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Pet of the week: A ‘handsome tripod’ named Cody

This week’s adoptable pet of the week is a cute mixed pup named Cody, who to this point has had a sad life. According to Karen Kalunian, of Animal Talk, Cody “is such a young, handsome boy who has been…

September 4, 2026

New mini-pitch soccer facility set to be delivered to Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – The state’s newest mini-pitch soccer complex will be installed over the coming days in Woonsocket, a representative from Centreville Bank confirmed this week. The pint-sized soccer field with a hard surface will go in at 79 Asylum St.,…

August 19, 2026

UPDATE: Opening day set for The Game House in North Providence

This is an update to our Aug. 11 story NORTH PROVIDENCE – An official opening has now been set for The Game House, say owners. “After months of waiting, planning, and support from all of you, we finally have an opening…

August 15, 2026

Franklin Farm celebrating Liberty Metcalf’s 250th birthday

CUMBERLAND – Aug. 8 marked the 250th birthday of Liberty Metcalf, the locally famous New England farmer who was born the same year as the nation. At the Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm on Abbott Run Valley Road, representatives are celebrating the…

August 14, 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

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

Still settling disputes at age 88, Roszkowski wins Semenoff Award

CUMBERLAND – Age is only a number for Joseph J. Roszkowski Esq., who says he’s still very much enjoying his jobs as Cumberland’s probate judge and as an independent attorney. Roszkowski told The Local Insider he was touched and humbled to…

August 12, 2026

The Lorraine Mills, at 560 Mineral Spring Ave., are easily recognizable by the old dining car that Jonathan Savage transformed into the Miss Lorraine Diner, which is now nearly always busy. (photo by Ethan Shorey)

Booming Lorraine Mills, others driving commerce in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – The narrative around Pawtucket as a place full of empty mills is now decades out of date, say those who have driven the transformation of these old centers of industry. Many of Pawtucket’s mills were revived as hubs for…

August 11, 2026

Lincoln talks specifics on potential tie-in with Pawtucket water

LINCOLN – To meet future expected demand and ensure that water is getting everywhere it needs to in town, officials are considering a tie-in with the Pawtucket Water Supply Board. At a joint meeting of the Town Council and the Water…

August 8, 2026

Man uses Trash4Cash to clean up Woonsocket homeless encampments, hopes to spark national movement

WOONSOCKET – On a sunny day in mid-June, 21-year-old Xavier Green sped through Woonsocket on an electric scooter, cheerfully greeting homeless people in the city. “Yo, you wanna make $5?” he asked. He invited people to join him near Safe Haven,…

August 7, 2026

At Evans Park recently, Justin Conrad, center left, presented a check to local youth sports.

North Providence youth sports advocate lobbies town to turn Evans Park lights on

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Justin Conrad says it was about three weeks ago when he went with his son to Millar-Waite-Evans Memorial Park on Smith Street and found the lights on the basketball courts weren’t on. It was around 8:05 p.m.…

August 7, 2026

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