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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

North Smithfield police respond to local father’s plea for help with speeding delivery drivers

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The dead-end Old Great Road should be among the safest roads to play on in town, says John Taglione. But drivers continue to fly down the 1,800-foot road at unsafe speeds, he said, treating it as if it’s…

June 17, 2026

Valerie Gonzalez presents Dave Richards with his honor Friday evening. (photos by Paul Alan White)

Woonsocket’s Richards officially honored with stage in his name

WOONSOCKET – Friday night, June 12, wasn’t just the opening concert of the Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series, it was a night to honor local radio legend Dave Richards. Councilor Valerie Gonzalez and other members of the City Council, as…

June 13, 2026

Would-be developer of Memorial Residences seeks input on new chapter for old Pawtucket hospital

PAWTUCKET – A developer says he will transform the former Memorial Hospital into a vibrant community featuring affordable housing, community gathering spaces, and amenities designed to serve those who call the city home. Memorial Residences is part of a new chapter…

June 12, 2026

Longtime Cumberland Library Director Dyer calls it a career

CUMBERLAND – In her time at the Cumberland Library, Celeste Dyer has seen the extinction of card catalogs, VHS tapes, and typewriters. She’s also seen the rise of DVDs, computers, and eBooks. On June 30, Dyer, described as an instrumental…

June 10, 2026

Felton Messina holds up a bag of golf balls at the most recent Town Council meeting.

Neighbors of Louisquisset Golf Club: We have the balls to prove they’re coming in our yard

NORTH PROVIDENCE – Residents of Woodward Road near the Louisquisset Golf Club say they live with constant concerns about injury or property damage. Representatives from Louisquisset, speaking at the June 2 North Providence Town Council meeting, responded to an earlier letter…

June 8, 2026

The rendering view of the pedestrian bridge and residential complex at Tidewater Landing.

Pawtucket Planning Commission approves 325-unit riverfront project

PAWTUCKET – The City Planning Commission has approved a preliminary plan for construction of 325 multi-family rental units and a 475-car parking garage at 45 Division St., across the Seekonk River (Pawtucket River) from Centreville Bank Stadium. Wood Partners is carrying…

June 5, 2026

First Constance Servizi Memorial Scholarship goes to Woonsocket student

CUMBERLAND – Constance Servizi never had a chance to go to college, even though, say her family members, she would have loved it more than anything. It wasn’t a financial or practical reality for her family. Not getting the chance to…

June 4, 2026

A dark line shows the pipeline's path through Diamond Hill Park.

Cumberland residents concerned about upheaval from pipeline work

CUMBERLAND – Residents in the northeastern-most part of town, in the area of Diamond Hill Park, concerned about plans to expand a gas line through the area, including through their properties and a town park that has received significant recent…

June 4, 2026

Mayor Chris Beauchamp, center, store owners and others cut the ribbon to open Reef Wellness on Sunday.

Reef Wellness holds grand opening in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET – Reef Wellness has held a grand opening celebration of its new city store at the Diamond Hill Plaza, 1950 Diamond Hill Road. The cannabis store, found online at www.reefwellness.com, is located in a renovated standalone building previously occupied by…

May 31, 2026

Help save Pawtucket bookstore

PAWTUCKET – Alyssa Flori has 60 days. That’s two months, with help from the public, to ensure that her Book Around bookstore at the Hope Artiste Village survives. Flori, who opened Book Around at 1005 Main St. in the fall of…

May 30, 2026

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