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Town officials are debating whether to relocate the Diamond Hill Park crosswalk amid growing concerns that the required planning and engineering work could come at a high cost. Read more: https://bit.ly/4843V8t
November 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Town officials are debating whether to relocate the Diamond Hill Park crosswalk amid growing concerns that the required planning and engineering work could come at a high cost. Read more: https://bit.ly/4843V8t
Woonsocket officials unanimously backed a volunteer-led effort to restore the long neglected Oak Hill Cemetery, citing years of overgrowth and disputes. Read more: https://bit.ly/47XlQh2
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Woonsocket officials unanimously backed a volunteer-led effort to restore the long neglected Oak Hill Cemetery, citing years of overgrowth and disputes. Read more: https://bit.ly/47XlQh2
The Lincoln Town Council has agreed to allow owners of the Walker Lofts to pay nearly $300,000 in building permit fees in increments, rather than sticking to an up-front payment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pix31g
November 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Lincoln Town Council has agreed to allow owners of the Walker Lofts to pay nearly $300,000 in building permit fees in increments, rather than sticking to an up-front payment. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pix31g
North Providence officials say redevelopment projects along a stretch of Mineral Spring Avenue would be limited in size and scope. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ihBmaW
November 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
North Providence officials say redevelopment projects along a stretch of Mineral Spring Avenue would be limited in size and scope. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ihBmaW
Weekly roundup of recent property sales from across our coverage area: https://bit.ly/3XdzjuO
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Weekly roundup of recent property sales from across our coverage area: https://bit.ly/3XdzjuO
Pearls Candy and Nuts in North Smithfield will be moving to a new location at the beginning of next year. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KbiHAW
November 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Pearls Candy and Nuts in North Smithfield will be moving to a new location at the beginning of next year. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KbiHAW
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast has been announced, and one northern Rhode Islander has made the cut for the highly anticipated series. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o2GGA7
November 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island cast has been announced, and one northern Rhode Islander has made the cut for the highly anticipated series. Read more: https://bit.ly/4o2GGA7
Mayor Chris Beauchamp says signs should go up within the next week announcing a new grocery store at the former Sears in Walnut Hill Plaza. Read more: https://bit.ly/44nnUfN
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Mayor Chris Beauchamp says signs should go up within the next week announcing a new grocery store at the former Sears in Walnut Hill Plaza. Read more: https://bit.ly/44nnUfN
As the $125 million school bond takes shape, officials are mapping out which North Providence High School upgrades could move forward next summer. Read more: https://bit.ly/49tARbA
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
As the $125 million school bond takes shape, officials are mapping out which North Providence High School upgrades could move forward next summer. Read more: https://bit.ly/49tARbA
Longtime School Committee member Kim Grant is responding to criticisms from Pawtucket School Committee Chairperson Omar Reyes toward colleagues, saying it’s time to hit back at false statements from Reyes. https://bit.ly/486wrVB
Reyes calls out absent school board members; Grant retorts
PAWTUCKET – Longtime School Committee member Kim Grant is responding to criticisms from Pawtucket School Committee Chairperson Omar Reyes toward colleagues, saying it’s time to hit back at false state...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Longtime School Committee member Kim Grant is responding to criticisms from Pawtucket School Committee Chairperson Omar Reyes toward colleagues, saying it’s time to hit back at false statements from Reyes. https://bit.ly/486wrVB
School officials offered numerous reasons for terminating the employment of Dale McGhee as CFO of the Pawtucket School Department, according to a one-page statement of cause. Read more: https://bit.ly/49ZhJ5c
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
School officials offered numerous reasons for terminating the employment of Dale McGhee as CFO of the Pawtucket School Department, according to a one-page statement of cause. Read more: https://bit.ly/49ZhJ5c
A state grant will fund Pawtucket’s plan to study flooding issues at Pleasant and Lyman Streets. Read more: https://bit.ly/47Oja56
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A state grant will fund Pawtucket’s plan to study flooding issues at Pleasant and Lyman Streets. Read more: https://bit.ly/47Oja56
Step back into 1946 Smithfield, when Louie’s Tavern served veal parm for $2.25, quickly becoming a beloved Spragueville landmark. For more than 50 years, its scratch-made Italian dishes and long lines helped shape local life. Read more: https://bit.ly/44bjBnN
November 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Step back into 1946 Smithfield, when Louie’s Tavern served veal parm for $2.25, quickly becoming a beloved Spragueville landmark. For more than 50 years, its scratch-made Italian dishes and long lines helped shape local life. Read more: https://bit.ly/44bjBnN
Following a recent double homicide in Woonsocket, the Rhode Island Coalition of Domestic Violence is offering advice, resources, and support for survivors, victims, and community members. Read more: https://bit.ly/43ArFye
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Following a recent double homicide in Woonsocket, the Rhode Island Coalition of Domestic Violence is offering advice, resources, and support for survivors, victims, and community members. Read more: https://bit.ly/43ArFye
NSHS seniors Jaxon Boyes and Abbigail Halliwell are reviving the statewide Unity Ball, scheduled for April 2026 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, raising funds through donations and community events to welcome unified athletes from across Rhode Island. Read more: https://bit.ly/47KA9W3
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NSHS seniors Jaxon Boyes and Abbigail Halliwell are reviving the statewide Unity Ball, scheduled for April 2026 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, raising funds through donations and community events to welcome unified athletes from across Rhode Island. Read more: https://bit.ly/47KA9W3
An action plan by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for Safe Streets and Roads for All found that there were 3,725 car crashes in Smithfield between 2019 and 2023. Of those crashes, 48 proved to be fatal or cause serious injury, with 12 fatalities. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WZHk6s
November 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
An action plan by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority for Safe Streets and Roads for All found that there were 3,725 car crashes in Smithfield between 2019 and 2023. Of those crashes, 48 proved to be fatal or cause serious injury, with 12 fatalities. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WZHk6s
Tropical Bar Restaurant brings a lively blend of Hispanic American flavors and family-friendly dining to Woonsocket, offering everything from Ecuadorian classics like encebollado de pescado to breakfast favorites and cocktails. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oHk7lC
November 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Tropical Bar Restaurant brings a lively blend of Hispanic American flavors and family-friendly dining to Woonsocket, offering everything from Ecuadorian classics like encebollado de pescado to breakfast favorites and cocktails. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oHk7lC
The Cumberland planning board recently approved a request allowing The Preserve at Hunting Hill, a 115-unit condo project, to move forward without building sidewalks. Read more: https://bit.ly/3M5Boqb
November 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The Cumberland planning board recently approved a request allowing The Preserve at Hunting Hill, a 115-unit condo project, to move forward without building sidewalks. Read more: https://bit.ly/3M5Boqb
Café Amore in Pawtucket is opening its doors on Thanksgiving with a “pay what you can” meal, offering anyone in need a place at the table. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pf3Iot
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Café Amore in Pawtucket is opening its doors on Thanksgiving with a “pay what you can” meal, offering anyone in need a place at the table. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pf3Iot
While owner Peter Viphakone said he is shocked and confused as to why this happened, he said he is immensely grateful for the outpouring of support the community has given him. Read more: https://bit.ly/483sFwf
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM
While owner Peter Viphakone said he is shocked and confused as to why this happened, he said he is immensely grateful for the outpouring of support the community has given him. Read more: https://bit.ly/483sFwf
The Breeze is collecting canned goods and non-perishables through Nov. 28 to support the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry.
Donations can be dropped off in the foyer at our Lincoln office located at 6 Blackstone Valley Pl, Suite 204. High-need items include peanut butter, canned meats, and tuna.
Donations can be dropped off in the foyer at our Lincoln office located at 6 Blackstone Valley Pl, Suite 204. High-need items include peanut butter, canned meats, and tuna.
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Breeze is collecting canned goods and non-perishables through Nov. 28 to support the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry.
Donations can be dropped off in the foyer at our Lincoln office located at 6 Blackstone Valley Pl, Suite 204. High-need items include peanut butter, canned meats, and tuna.
Donations can be dropped off in the foyer at our Lincoln office located at 6 Blackstone Valley Pl, Suite 204. High-need items include peanut butter, canned meats, and tuna.
Discover where to find handmade gifts and seasonal shopping in our roundup of holiday bazaars happening through December. See list: https://bit.ly/4i0Kl07
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Discover where to find handmade gifts and seasonal shopping in our roundup of holiday bazaars happening through December. See list: https://bit.ly/4i0Kl07
Members of the Smithfield School Department say they will not compromise the rights of students or bow to politics. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r2gF6H
November 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Members of the Smithfield School Department say they will not compromise the rights of students or bow to politics. Read more: https://bit.ly/4r2gF6H
City leaders last week signed off on a first formal agreement with the Narragansett Bay Commission, setting the stage for a potential takeover of the city’s wastewater treatment facility, and, officials say, the eventual end of its long-troubled sludge incinerator. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nSlEEf
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
City leaders last week signed off on a first formal agreement with the Narragansett Bay Commission, setting the stage for a potential takeover of the city’s wastewater treatment facility, and, officials say, the eventual end of its long-troubled sludge incinerator. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nSlEEf
North Providence moves to fix murky west side of Wenscott Reservoir as algae concerns grow. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xr4vH0
November 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
North Providence moves to fix murky west side of Wenscott Reservoir as algae concerns grow. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Xr4vH0