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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

A sound decision? Smithfield council wants to confer with neighbors on pickleball courts solution

SMITHFIELD – Noise from pickleball games at the new Willow Field Pickleball Courts is a sensitive issue, as was on full display Tuesday as the Town Council postponed action on approving new sound-calming fencing. Councilors say they want to get feedback…

August 6, 2026

The leaning crypt wall. (photo by Ethan Shorey)

Smithfield officials not fans of proposed agreement on leaning crypt wall fix

SMITHFIELD – Town officials have not accepted what they’re calling a “boilerplate” agreement with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation as they look to see repairs finally happen to the Greenville Cemetery crypt wall leaning over the sidewalk on Smith Avenue.…

August 5, 2026

The home on Elm Street in North Providence.

Real Housewives husband misses court date; North Providence stands firm on fees

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Neither Gary Tiberi nor his representatives showed up for a status update in North Providence Municipal Court last Wednesday, and that matter has now been rescheduled to August. 26, say officials. The town’s lien on Tiberi’s property…

August 4, 2026

Sarah King in the main downstairs room at the Amaral Building next to Cumberland Town Hall.

Cumberland’s Amaral Building sees waiting lists for programming, expanded offerings

CUMBERLAND – The Amaral Building at 16 Mill St., which sat silent for so many years before its successful rehabilitation, is now alive with activity, says Sarah King, community outreach coordinator for Mayor Jeff Mutter’s office. King, who is organizing…

August 3, 2026

Woonsocket Skate Park advocate launches new fundraiser

WOONSOCKET – Raymond Huot is taking matters into his own hands, creating an online fundraiser to support the future restoration of the Woonsocket Skatepark. The Woonsocket Skate Park Community Fund has raised $557 on a $5,000 goal as of Friday…

July 31, 2026

Group targets mountain of food waste going into Johnston landfill

JOHNSTON – Many postcards show stunning vistas: trains gliding beside lakes and mountains, docks projecting into calm seas. Less common are postcards of ugly landfills and gas masks, a scratch-and-sniff surface giving way to the odor of trash. These unsightly cards…

July 31, 2026

Marta Samek explains the pierogi-making process.

VIDEO: All-you-can-eat pierogi days feature sellout at Krakow Deli

By ETHAN SHOREY UPDATE: Krystian Przybylko provided the following Sunday update on their successful pierogi weekend, following a sellout on day 2. “What a weekend! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us for the…

July 30, 2026

Cumberland officials set new rules for people booking events

CUMBERLAND – Those applying for special event licenses at Diamond Hill Park and elsewhere in town must now give plenty of advance notice, with some exceptions. An ordinance sponsored by Councilor Jodi Harrington-Sweet amending the code of ordinances regarding special event…

July 29, 2026

G. Richard Fossa with the special recognition given to him by the Italian president.

Former Mayor Fossa recalls surprise visit from Italian president, friendly rivalry with Cianci

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Thirty years ago, Dick Fossa waged a friendly little rivalry battle with Buddy Cianci to bring the president of Italy to his town instead of to Providence. Fossa won. Fossa shared the story with The Local Insider during…

July 29, 2026

The beach at Notte Park in North Providence.

Notte Park Beach closes again

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The month is ending about as it started at the Notte Park Beach, where swimming is again off-limits during the busy summer season. Town officials say they’ll keep residents up to date on all developments going forward.…

July 28, 2026

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