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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

Halfpipe arrives at Woonsocket Skatepark thanks to advocates

WOONSOCKET – The ramp arrived and was set up Thursday evening, said Raymond Huot. Blocks were put into the place temporarily while they finish the work week, he said, then they’ll get fresh layers installed, “and it’s open season.” “WSRP Woonsocket…
August 14, 2026
Kim Lombardi

With Heart & Soul in Cumberland being sold to new owner

CUMBERLAND – With Heart & Soul, a longtime gift shop sandwiched in the Mendon Road plaza between Andrew’s Bistro and Dollar Tree, has sold to a new owner. The company announced the next chapter for the store, saying that after…
August 14, 2026
Wet roads show plenty of evidence of passing motorists on Route 7, as shown by John Beauregard in this picture.

Officials call for fixes on unsafe Route 7

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Town Council is asking the state to make a section of Route 7 a no-passing zone due to the dangerous nature of traffic in the area. Town Councilor John Beauregard said at an Aug.…
August 11, 2026
Jim Aubin speaks to the North Smithfield Town Council.

North Smithfield leaders say no more Flock cameras 

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Joining a growing number of communities putting the brakes on new license plate-reading cameras from Flock Safety, municipal leaders are saying no additional new cameras should be placed along roads here. The Town Council didn’t take official…
August 10, 2026

Woonsocket sees an overdose spike

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) issued an overdose spike alert for increases in drug overdoses among Woonsocket residents. According to RIDOH emergency department (ED) data, eight Woonsocket residents experienced a non-fatal drug overdose from July 31 through Aug. 6. A separate overdose spike alert was…
August 9, 2026
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