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Tassoni will not seek re-election to Smithfield council

SMITHFIELD –  Town Council President John Tassoni Jr. has announced that he will not seek re-election to his council seat this fall. Tassoni, a former state senator and long-time public servant, cited his position as president/CEO of the Substance Use…
June 19, 2026
North Providence school administration offices.

North Providence will not change school start times this year

NORTH PROVIDENCE – School officials say they’ve decided against changing school start times to start the 2026-2027 school year. Supt. Joseph Goho reminded the School Committee at its June 15 meeting about recommendations they were contemplating for bus transportation efficiency,…
June 16, 2026
Helena Foulkes makes her case for the endorsement.

Cumberland Democrats go with Foulkes over McKee

CUMBERLAND – In a reversal from four years ago, the Cumberland Democratic Town Committee has endorsed Helena Foulkes over former mayor and incumbent Gov. Dan McKee. See the two make their pitches below. Following months of candidate forums, town committee…
June 16, 2026

Attleboro firefighters prevent deck fire from spreading

ATTLEBORO – The Attleboro Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at a home on George Street Sunday afternoon and quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread further into the home. On June 14, at around 3:35 p.m., firefighters…
June 14, 2026

Lincoln police make an arrest in road rage shooting

LINCOLN – Police have arrested Providence resident Steven Lugo for shooting at someone during an incident of road rage. On June 13, around 7:15 p.m., police responded to gunshots in the area of Angell Road and Leslie Way. They determined on arrival…
June 14, 2026

North Smithfield police seek suspects for stealing guns

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying two individuals involved in a residential breaking and entering incident. On June 11, between around 4 a.m. and 5 a.m., a vacant home at 115 Mt.…
June 11, 2026

Lincoln police seek suspect in larceny from vehicle

LINCOLN – In the early hours of June 6, an individual was involved in a larceny from a motor vehicle in the Albion area, near Old River Road and School Street, said police. He was caught on camera. “We are asking…
June 11, 2026
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