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Clockwise from top left are Sandra Cano, Donald Wiseman, James Peluso, Patrick Crowley, and Yahaira “Jay” Placencia.

United Way appoints new board chairperson, elects members

PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of a new board chairperson and the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. Together, they bring valuable expertise, perspective, and a shared dedication to advancing…
June 24, 2026
The rendering view of the pedestrian bridge and residential complex at Tidewater Landing.

Pawtucket Planning Commission approves 325-unit riverfront project

PAWTUCKET – The City Planning Commission has approved a preliminary plan for construction of 325 multi-family rental units and a 475-car parking garage at 45 Division St., across the Seekonk River (Pawtucket River) from Centreville Bank Stadium. Wood Partners is carrying…
June 5, 2026
Tyler McFeeters

McFeeters calls for immediate approval of Curtis School roof replacement

PAWTUCKET – City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters is calling on the Pawtucket School Committee to immediately approve the long-planned replacement of the roof at Curtis Elementary School. “There is no greater obligation for a community than protecting its children,” he said. “The…
June 2, 2026
Alyssa Flori in her bookstore.

Help save Pawtucket bookstore

PAWTUCKET – Alyssa Flori has 60 days. That’s two months, with help from the public, to ensure that her Book Around bookstore at the Hope Artiste Village survives. Flori, who opened Book Around at 1005 Main St. in the fall of…
May 30, 2026
Tyler McFeeters and family, left, and David Moran, right.

McFeeters challenges Moran in Pawtucket’s Council District 1

PAWTUCKET – The field so far for City Council District 1 in Pawtucket has Tyler McFeeters challenging longtime incumbent Councilor David Moran. The two Democrats who have announced for the September primary live within a stone’s throw of each other in…
May 26, 2026
The gazebo

Quality Hill neighborhood meeting is Saturday

PAWTUCKET – This Saturday, May 30, starting at noon, the Quality Hill Historic District Association will host a neighborhood meeting at the Sunset Park gazebo on Summit Street. It’s been a while since they’ve had a neighborhood meet-up, say organizers, so…
May 25, 2026

Free train rides on Fridays this summer

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has announced good news for transit riders this summer. Every Friday, from June through August, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will have free travel on all of its commuter rail lines, including stops…
May 23, 2026

Pawtucket adding days to make up for lost learning time

PAWTUCKET – Officials are making several changes to school days and tacking days onto the end of the school year for elementary students after it was discovered that the school day has been five minutes too short for those students. Supt.…
May 21, 2026
Gena Felix

Gena Felix running for Senate District 8

PAWTUCKET – Running “with integrity and a commitment to the families who built our community,” Gena Felix has announced a challenge to Sen. Lori Urso in Senate District 8. State Rep. Leonela Felix announced that Gena, her twin sister, will be…
May 18, 2026
Roberto Moreno

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