on Tuesday to approve an amendment to the Johnston Home Rule Charter making it easier for the town to take properties by eminent domain. “Shall Section 1-2 of the Johnston Town…

November 2, 2026

Woman accused in hit-and-run that severely injured unicyclist in Pawtucket arrested

PAWTUCKET – Police say they’ve arrested the driver wanted in connection to a potentially fatal hit-and-run crash with a unicyclist. On Sept. 6, the Pawtucket Police Department responded to the area of Main Street and Magill Street for a hit-and-run crash…

September 8, 2026

No official stop-work order in place for North Providence storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Work has been ongoing at a Douglas Avenue storage facility, despite the Town Council’s vote last week to order a stoppage to construction. Town Solicitor Anthony Gallone explained that the town’s zoning official, Brent Wiegand, is waiting…

September 8, 2026

Lincoln residents invited to comment on Police Department’s work

LINCOLN – A team of assessors from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission will arrive at the Lincoln Police Department on Sept. 16 to examine all aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the…

September 8, 2026

Huge crowd expected for meeting on poor busing in Johnston

JOHNSTON – A large crowd is expected at the Sept 8 Johnston School Committee meeting due to frustration with extensive busing issues, prompting a change in venue. The school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the auditorium…

September 7, 2026

Felix, Urso chase votes in Senate District 8 race

PAWTUCKET – The race for Senate District 8 in Pawtucket features one-term incumbent Sen. Lori Urso seeking to fend of a challenge from first-time candidate Gena Felix. Felix, twin sister of State Rep. Leonela Felix, says the two have been doing…

September 7, 2026

Cumberland native goes viral for kindness, changes a stranger’s life

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – When Abigail Mwaungulu saw the stranger in the doorbell camera, and heard her simple but highly unusual request, she was taken aback as she wondered for an instant if she’d heard right. But the decision to say…

September 7, 2026

McLaughlin calls out ‘gutter politics’ of Cumberland Democratic Town Committee

CUMBERLAND – House District 57 candidate Jim McLaughlin is criticizing the Democratic Town Committee for its post about his campaign’s use of AI-enhanced photos. McLaughlin, in a release, called the post “gutter politics” and typical of what he’s seen from…

September 7, 2026

North Smithfield police say they took reported incident seriously

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Police Department are clarifying claims about their response to an incident. The department issued the following statement: “It has come to the attention of the department that a Facebook post shared on…

September 7, 2026

Lopez cautiously optimistic as she challenges Kallman in Senate 15

PAWTUCKET – Vanessa Lopez says she’s counting on her connection to what she describes as overlooked sections of Senate District 15 to put her over the top in her race against incumbent Sen. Meghan Kallman in the Sept. 9 Democratic…

September 7, 2026

Woonsocket council candidate Flynn cites history of community involvement

WOONSOCKET – Damon Flynn is introducing himself as a candidate for Woonsocket City Council in the upcoming election. “As a father, homeowner, taxpayer, and proud Woonsocket resident of 15 years, I am committed to serving the community that my family and I…

September 5, 2026

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