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Expanded RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund now open

Program provides heating assistance to eligible households who do not qualify for state or federal aid PROVIDENCE– As high energy costs continue to place extra strain on families across Rhode Island, financial assistance for eligible households struggling with their utility…

November 3, 2026

Foster’s Cohen hired as first director of RI Abortion Fund

FOSTER – Five years ago, Molly Cohen heard from a friend experiencing a pregnancy scare. They were seeking an abortion, but without health insurance, they struggled to afford one. The financial burden put them at risk: though medication abortion is very…

August 14, 2026

A street view image of the site from just before a 2017 fire.

Future school traffic slows consideration of gas station at old Beef Barn/Coffee and Cream location

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Extra consideration of traffic impacts from the in-progress new Nasuti Elementary School just over the Woonsocket line and how it will interact with a property at 3 Greenville Road is causing a delay in the approval process for…

August 14, 2026

Halfpipe arrives at Woonsocket Skatepark thanks to advocates

WOONSOCKET – The ramp arrived and was set up Thursday evening, said Raymond Huot. Blocks were put into the place temporarily while they finish the work week, he said, then they’ll get fresh layers installed, “and it’s open season.” “WSRP Woonsocket…

August 14, 2026

With Heart & Soul in Cumberland being sold to new owner

CUMBERLAND – With Heart & Soul, a longtime gift shop sandwiched in the Mendon Road plaza between Andrew’s Bistro and Dollar Tree, has sold to a new owner. The company announced the next chapter for the store, saying that after…

August 14, 2026

North Providence’s Moschella urges people to vote early

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Lorraine Moschella, endorsed Democrat running for North Providence School Committee at-large, urges residents to vote early at Town Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from Aug. 20 to Sept. 18. In-person voting at polling locations will…

August 13, 2026

Attleboro firefighters help complete special delivery on I-95

ATTLEBORO, MA. — The Attleboro Fire Department assisted a family Tuesday evening after a baby girl was born on the side of Interstate 95. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, at around 5:10 p.m., the Attleboro Fire Department was dispatched to I-95…

August 13, 2026

Division Street in Pawtucket after recent repaving.

Grebien: Four of every five Pawtucket roads have now been repaved

PAWTUCKET – This paving season, said Mayor Donald Grebien in a campaign release, Pawtucket is surpassing 80 percent of all local roadways redone since he took office. Nearly 25 more roads are being repaved in 2026, said the mayor. “The unprecedented…

August 12, 2026

Cano, Diossa working on coordinated relief effort for Colombia

PAWTUCKET – In the wake of a devastating earthquake in Colombia, former Sen. Sandra Cano, who now works at the University of Rhode Island, says she and General Treasurer James Diossa are working with community leaders and the Colombian American Cultural…

August 12, 2026

Still settling disputes at age 88, Roszkowski wins Semenoff Award

CUMBERLAND – Age is only a number for Joseph J. Roszkowski Esq., who says he’s still very much enjoying his jobs as Cumberland’s probate judge and as an independent attorney. Roszkowski told The Local Insider he was touched and humbled to…

August 12, 2026

Wet roads show plenty of evidence of passing motorists on Route 7, as shown by John Beauregard in this picture.

Officials call for fixes on unsafe Route 7

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Town Council is asking the state to make a section of Route 7 a no-passing zone due to the dangerous nature of traffic in the area. Town Councilor John Beauregard said at an Aug.…

August 11, 2026

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