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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

Officials are citing this property at 31 Utton Ave. for overgrown grass and debris left on the sidewalk. (Insider photo by Ethan Shorey)

Pawtucket officials cracking down on violations in Woodlawn

PAWTUCKET – Following complaints from residents in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the west side of the city, the city has issued more than a dozen citations to property owners. Members of Mayor Donald Grebien’s administration said they appreciate residents bringing…

May 18, 2026

Bogner and Sanchez play a game of Scrabble.

The Game House prepares for opening in former David’s Furniture building

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Game House, set to open soon in the former David’s Furniture building at 1726 Smith St., is built on a simple concept, say its founders, August Bogner and Genesis Sanchez. The foundation of this new business is…

May 16, 2026

Volunteers set up for Saturday's sale in record time Friday afternoon.

VIDEO: Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale is Saturday

CUMBERLAND – The 22nd annual Blackstone Valley Garden Club Plant Sale will run from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 16, at the Cumberland Monastery, 1464 Diamond Hill Road. Gates open at 9 a.m. sharp, and no early birds…

May 15, 2026

Setting the stage: Woonsocket names River Island Art Park venue in honor of Dave Richards

WOONSOCKET – Dave Richards is more than just a local radio personality, says City Councilor Valerie Gonzalez, he’s part of the very heartbeat of Woonsocket. The City Council has unanimously named the River Island Art Park stage in honor of Richards,…

May 14, 2026

North Smithfield’s Milk Can property churns up strong market interest

NORTH SMITHFIELD – What was once a whimsical roadside ice cream destination is now one of the region’s most talked-about commercial real estate opportunities. The Milk Can property is generating interest from both out-of-state and international developers from as far…

May 13, 2026

Pawtucket budget calls for 3 percent increase, fully funds school request

PAWTUCKET – The city will not see the kind of residential tax hike being requested in several other nearby communities, as Mayor Donald Grebien proposes a of 3 percent increase in taxes for homeowners. The overall tax levy, or amount to…

May 13, 2026

The new memorial area at the Hotchkiss Cemetery.

UPDATE: North Smithfield cemetery garden nearly complete

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Volunteers have made significant progress on the scattering garden at Hotchkiss Cemetery. Here are some updated pictures from Monday and Tuesday’s work. Memorial stones are expected early next week. Here’s our original story. NORTH SMITHFIELD – Back in…

May 12, 2026

Cumberland’s tiny bridge with a long history now fully restored

CUMBERLAND – Newell Bridge No. 204, a small but pivotal connection point to the northernmost parts of town, including Diamond Hill Park and the Ice Cream Machine, is now fully back in operation. The bridge carrying Diamond Hill Road over…

May 12, 2026

Pawtucket is getting new rules on fire pits.

Pawtucket councilors recommend shorter distance requirements for outdoor fires

PAWTUCKET – Going against a recommendation from the city’s fire chief, members of the City Council’s ordinance subcommittee have recommended a 25-foot setback requirement for outdoor fires. Other recommendations within the revised fire ordinance should give Fire Chief John Trenteseaux the…

May 12, 2026

Cumberland announces rollout of new 95-gallon recycling carts

CUMBERLAND – This town has announced the rollout of new 95-gallon recycling carts for residents as part of an ongoing effort to transition to a new recycling schedule. Beginning Monday, May 18, residents will receive their new recycling cart on…

May 11, 2026

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