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Officials cut the ribbon on the new center.

Woonsocket celebrates opening of new Cass Park Community Center

WOONSOCKET – Local leaders officially opened the new Cass Park Community Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, calling it a big day for the city as a whole. “This incredible space will soon be buzzing with programs focused on education,…

November 3, 2026

Denise Howard speaks at Tuesday's meeting

Smithfield bus drivers, monitors irate over merge with Lincoln

Note: This story has been updated with comments from Richard Iannitelli. SMITHFIELD – School bus drivers and monitors in town, many of whom have been working their routes for decades, say they’re about to be discarded in favor of drivers…

May 20, 2026

At Amy Godek's May 14 recognition are, from left, Supt. Phil Thornton, Cumberland Preschool Center Principal Rachel Powell, Godek, and School Committee Chairperson Amy Vogel. (Insider photo by Ethan Shorey)

Godek celebrated as Cumberland’s teacher of the year

CUMBERLAND – School officials say it is with great pleasure that they announce Amy Godek as 2026 District Teacher of the Year. Godek has been an educator for 25 years, including the last six years teaching in the SMILES classroom at…

May 19, 2026

With no free lunches at Woonsocket splash pad, organizations looking to bridge gap

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Education Department won’t be providing meals at the World War II Veterans Memorial Park splash pad this summer, school officials confirm, but they will still be served at three schools. Supt. Patrick McGee told The Local Insider…

May 18, 2026

Smithfield Town Council members and Town Manager Robert Seltzer gather with Renee Grey, Caroline King, and Braxton Howard, all at center, for a photo at the most recent council meeting. Town officials are, from left, Michael Iannotti, Rachel Toppi, John Tassoni Jr., Angelica Bovis, Thomas Winfield, and Seltzer.

Life Savers: Bus driver and monitor in Smithfield praised for quick response

SMITHFIELD – A driver and monitor from DATTCO School Bus are being hailed for their quick work saving the life of a child in their care. The Smithfield Town Council last week gave special recognition to bus monitor Caroline King…

May 12, 2026

North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence schools consider changes to start and end times

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials are contemplating changes to start and end times at some local schools, a move they say could improve bus transportation efficiency and reduce costs. Supt. Joseph Goho explained at the April 29 school board meeting…

May 7, 2026

Bellah Torres with her winning depiction of Jesus.

Scituate’s Torres takes top honors in state art contest

SCITUATE – Scituate High School senior art student Bellah Torres says it took her about two weeks to complete her art piece that won the 2026 High School Art Competition, and it was worth every minute. U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced…

May 4, 2026

North Smithfield High School sophomore Quinn Crowshaw asks visiting Rhode Island Supreme Court justices on the stage a question about preliminary injunctions on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Have docket, will travel: RI Supreme Court hears oral arguments at North Smithfield High School

Revived ‘Riding the Circuit’ program brings real-world clarity on law, life to students Note: This story written was originally written for the Rhode Island Current. Find their stories at rhodeislandcurrent.com. NORTH SMITHFIELD – More than 100 North Smithfield High School…

April 28, 2026

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