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Costco confirms plans for Rhode Island store

SMITHFIELD – As it turns out, despite all the swirling counter-narratives on social media, that the news about Costco’s foray into Rhode Island is real. The company is running a sponsored Meta ad making the news flash about as official…

October 31, 2026

Alba: Education is a central issue in House District 53

SMITHFIELD – Suzy Alba, candidate for state representative in House District 53, said advocating for our public schools will be one of her priorities in the General Assembly. She points to her record while serving on the Smithfield Town Council,…

October 30, 2026

Students in each grade recap Spirit Week at Cumberland High School

Students in each grade are providing their perspectives on Cumberland High School Spirit Week and how it went. By Stella Williams, CHS Freshman Going into my first spirit week as a freshman, I was very excited to see what was…

October 29, 2026

North Attleborough celebrates opening of new Community Field playground

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH – On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 29, town officials cut the ribbon on the new Community Field playground, replacing a space that had welcomed children for nearly 25 years. They said it was special seeing the project come to life.…

October 29, 2026

From left are Chris Beauchamp, Valerie Gonzalez, Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, and Dan Gendron.

Woonsocket mayoral candidates respond after leaving names off Baldelli-Hunt opposition letter

WOONSOCKET – It’s the letter that’s sent political reverberations throughout the city a few days before the Nov. 3 election, with local elected leaders achieving a rare mostly unified front. On Wednesday, 15 local elected officials signed onto a letter…

October 29, 2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI celebrates 60 years of mentorship

LINCOLN – The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island 60th anniversary celebration last Thursday, Oct. 22, raised more than $100,000 for the organization’s mentoring programs. The Big Breakfast at Kirkbrae Country Club was the largest BBBSRI has had, said Ray…

October 29, 2026

More than a night at the movies: ‘The Pizza Principal’ World Premiere Community Event planned Nov. 20

PROVIDENCE – On Friday, Nov. 20, Rhode Island filmmaker Kirk Benttinen will premiere “The Pizza Principal,” a feature-length documentary, along with three short films, in the first public showcase of his new project, RI Docs. This premiere transforms the traditional film screening into a…

October 28, 2026

Some of David Paiva's mugshots through the years, including his most recent one at right.

Lincoln police arrest chronic criminal from Cumberland for break-ins

LINCOLN – Lincoln police officers have arrested a repeat offender with a long history of stealing from others. Police said David Paiva, 55, of Cumberland, was arrested after a series of reported thefts of vehicles and break-ins from motor vehicles. They…

October 28, 2026

Raccoons in North Smithfield and Pawtucket test positive for rabies

The Rhode Island Department of Healthis alerting the public that a raccoon in the area of Black Plain Road in North Smithfield tested positive for rabies this week. Additionally, two raccoons in close proximity to each other on Wilcox Avenue…

October 28, 2026

Bellingham Beef Barn’s buyer says no changes are planned

BELLINGHAM – The pending buyer of the Bellingham Beef Barn business is a local restaurant chain also specializing in beef as its primary meal. Tisa Xhengo, owner of Mak’s Roast Beef and Pizza, confirmed that they are in the process of…

October 28, 2026

Fifteen elected leaders in Woonsocket issue joint opposition to Baldelli-Hunt’s candidacy

Dear friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens of Woonsocket, We come from different political parties and serve at different levels of local and state government. We bring different perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. We do not agree on every issue,…

October 28, 2026

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