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Pawtucket councilman asks to take back sidewalk from Hasbro

PAWTUCKET – Several years ago, in a “spirit of collaboration,” the city gifted a portion of sidewalk on Grand Avenue to Hasbro, for creation of overflow parking for employees. District 2 Councilor Mark Wildenhain said the company had approached him prior…

October 20, 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

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

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

Cumberland woman achieves ownership dream with affordable home in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – In today’s housing market, says one local woman, she would never have been able to afford the home she will now raise her young children in if not for the path she took. The new homeowner, speaking with The…

July 10, 2026

UPDATE: Pawtucket council postpones action on hybrid school board

PAWTUCKET – The City Council voted 8-1 Monday to indefinitely postpone a resolution amending the Home Rule Charter to allow a hybrid school board made up of appointed and elected members. Council President Mercer described the proposal to put the measure…

July 8, 2026

Pollo Campero holds official grand opening for its second Rhode Island location

EAST PROVIDENCE – Pollo Campero is hosting a grand opening on Thursday, July 9, for its second Rhode Island location, this one at the Pawtucket/East Providence line. The restaurant staking claim to being the chicken experts since 1971 and serving…

July 7, 2026

Families in their own little world at Central Falls summer soccer tournament

CENTRAL FALLS – In June, the Mundialito kicked off its summer soccer tournament at the Project Goal Mini Pitch. The tournaments, which also function as public community block parties, will continue nearly every Saturday this summer. During the games, spectators…

July 6, 2026