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Merlin's Cessna 208 Caravan and L-39 Albatros at the North Central State Airport hangar.

VIDEO: Merlin’s autonomous planes move to North Central Airport

SMITHFIELD – Merlin Inc., an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight, has announced that it has moved its U.S. flight operations to North Central State Airport in Smithfield. The move provides the…

October 20, 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

Marissa Maroni in the Rick's Music space.

Maroni returns to roots, takes ownership of Rick’s Musical Instruments

CUMBERLAND – A woman who got her start teaching at Rick’s Musical Instruments 16 years ago is now fulfilling a dream and taking over the store. Marissa Maroni, a Woonsocket native who grew up near the high school and later…

June 24, 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

Pawtucket Latino Summerfest celebrará la cultura latinoamericana este fin de semana

PAWTUCKET — Este sábado, muchas personas se reunirán en el Festival Pier en Pawtucket para celebrar el Latino Summerfest. El festival incluirá bailes tradicionales, músicos en vivo, actuaciones de DJ, actividades para niños, exposiciones culturales y alimentos de toda América…

June 19, 2026

Residents, councilor calling for truck ban on North Attleboro Road

CUMBERLAND – Truck traffic on North Attleboro Road has gotten out of control, say residents, causing constant noise, degradation of the road, and a major safety issue. Resident Brien Rylander said he’s lived here for the past five years, and while…

June 18, 2026

North Smithfield police respond to local father’s plea for help with speeding delivery drivers

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The dead-end Old Great Road should be among the safest roads to play on in town, says John Taglione. But drivers continue to fly down the 1,800-foot road at unsafe speeds, he said, treating it as if it’s…

June 17, 2026

Valerie Gonzalez presents Dave Richards with his honor Friday evening. (photos by Paul Alan White)

Woonsocket’s Richards officially honored with stage in his name

WOONSOCKET – Friday night, June 12, wasn’t just the opening concert of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, it was a night to honor local radio legend Dave Richards. Councilor Valerie Gonzalez and other members of the City Council, as…

June 13, 2026

Would-be developer of Memorial Residences seeks input on new chapter for old Pawtucket hospital

PAWTUCKET – A developer says he will transform the former Memorial Hospital into a vibrant community featuring affordable housing, community gathering spaces, and amenities designed to serve those who call the city home. Memorial Residences is part of a new chapter…

June 12, 2026

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