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Costco confirms plans for Rhode Island store

SMITHFIELD – As it turns out, despite all the swirling counter-narratives on social media, that the news about Costco’s foray into Rhode Island is real. The company is running a sponsored Meta ad making the news flash about as official…

October 31, 2026

Jones makes closing pitch to North Smithfield voters

NORTH SMITHFIELD – As early voting and mail-in balloting progress across Rhode Island, Town Council candidate Paul Jones is delivering his final pitch to North Smithfield voters, outlining a practical, community-first vision focused on civil leadership and town-wide results. Having…

October 19, 2026

Pawtucket’s Coderre clears the air, sets expectations for liquor establishments

PAWTUCKET – An informal session with local liquor license holders was meant to set expectations and avoid more formal hearings on inappropriate behavior in the future, according to City Councilor Neicy Coderre. The District 4 councilwoman (mainly downtown area) called…

October 19, 2026

Taylor looks to improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists

LINCOLN – Bonnie Taylor, Democrat running for Lincoln’s District 2 Town Council seat, says she cares about safe streets for all and supports the Lonsdale Complete Streets project. “I often visit Gateway Park, Chase Farm, and Lincoln Woods, and would…

October 19, 2026

Fuller: Why I’m running for North Smithfield Town

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Sean Fuller says he and his wife have built their life in town, and he’s asking for residents’ vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3. “My message: spend carefully, grow thoughtfully, and keep North Smithfield the small town we…

October 18, 2026

Newberry emphasizes protecting quality of life in North Smithfield council run

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Protecting North Smithfield’s quality of life is one of the top priorities that Rebecca DeCristofaro, Ann Lilley and Beth Newberry have established to focus on should they be elected, said Newberry in a news release this week. “I…

October 18, 2026

Attleboro police arrest Pawtucket man in connection with middle school break-in

ATTLEBORO – Police arrested and charged a Pawtucket man on Sunday morning in connection with a break-in and vandalism at Brennan Middle School and alleged assaults on three police officers following his arrest. Jamison Grover, 25, was arrested and charged with:…

October 18, 2026

Mariorenzi cites progress in North Providence schools

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Incumbent North Providence School Committee member Anthony Mariorenzi says he’s proud of the progress happening throughout the town’s school system. “Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of a school system that…

October 18, 2026

Neighborhood supports new homes near Smithfield Coffee Connection

SMITHFIELD – With neighborhood opposition scarce, new homes in a commercial zone on Douglas Pike appear to be on course for approval by the Smithfield Planning Board. Property owner Domenic Grieco, of Harris Holdings LLC, and his experts presented to the…

October 18, 2026

Lincoln considering new rules on e-bikes

LINCOLN – The ever-increasing popularity of e-bikes for people of all ages has sparked greater concerns about safety, even as multiple young people from the area have been injured. Several communities are now considering new or revised rules on where and…

October 18, 2026

Big price cut, low taxes on one of North Smithfield’s oldest homes, located on 32 acres

NORTH SMITHFIELD – One of this town’s oldest structures, a home built in 1690 at 225 Iron Mine Hill Road, has seen a price drop of $150,000, down to an asking price of $650,000. The property needs extensive updating, but there…

October 17, 2026

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