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Eight seek votes for one of five seats on the North Smithfield Town Council

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Several of the candidates for North Smithfield Town Council are indicating a desire for a more collaborative and civil approach in town, a fresh reality where things get done for taxpayers and partisan bickering is left behind. Eight…

October 30, 2026

Winning mayoral candidate Adam Greenman poses for selfies with supporters after winning Tuesday's election.

Greenman downs Grebien in Pawtucket’s mayoral primary

PAWTUCKET – Adam Greenman soared to victory in Wednesday’s primary for Pawtucket mayor, doing what candidates in the past several city primaries have failed to come close to. As part of a general anti-incumbency wave in several major races, including…

September 9, 2026

Metivier challenges Pearson for Senate 19 seat

CUMBERLAND/LINCOLN – First elected to the Rhode Island Senate in 2012, Ryan Pearson is aiming to block a challenge by Jim Metivier in Wednesday’s Democratic primary election for Senate District 19, Cumberland and Lincoln. Metivier, a Cumberland town councilman who previously…

September 8, 2026

Felix, Urso chase votes in Senate District 8 race

PAWTUCKET – The race for Senate District 8 in Pawtucket features one-term incumbent Sen. Lori Urso seeking to fend of a challenge from first-time candidate Gena Felix. Felix, twin sister of State Rep. Leonela Felix, says the two have been doing…

September 7, 2026

McLaughlin calls out ‘gutter politics’ of Cumberland Democratic Town Committee

CUMBERLAND – House District 57 candidate Jim McLaughlin is criticizing the Democratic Town Committee for its post about his campaign’s use of AI-enhanced photos. McLaughlin, in a release, called the post “gutter politics” and typical of what he’s seen from…

September 7, 2026

Lopez cautiously optimistic as she challenges Kallman in Senate 15

PAWTUCKET – Vanessa Lopez says she’s counting on her connection to what she describes as overlooked sections of Senate District 15 to put her over the top in her race against incumbent Sen. Meghan Kallman in the Sept. 9 Democratic…

September 7, 2026

Woonsocket council candidate Flynn cites history of community involvement

WOONSOCKET – Damon Flynn is introducing himself as a candidate for Woonsocket City Council in the upcoming election. “As a father, homeowner, taxpayer, and proud Woonsocket resident of 15 years, I am committed to serving the community that my family and I…

September 5, 2026

Urso says she’ll prioritize primary care, older and disabled adults

PAWTUCKET – If returned to office, Sen. Lori Urso has pledged to continue to focus on primary care, and meeting the needs of the older adults and adults with disabilities. Urso, who serves on the Senate Committee on Health and…

September 5, 2026

Theroux challenges Felix in House District 61 race

PAWTUCKET – Incumbent State Rep. Leonela Felix, now in office for six years since her big 2020 election win over an incumbent, faces a challenge in the Sept. 9 primary from fellow Democrat Mark Theroux. Felix, who works as an assistant…

September 1, 2026

Poll: Most Rhode Islanders feel health costs too high; residents offer opinions on politicians, news consumption

KINGSTON, R.I. – While most Rhode Islanders are satisfied with how healthcare is delivered in the state, they feel more should be done to make it more affordable to everyone, according to a new public opinion poll from researchers at…

September 1, 2026

McFeeters hails victory on Curtis School

PAWTUCKET – City Council candidate Tyler McFeeters is calling on the Pinecrest community to celebrate what he’s calling a victory for Curtis Elementary School. “On Friday, Aug. 21, Mayor Donald Grebien posted a campaign video in front of the elementary…

August 28, 2026

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