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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

Families in their own little world at Central Falls summer soccer tournament

CENTRAL FALLS – In June, the Mundialito kicked off its summer soccer tournament at the Project Goal Mini Pitch. The tournaments, which also function as public community block parties, will continue nearly every Saturday this summer. During the games, spectators…

July 6, 2026

Adrienne Marchetti, director of the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, stands next to the garden where she grows much of the food she uses in her cooking.

Pawtucket Soup Kitchen still operating at Walcott Street location

UPDATE, July 6 – The Local Insider has confirmed that the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen is still operating within its facility on Walcott Street. There are no additional details yet on whether they will be allowed to stay until a new…

July 6, 2026

Pawtucket’s Electromagnetic Pinball Museum celebrates five years of defying expectations

PAWTUCKET – Some said a pinball museum where people play all day for one low fee could never work, says Mike Pare, co-owner of the Electromagnetic Pinball Museum and Restoration, but five years in, they’re proving all doubters wrong. Pare and…

July 5, 2026

Cumberland residents unite to buy neighbor a replacement mower

CUMBERLAND – Residents have come together for a neighbor in need, raising funds to purchase him a replacement lawn mower. John Pliakas Jr. and Craig Adams promoted an online GoFundMe fundraiser for a resident who lives at the corner of…

July 4, 2026

A Fourth to remember

Celebrations across the area are a little bigger and a little brighter this year thanks to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The Local Insider will be posting photos and video from various cities and towns right here over the next couple…

July 4, 2026

Rocks coming loose from the Diamond Hill Park trails.

Safeguards urged for Diamond Hill Park trails as events approved

CUMBERLAND – Increasingly frequent drought conditions are making it more important to keep a careful eye on the town’s trail system, say some residents. At last week’s Town Council meeting, Michael Baer, of 3 Arnold Drive, noted that the hillside…

July 1, 2026

Workers collect bins in the Monastery Heights neighborhood.

Bi-weekly recycling pickup starting this week in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND – Now that Cumberland’s new 95-gallon recycling totes are distributed, the town’s money-saving, bi-weekly recycling pickup schedule is set to take effect. Starting today, Monday, June, 29, residents need to know which week is their recycling week before putting their…

June 29, 2026

‘Unimaginable loss’ as three from one family lost in Pawtucket river

PAWTUCKET – Search teams have found and recovered bodies from an occupied vehicle after it ended up in the Seekonk River Sunday evening. According to police officials, three family members were inside the vehicle. Witnesses saw and heard the car…

June 29, 2026

Shorey re-elected R.I. Press Association president, wins three awards

NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Rhode Island Press Association handed out 151 awards at its annual celebration on Friday, June 26, including three to The Local Insider’s Ethan Shorey. The association representing news outlets across Rhode Island also inducted four outstanding…

June 29, 2026

Gaidimas announces candidacy for Smithfield Town Council

SMITHFIELD – Kathy Gaidimas has declared her candidacy for the Smithfield Town Council in November’s election. Gaidimas, a resident of Smithfield for 26 years, said she is honored to have recently received the endorsement of the Smithfield Republican Town Committee.…

June 28, 2026

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