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Pawtucket Latino Summerfest will celebrate Latin American culture this weekend

Note: A Spanish-language version of this article by this writer can be found here. PAWTUCKET — This Saturday, June 20, people will gather at Festival Pier to celebrate the Latino Summerfest. The festival will include traditional dancing, live music, DJ…

June 19, 2026

Lincoln police make an arrest in road rage shooting

LINCOLN – Police have arrested Providence resident Steven Lugo for shooting at someone during an incident of road rage. On June 13, around 7:15 p.m., police responded to gunshots in the area of Angell Road and Leslie Way. They determined on arrival…

June 14, 2026

Valerie Gonzalez presents Dave Richards with his honor Friday evening. (photos by Paul Alan White)

Woonsocket’s Richards officially honored with stage in his name

WOONSOCKET – Friday night, June 12, wasn’t just the opening concert of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, it was a night to honor local radio legend Dave Richards. Councilor Valerie Gonzalez and other members of the City Council, as…

June 13, 2026

Would-be developer of Memorial Residences seeks input on new chapter for old Pawtucket hospital

PAWTUCKET – A developer says he will transform the former Memorial Hospital into a vibrant community featuring affordable housing, community gathering spaces, and amenities designed to serve those who call the city home. Memorial Residences is part of a new chapter…

June 12, 2026

Bob Bassill, vice president of the Capron Park Zoological Society, and Nick Lavoie, president of the group, with their famous signs.

Attleboro’s Lavoie helps launch foundation to support Capron Park Zoo

ATTLEBORO – Nick Lavoie’s wife Amanda is originally from Connecticut, and he recalls how, back when she would sporadically visit the area, she never realized that Attleboro had a zoo. Those conversations with his wife made this former city councilor…

June 12, 2026

Smithfield Ice Rink showing its age, will need some investments

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Municipal Ice Rink remains a popular place for athletic and recreational skating by members of the community, and officials say it will continue to be so. Town Manager Bob Seltzer said the Town Council will consider a…

June 12, 2026

Youth symbolically throw shovels of sand to kick off the North Attleboro High School project on Friday, June 12.

North Attleboro breaks ground on new high school

NORTH ATTLEBORO – A crowd gathered on a hot and humid Friday morning to mark the official start of the new North Attleboro High School replacement project. School officials described it as history in the making, complete with town and…

June 12, 2026

North Smithfield police seek suspects for stealing guns

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two individuals involved in a residential breaking and entering incident. On June 11, between around 4 a.m. and 5 a.m., a vacant home at 115 Mt.…

June 11, 2026

Lincoln police seek suspect in larceny from vehicle

LINCOLN – In the early hours of June 6, an individual was involved in a larceny from a motor vehicle in the Albion area, near Old River Road and School Street, said police. He was caught on camera. “We are asking…

June 11, 2026

Adrienne Marchetti stands next to the garden where she grows much of the food she uses in her cooking.

Pawtucket Soup Kitchen’s Marchetti says they’re being pushed out June 30

Note: This story has been updated with comments from Mary Bray and Mayor Grebien. PAWTUCKET – According to Adrienne Marchetti, those forcing the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen out of their basement space have refused to engage with them about their future. The…

June 10, 2026

Rosa says work not finished as she seeks another term on Pawtucket school board

PAWTUCKET – Angeliz Rosa, an early childhood expert, educator, and first-term School Committee member, announces her campaign for re-election to the Pawtucket School Committee. Rosa said the reason she is running again is simple: her work is not finished. During…

June 10, 2026

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