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Franklin Farm approaching 10,000 pounds of produce harvested for the hungry

CUMBERLAND – As of Monday, says Denise Mudge of Franklin Farm, they and their faithful volunteers have harvested 9,494 pounds of produce for people who are food insecure. On Monday evening, they had 52 volunteers help pick zucchini, summer squash,…

July 21, 2026

Attleboro’s Beckford fulfilling a dream, opening banquet hall in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Jennifer Beckford is building on her passion for event planning through Elegant Events RI by opening a physical space for special occasions. Beckford told The Local Insider she will hold a grand opening for the Elegant Events Banquet Hall…

July 16, 2026

Catherine Mattson, left, and Andrew Wheeler, in W&H's newly redone interior at their Lincoln headquarters.

Windmoeller & Hoelscher doubles down on Lincoln facility, invests in innovation

LINCOLN – A global manufacturer and leader in packaging innovation has invested significant resources into expanding its home base in Lincoln. That investment, say its leaders, is giving the company space to continue to thrive and expand far into the…

July 13, 2026

Bellingham Beef Barn property goes up for sale

BELLINGHAM – Five years after the opening of the busy Industrial Drive Beef Barn location in North Smithfield, the property a few miles away that has long been home to the Bellingham version of the restaurant is up for sale. A…

July 10, 2026

Portnoy visits Towne Tavern and Tap in North Attleborough

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Dave Portnoy was in town for a pizza review at Towne Tavern and Tap on Robert Toner Boulevard, and he surprised many followers with his unusually high score for the bar pie based on his commentary. Portnoy refers…

July 7, 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

Record 69 coffee shops partner in the 13th Annual ICED COFFEE Summer Celebration

Branded as the biggest celebration of the BEST Iced Coffee in Rhode Island, the RI FOOD FIGHTS 13th Annual Iced Coffee Summer Celebration kicks off July 1. RI FOOD FIGHTS founder Jim Nellis said a record 69 coffee shops are…

June 28, 2026

A section of Go Play's existing facility.

Cafe will join indoor children’s playground in Woonsocket plaza

WOONSOCKET – Le Petit Café, serving pastries and coffee, is planned for a former skate park space in the Diamond Hill Plaza, 2000 Diamond Hill Road. Allison Ciminero, owner of applicant Go Play Corp., went before the City Council on June…

June 22, 2026

Allie Ambrose plants in Franklin Farm's allotment garden.

Record participation in Franklin Farm’s allotment garden

CUMBERLAND – Franklin Farm is all about feeding Rhode Islanders in need, but it’s also a place where people can grow their own food in an ideal environment. Allie Ambrose, allotment garden coordinator at the farm at 142 Abbott Run Valley Road,…

June 20, 2026

Pawtucket Latino Summerfest will celebrate Latin American culture this weekend

Note: A Spanish-language version of this article by this writer can be found here. PAWTUCKET — This Saturday, June 20, people will gather at Festival Pier to celebrate the Latino Summerfest. The festival will include traditional dancing, live music, DJ…

June 19, 2026

Woonsocket Library adds Healthy Habits program for youth

WOONSOCKET – This summer, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will facilitate programs across the state encouraging healthier nutritional habits. The Healthy Habits program has been running for years, but this will be the first summer the Woonsocket Harris Public…

June 18, 2026

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