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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

Cumberland council to set new rules for parking around Phantom Farms; board will take second look at Fall Fest license

CUMBERLAND – During upcoming fall events, parking on the roads around Phantom Farms off Diamond Hill Road will be restricted to one side of the street to ensure that emergency vehicles can get through. Councilor Jodi Harrington-Sweet indicated at the Aug.…

August 27, 2026

Central Falls Restaurant Week starts Aug. 28

In Central Falls, a city with Diversity That Inspires, states a release, “come experience a world of international flavors in just One Square Mile.” Join in for 2026 Restaurant Week, running Aug. 28- Sept. 6, where many outstanding local restaurants will…

August 26, 2026

Lincoln bans data centers, Cumberland could be next

LINCOLN/CUMBERLAND – Officials in Lincoln have effectively banned development of data centers in all of the town’s zoning districts, and Cumberland appears to be up next. Lincoln Councilor Ken Pichette explained to colleagues at an Aug. 18 meeting that he proposed…

August 26, 2026

A rendering of what's proposed to replace the former Apex Tire Center, one of many parcels included in the city's request for proposals.

Three finalists chosen for Pawtucket’s Downtown Gateway Project at Apex

PAWTUCKET, RI – The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, in coordination with the city of Pawtucket, has advanced the redevelopment of the former Apex Department Store site and its surrounding parcels by selecting the top applicants from six proposals submitted for the…

August 25, 2026

A Cumberland Fire crew leaves the scene of the overturned dump truck at the quarry on Tuesday.

All hands in as Cumberland first responders free driver at quarry

CUMBERLAND – On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Cumberland Police, Fire, and EMS personnel responded to the Cumberland Quarry, 6 Manville Hill Road, for a reported overturned 18-wheel dump truck with the operator trapped inside. Due to the size of the vehicle…

August 25, 2026

From left are Tyler McFeeters, David Moran, and Crisolita Figueiredo

Rare three-way primary for Pawtucket’s City Council District 1 seat

PAWTUCKET – The Democratic primary for Pawtucket’s City Council District 1 features a three-way Democratic primary, a rarity in a city where election challengers are often scarce. Crisolita Figueiredo, who took on 30-year incumbent David Moran six years ago, and Tyler…

August 25, 2026

Vote early for endorsed candidate Moschella in North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – At-large School Committee candidate Lorraine Moschella says she is committed to working collaboratively with the school board, district administration, staff, and elected officials to develop and support a school budget that meets student needs and is fair…

August 25, 2026

The Allenville Mill Storehouse in Smithfield is in the National Register of Historic Places.

Board recommends establishing Smithfield’s first historic district

SMITHFIELD – A new Certified Local Government designation for this town will make it easier to acquire money to preserve properties of historic value. On Aug. 20, the Planning Board recommended that the Town Council adopt a new ordinance on historic…

August 25, 2026

Attleboro firefighters respond after boy struck by car

ATTLEBORO – The Attleboro Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Monday, Aug. 24. Just after 1 p.m., Attleboro firefighters responded to Pearl Street for reports of a child who had been hit by a…

August 24, 2026

North Providence council will seek stop-work order on storage facility

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Members of the Town Council say they’ve been researching the facts of the case that led to a larger-than-originally-proposed storage facility being built on Douglas Avenue, and what they’ve discovered makes them want to know more. Council…

August 24, 2026

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