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North Providence will explore rules on e-bikes

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Joining a growing number of communities with concerns about how e-bikes are being driven on local roads with no real rules on them, town officials are set to begin discussions on the issue. Town Councilor Steve DiLorenzo…

November 3, 2026

North Providence could see 29 new housing units in former roller rink and boxing arena

NORTH PROVIDENCE – A developer is proposing 29 new housing units at 1029 Charles St., a cinderblock commercial building that’s featured many tenants over the years since it was used as a roller rink. The industrial/warehouse property in the commercial…

July 28, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

Notte Park Beach closes again

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The month is ending about as it started at the Notte Park Beach, where swimming is again off-limits during the busy summer season. Town officials say they’ll keep residents up to date on all developments going forward.…

July 28, 2026

Grant’s Mill in Cumberland added to National Register; owner plans restoration

CUMBERLAND – Grant’s Mill has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, an exciting outcome for the old property, he said. Grant’s Mill is one of two Rhode Island mills, also including the Eagle Steam Mill in Providence,…

July 28, 2026

Johnston’s DiGiglio-Mancini shares about wild, exhausting experience on ‘100 Cooks’

As Alexia DiGiglio-Mancini, a lifelong Johnston resident, waited on set for superstar Terry Crews to roll the numbers, her mind was racing. Eighty-four of the show’s 100 cooks had been eliminated, and the remaining 16 posed steep competition. “You’re sitting…

July 28, 2026

Glocester welcomes one of its own, Jenison, as new chief

GLOCESTER – New Police Chief Jeff Jenison says one of his greatest strengths in leading the department is that he’s been there himself. Starting in 2001 as a part-time, one-day-per-week dispatcher for three years, says Jenison, he’s able to relate…

July 27, 2026

More than a game: How Pawtucket won the summer

By Karen Alzate This summer, Pawtucket reminded us that some of the most meaningful victories happen off the field. As thousands gathered week after week to watch the world’s game together, our city became something special. Families spread out lawn…

July 27, 2026

Woonsocket Councilor Cournoyer claps back on Fox’s proclamation about red light camera fees

WOONSOCKET – At a June 15 City Council meeting, exasperation in her voice, Councilor Kristina Fox declared how wrong colleagues were to suggest that there’s any leeway on an $85 fine for red light infractions. That statement, which came with a…

July 26, 2026

PHOTOS: Sale of home in Oak Hill neighborhood of Pawtucket sets new city mark

PAWTUCKET – In a blog post by Michael McCann, Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 40 Dryden Ave. in Pawtucket for $1,385,000. RPL sales associates Gerri Schiffman and David Hasslinger represented the seller, while RPL sales associate Jim DeRentis…

July 25, 2026

Local Insider Reviews: Friday night spa night birthday party means a visit to two breweries

PAWTUCKET/CUMBERLAND – Welcome to Local Insider Reviews, the new and somewhat selfish (I hope the businesses benefit as well) feature here at The Local Insider where I get to eat food, drink drinks, and tell people what I think of it…

July 24, 2026

Clean Water Action announces round one of candidate endorsements

Representatives from Clean Water Action say they’re excited to announce their first round of candidate endorsements for both the House and Senate in Rhode Island. The candidates endorsed have demonstrated a strong commitment to environmental priorities during a critical period, states…

July 24, 2026

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