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Winter wonderland immersive experience, music festival planned at Pawtucket stadium

PAWTUCKET – More events are coming to Centreville Bank Stadium and the city’s riverfront, and they’ll be drawing crowds. This Wednesday, August. 5, the City Council’s Board of License Commissioners will consider a license for a holiday-themed event running from…

August 3, 2026

Pawtucket kennel owner frustrated over continued license battle

PAWTUCKET – For back-to-back years, says Luis Rosado, the business he’s invested his life into has been in limbo and under threat, all because a couple of neighbors constantly complain and a local councilman gives them a platform. Harmony Dog Training,…

July 22, 2026

Lincoln Town Council appoints North Attleborough educator Magliocco to open seat on school board

LINCOLN – The Town Council on Tuesday appointed long-time North Attleborough educator and former Lincoln Principal Jeannine Magliocco to the School Committee seat previously held by Staci Rapko for 12 years. She will serve out the remainder of Rapko’s term until…

July 21, 2026

Franklin Farm approaching 10,000 pounds of produce harvested for the hungry

CUMBERLAND – As of Monday, says Denise Mudge of Franklin Farm, they and their faithful volunteers have harvested 9,494 pounds of produce for people who are food insecure. On Monday evening, they had 52 volunteers help pick zucchini, summer squash,…

July 21, 2026

Pawtucket’s police union endorses Grebien

PAWTUCKET – Members of The Fraternal Order of Police – Pawtucket Lodge #4, which represents the officers of the Pawtucket Police Department, have announced that they are backing the incumbent mayor for re-election. “Mayor Grebien has been a supporter of law…

July 21, 2026

Glocester’s police K-9 team assists in apprehension of domestic violence suspect

GLOCESTER – The Glocester Police Department’s K-9 Unit played a critical role in the successful apprehension of a domestic violence suspect following a coordinated search with the Foster Police Department and several assisting agencies. On the evening of Friday, July…

July 21, 2026

Viola Davis, Julius Tennon announce $1.2 million investment in Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – Famed actress and Central Falls native Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, announced a $1.2 million investment into the city this week. Davis and Tennon said they decided to give back through their Davis-Tennon Foundation with an…

July 20, 2026

Cumberland School board rejects change to mandate reporting transgender students to parents

CUMBERLAND – In a move that drew praise from advocates calling for protecting transgender youth, the School Committee voted 5-2 against changing its policies to require parental notification. Many attendees at the July 20 meeting testified for maintaining the protections.…

July 19, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

North Providence beach reopens; longstanding lifeguard issues resolved

NORTH PROVIDENCE – State agencies gave the all-clear for the swimming area at the Notte Park Beach to reopen after a harmful bloom of blue-green algae cleared. The beach had been closed since June 29. On July 17, representatives from…

July 19, 2026

Bill establishing framework for veterinary telemedicine signed into law

PROVIDENCE – Legislation introduced by Rep. Jon Brien and Sen. Brian Thompson was signed into law on Saturday, establishing a framework for veterinary telemedicine in Rhode Island to expand access to quality care for pets. Gov. Dan McKee signed the bill…

July 19, 2026

Missing Pawtucket man found

UPDATE: Police say the missing man has been found unharmed, and are thanking the public for spreading the word. PAWTUCKET – Police say 78-year-old Frank Rose has been reported missing after failing to return to a rehabilitation center on July…

July 17, 2026

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