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Four-year terms, term limits among questions on North Smithfield’s ballot

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Charter Review Committee has offered a number of questions for voters to answer on the November ballot, including a big one on new four-year staggered terms with term limits of eight years for Town…

September 19, 2026

Pollo Campero holds official grand opening for its second Rhode Island location

EAST PROVIDENCE – Pollo Campero is hosting a grand opening on Thursday, July 9, for its second Rhode Island location, this one at the Pawtucket/East Providence line. The restaurant staking claim to being the chicken experts since 1971 and serving…

July 7, 2026

Families in their own little world at Central Falls summer soccer tournament

CENTRAL FALLS – In June, the Mundialito kicked off its summer soccer tournament at the Project Goal Mini Pitch. The tournaments, which also function as public community block parties, will continue nearly every Saturday this summer. During the games, spectators…

July 6, 2026

Teacher of the Year Cook has URI, northern RI connections

Rhode Island’s new Teacher of the Year, Michael Cook, got his start teaching in Burrillville before moving to a district closer to home. “Those early morning University of Rhode Island rowing practices have stood Michael Cook ’02 in good stead,”…

July 6, 2026

Adrienne Marchetti, director of the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, stands next to the garden where she grows much of the food she uses in her cooking.

Pawtucket Soup Kitchen still operating at Walcott Street location

UPDATE, July 6 – The Local Insider has confirmed that the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen is still operating within its facility on Walcott Street. There are no additional details yet on whether they will be allowed to stay until a new…

July 6, 2026

Gordon running for Woonsocket City Council

WOONSOCKET – Alana Gordon is running for Woonsocket City Council, bringing “a community-driven and solutions-focused approach to local leadership,” states a release. “A key focus of my platform is affordability. With rising housing costs and a growing number of cost-burdened…

July 6, 2026

Lincoln officials give assurances on cameras, say vehicles already being recorded coming in and out of town

LINCOLN – Drivers coming in and out of Lincoln from just about every surrounding community are already being monitored by Flock Safety cameras, says Town Administrator Phil Gould. These same Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras, once they’re live in Lincoln,…

July 6, 2026

Araujo announces bid for re-election in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – City Councilor Michael Araujo has announced his bid for re-election as a city councilor at-large. “I have had the honor and privilege of serving our city in an elected capacity since 2011,” he said in a release. Araujo…

July 5, 2026

Guests enjoy dessert wine poured by Sakonnet Vineyard during the 2025 Summer Soirée. (Photo by Laura Kilgus of 9ten Photography)

Little Sisters of the Poor to hold fourth annual Summer Soirée

PAWTUCKET – The Little Sisters of the Poor of Pawtucket will host their fourth annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, Aug.. 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 964 Main St., Pawtucket. The Little Sisters will once…

July 5, 2026

It was a weekend that again showed what a community Pawtucket is

Dear Neighbors, This past weekend served as a powerful reminder of everything Pawtucket has to be thankful for and the vibrant community we have built together. Following last weekend’s unimaginable tragedy, our residents rallied to support the affected family emotionally,…

July 5, 2026

Pawtucket’s Electromagnetic Pinball Museum celebrates five years of defying expectations

PAWTUCKET – Some said a pinball museum where people play all day for one low fee could never work, says Mike Pare, co-owner of the Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, but five years in, they’re proving all doubters wrong. Pare and…

July 5, 2026

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