Smithfield, Scituate, Foster, Glocester, Burrillville

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

Traffic set to shift at Cumberland, Smithfield bridges

Highway traffic changes are coming to the area of two bridge projects in the area, according to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. Beginning Sunday night, July 19, at 9 p.m., through the fall, traffic will shift to the left,…

July 17, 2026

Tikoian running again on record of accomplishments

SMITHFIELD – Sen. David Tikoian says he’s excited to announce his candidacy for re-election to the Rhode Island State Senate, representing District 22, Smithfield, North Providence, and Lincoln. “Serving as your state senator in the General Assembly is not only…

July 14, 2026

Toppi announces re-election campaign for third term on Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD – Town Councilor Rachel Toppi has announced that she is seeking re-election in hopes of serving a third term on the Smithfield Town Council. Toppi, a 2004 graduate of Smithfield High School, said it would be an honor and…

July 13, 2026

Race for their son’s life: Family seeks people willing to help Jack

SMITHFIELD – On the evening of April 23, David Palms and Traci Kuiphoff were setting up to celebrate their son Jack’s fifth birthday. As Kuiphoff wrapped gifts and Palms wrote a birthday card at their kitchen table in East Greenwich,…

July 10, 2026

Temporary closure planned on Route 101 in Foster

FOSTER – Starting on Monday, July 13, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation is scheduled to temporarily close a section of Route 101 Hartford Pike for rehabilitation work on the Killy Brook Bridge. The bridge is a small one located…

July 8, 2026

Teacher of the Year Cook has URI, northern RI connections

Rhode Island’s new Teacher of the Year, Michael Cook, got his start teaching in Burrillville before moving to a district closer to home. “Those early morning University of Rhode Island rowing practices have stood Michael Cook ’02 in good stead,”…

July 6, 2026

Iannotti will seek re-election to Town Council seat in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Councilor Michael Iannotti has announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Smithfield Town Council. Iannotti served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for more than 30 years, including as civil chief of the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s…

July 3, 2026

A bear seen off Bear Hill Road in Cumberland.

Bear sightings in Cumberland, North Attleboro, Smithfield, across the area

Bear sightings are being reported in towns across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, including in Cumberland and North Attleboro. Chuck Conklin posted a video and photo of the bear on Ursa Way off Bear Hill Road in Cumberland, and numerous…

June 25, 2026

Planning in full gear on future of Overbrook Academy in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD – Town officials will soon be changing the name of the Overbrook Academy property, even as they sort out best uses for it in the future. Overbrook has been referred to as the municipal government complex during budget talks,…

June 24, 2026

RIHEBC awards $1 million in capital grants to 45 local organizations

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) has announced $1 million in Capital Grant Program awards to 45 local health, education, and community service organizations across the state to assist in the completion of capital projects…

June 23, 2026

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