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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

Work happening at Ann & Hope, but it’s not construction

CUMBERLAND – The Ann & Hope redevelopment project is still a way off from getting going in earnest, though there’s been more activity at the old mill off Broad Street recently. According to Building Official Larry Enright, developers started permit applications…

June 26, 2026

Cumberland’s jack-of-all-trades Crawley leads 100th Arnold Mills Parade

CUMBERLAND – Being grand marshal of any parade is special, says Mike Crawley, but having that honor for the 100th edition of the parade on the nation’s 250th birthday? That’s something special. One of the town’s most popular employees, among…

June 26, 2026

North Providence leaders consider residential on top of commercial space in Centredale

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The North Providence Town Council will soon consider a village overlay zoning proposal that would allow residential units to be developed above commercial space in Centredale. The council was set to consider the idea at its June…

June 25, 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

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