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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

Tips welcome: Woonsocket police searching for man who stole money jar

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured here in connection with the theft of a tip jar from Coffee Connection. Anyone who recognizes this person or has any information about…

June 17, 2026

North Smithfield police respond to local father’s plea for help with speeding delivery drivers

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The dead-end Old Great Road should be among the safest roads to play on in town, says John Taglione. But drivers continue to fly down the 1,800-foot road at unsafe speeds, he said, treating it as if it’s…

June 17, 2026

RI’s new budget considered a win for older adults

As the 2026 legislative session wraps up, lawmakers approved a $15.2 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027. The budget blueprint (H 7127 Aaa) aims to provide economic relief, improve education and health care, and advance government reforms without raising broad-based taxes or…

June 17, 2026

Tolman graduates remember what they overcame

PAWTUCKET – Earning the top spot of class valedictorian was once just a dream, said Naima Gonzalez, but by sheer desire, determination, and hard work, she was able to make her goals come true and her parents proud. Those parents have…

June 16, 2026

North Providence council trims budget, settles on lower tax increase

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The final tax increase for the coming fiscal year starting July 1 will be 4.82 percent over last year’s tax levy. Town Council President Dino Autiello said the lower rate, down from the original proposed 7 percent…

June 16, 2026

Shea High School graduates encouraged to embrace their success

PAWTUCKET – Shea High School graduates’ success to this point has been “a three-legged stool” involving them, their families, and their schools, Principal Matt Bergeron told graduates during commencement ceremonies on June 12, but make no mistake, he said, this…

June 16, 2026

North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence will not change school start times this year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials say they’ve decided against changing school start times to start the 2026-2027 school year. Supt. Joseph Goho reminded the School Committee at its June 15 meeting about recommendations they were contemplating for bus transportation efficiency,…

June 16, 2026

The quarry area where operations were previously expanded without authorization, according to Richer.

UPDATE: Pound Hill Realty withdraws quarry overlay petition

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Pound Hill Realty withdrew its petition for an overlay district to expand mining operations off Pound Hill Road on Monday. Following the Town Council’s closed executive session where no votes were taken and the minutes were sealed,…

June 16, 2026

Helena Foulkes makes her case for the endorsement.

Cumberland Democrats go with Foulkes over McKee

CUMBERLAND – In a reversal from four years ago, the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Helena Foulkes over former mayor and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. See the two make their pitches below. Following months of candidate forums, town committee…

June 16, 2026

A raucous crowd celebrated Cape Verde's shocking 0-0 draw with Spain in the Pawtucket City Hall parking lot on Monday.

Pawtucket’s Cape Verdeans celebrate shocker

PAWTUCKET – Crowds whooped and danced throughout Cape Verde’s stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in their FIFA World Cup match on Monday. The Cape Verdean team was ranked 67th, while Spain was ranked at number 2, making this one of the…

June 15, 2026

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