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BLACKBEARD ON BLACKSTONE Blackstone Valley Pirate Faire begins today at C.F. Landing

CENTRAL FALLS – If you’re a fan of Halloween and plenty of intrigue and wonder, you won’t want to miss the Blackstone Valley Pirate Faire, a new event that is bringing weekends of swashbuckling adventure, live entertainment, family fun and...

Robillard, Goucher highlight PHOF’s Class of 2026

PAWTUCKET – Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee Chair Patty Zacks can’t wait for this upcoming PHOF Banquet and Induction Ceremony, which is slated for Friday, Nov. 6, at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange St. “I’m genuinely excited about...

Sunny skies, fond memories at annual Autumnfest Parade

WOONSOCKET – After suffering through a late Sunday bout of heavy rain, the city’s Autumnfest celebration continued its best run in several years on Monday as a large crowd lined both sides of the Autumnfest Parade route. The skies turned sunny and...

Autumnfest organizers keep eye on path of Hurrican Isaias

WOONSOCKET – Thomas Gray, Autumnfest Steering Committee parade chair is closely watching the path of Hurricane Isaias for any impact on this year’s event. Whether the remnants of Hurricane Isaias moving up from the south will impact the annual...

Woonsocket Task Force releases update on homelessness

WOONSOCKET – Members of the Woonsocket Community Task Force on Housing & Homelessness released its update on the state of those issues at a press conference at City Hall’s Harris Hall early Thursday afternoon, and the crux of the theme was that the...

Health Concepts Welcomes Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center

BURRILLVILLE – Health Concepts, a Rhode Island-based provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for more than 60 years, recently announced the acquisition of Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center. Effective Oct. 1, Health Concepts...

Autumnfest ready for another big weekend at World War II Park

WOONSOCKET – As the Autumnfest Steering Committee heads toward its final planning meeting on Tuesday, everything appears to be taking shape for a great Autumnfest celebration at World War II Veterans Memorial Park Columbus Day weekend. The city’s...

106-year-old RI veteran honored for WWII heroism

Arthur Medeiros of Bristol, Rhode Island, just recently celebrated his 106th birthday. However, recently, he was honored for much more than reaching that age. That’s because Medeiros is also a highly decorated World War II veteran who fought in two of...

Powerful nor’easter causes problems from New Jersey to New England

BOSTON (AP) — Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor’easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Tidal surges swamped low-lying...

Nor’easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, €ooding and heavy rain

PROVIDENCE — The powerful nor’easter headed to New England intensified Friday, generating storm-force winds and creating massive waves along the East Coast that forecasters warned could create dangerous conditions through the weekend. Millions of...

Pro football coming to Pawtucket as UFL selects city to host new franchise

PAWTUCKET – As stunning as it may seem, professional football is coming to the city, more specifically Centreville Bank Stadium. Mike Repole, co-owner of the United Football League, announced via Zoom on Wednesday that Rhode Island will join the UFL...

Flights disrupted across the US Northeast due to technical problems

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, as every major airport in the New York City area ground to a halt for several hours Monday just as numerous foreign leaders...

Billy Gilman set to perform in RI for 25-year homecoming show

Sun staff writer WESTERLY — Former child star and singer Billy Gilman will perform at the United Theatre on Sept. 26 to reflect on 25 years in the music industry in an anniversary event that celebrates the songs that gave him his start and looks...

Camera helps cops cu alleged curbside clubber

WOONSOCKET – One man beat another with a club outside the Woonsocket Motor on Sept. 15 in what police described as a beef about parking etiquette. Dennis Robles Sanchez, 21, was charged with felony assault and disorderly conduct. David P. Zazza, 49 –...

Garrett Mancieri dons jacket as Autumnfest Grand Marshal

WOONSOCKET – Garrett Mancieri has been involved in the city’s annual Autumnfest celebration as both a Steering Committee member and volunteer for years and now is getting his due for that community contribution and many others following his selection...

City observes Sept. 11th’s 25th anniversary

WOONSOCKET – Local residents, city officials and members of the city’s public safety departments gathered outside Woonsocket Fire Department headquarters at 5 Cumberland St., Friday morning to remember the tragic events of Sept. 11th 25 years ago while...

Foulkes tops McKee in primary for Rhode Island governor

Gov. Dan McKee won’t be in office to see through his promised “day of reckoning” over the Washington Bridge closure, after losing his reelection bid to Democratic challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Wednesday, according to preliminary, unofficial...

Davies to break ground on new building expansion

LINCOLN – Officials with the William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School will officially break ground on a highly-anticipated, bran d new building expansion on Wednesday morning, Sept. 16. The capital improvement project will begin with a...

Lanternies swarm southern NE region

Infestations of the colorful but invasive spotted lanternflies have now been found in numerous Sourthern New England communities, endangering some trees and creating a nuisance for residents. The number of cities and towns with spotted lanternflies...

Dragon Boat races — why they come, what they get out of it

PAWTUCKET – According to Kinnan Dowie, the Pawtucket Constituent Services Liaison and proud member of the Pawtucket Bucketeers squad, there’s no place he’d rather be this time of year than the annual Taiwan Day Festival & Dragon Boat Races at Festival...

Dunn Park mini-pitches open and ready for play

WOONSOCKET – The city has a brand new futsal space at Dunn Park, and Mayor Chris Beauchamp and numerous other dignitaries ceremoniously unveiled it Wednesday afternoon. It’s called the Project GOAL Mini-Pitch Complex, and it includes two small soccer...

Land chosen for Rhode Island’s Vietnam veterans memorial

In 1967, Woonsocket’s Ernie Boisvert returned from Vietnam, having served about a year before he was injured in a rocket launcher attack that killed his platoon’s lieutenant. He came back to a country that was different from when he left it after being...

Pawtucket’s Burbage Theatre announces season’s show lineup

PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island’s 2026-27 theater season comes alive in September, and the company with a most intriguing lineup is based right here in the Blackstone Valley. Burbage Theatre Company, at 59 Blackstone Ave., has announced the theme of its 15th...

JM Walsh School seniors look forward to new school year

PAWTUCKET – For decades, thousands of children have considered the first day back at school the end of summer, moments of frivolity and fun and doing what you want when you want. But when the numerous elementary, middle and high schools in the city...

Pawtucket Arts Festival’s rst weekend wows thousands

PAWTUCKET – When Bora Ivy awoke early Saturday morning in his Providence home, he knew he wanted to do something fun with his wife, Carissa, and eight-year-old son, Elijah, but didn’t know what. He began scrolling on his cellphone and looked at...

Primary

WOONSOCKET – As Primary Day nears, four candidates for the Woonsocket mayoral seat have ramped up their door-knocking and campaign pitches in an attempt to become Woonsocket’s newest leader. That foursome includes current Mayor Chris Beauchamp; City...

FeedRI, CVS, RIDE bring new food pantry to WHS

WOONSOCKET – According to Woonsocket Superintendent of Schools Patrick McGee, the new partnership between FeedRI, CVS Health, the Rhode Island Department of Education and his own school district is going to bring a whole lot of joy to Woonsocket High...

O cials advance plan to redevelop Apex property

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, in coordination with the city, has advanced the redevelopment of the former Apex department store site by selecting the top applicants from the six proposals submitted for the Downtown Gateway...

Local pols look to raise money for Colombia earthquake victims

CENTRAL FALLS – In response to Monday’s horrific and devastating earthquake in Colombia, federal, state and local dignitaries – including General Treasurer James Diossa, Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed and many more –...

MOVING ON UP

WOONSOCKET – The Police Department highlighted its latest round of promotions with a traditional ceremony attended by city officials, family and friends in historic Harris Hall Monday afternoon. Sworn in to their new department roles were Captain...

Washington County Fair returns to Southern RI

RICHMOND — The Washington County Fair is back. So is much of its past. The 60th Washington County Fair opened Wednesday for five days of livestock, country music, midway rides, competitions, and the agricultural traditions that have defined it for...

LOUNGING AROUND

PAWTUCKET – When a couple of friends asked the husband-wife team of Alan Cohen and Katarina Ezikovich to attend the 20th Larry’s Lounge Variety Show a few weeks ago, they didn’t have a clue as to what they would witness. Their friends asked them if...

CF unveils new Mobile Food Pantry

CENTRAL FALLS – According to Mayor Maria Rivera, food insecurity is rampant in Central Falls – one of the country’s most densely-populated cities and Rhode Island’s lowest-income community – and it remains a significant challenge. One in four...

Fazzio gives his D-Day award to the Veterans Memorial Museum

WOONSOCKET – Richard Fazzio, 101, likes to stay home at Jillson Avenue these days but went over to the Veterans Memorial Museum at 78 Earle St. for a special occasion on Saturday. The survivor of the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, gave...

Beloved, family-run Attleboro golf course to close a er 72 years

ATTLEBORO — After 72 years and several generations, the beloved, family-owned Stone-E-Lea golf course on County Street will close in December at the end of the season. Regulars could often find David LaPierre, 57, the third-generation owner who...

Siemens Mobile eXplore Tour teaches innovation in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Gov. Dan McKee, Mayor Donald Grebien, State Reps. MaryAnn Shallcross Smith of Pawtucket/Lincoln and Steve Casey of Woonsocket and manufacturing leaders throughout the state descended on the former Apex department store site late Tuesday...

Boys & Girls Club takes in Pats training camp practice

FOXBORO — Sitting under a tent that’s typically reserved for high-ranking attendees of Patriots training camp, the guests of honor started to raise their voices. Drake! Christian! A.J.! “The older kids watch NFL games, so they know who’s out there....

BRISTOL- BOUND

The Lincoln Little League 12U team celebrates after winning the Rhode Island Little League State Championship, beating Barrington 2-1 in the championship final at Varrato Field in Western Cranston Saturday. The team will now play in the Metro Regional...

Holy Family Carnival continues despite inclement weather

WOONSOCKET – Periodic bouts of rain didn’t stop some hardy area residents from keeping tradition alive Thursday evening while enjoying the annual Holy Trinity Carnival at 1409 Park Avenue. The event typically signals the approach of a new school year...

THE BOOMS ARE BACK RIFC adds fourth reworks show on Sept. 19

PAWTUCKET – Fans who have already purchased tickets to watch Rhode Island FC face Miami FC in a big USL Championship contest on Saturday, Sept. 19, will experience an added bonus. The club announced Wednesday afternoon that it has added a fourth...

‘Titanic’ at Theatre By The Sea brings doomed ship’s voyage to life

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Nearly 1,800 nautical miles from Matunuck’s Theatre By the Sea rests the sunken Titanic, but the playhouse’s stage brings seemingly alive the passengers, crew and others for a real-life reprise of the ocean liner’s first and last...

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METAL HEADS

PAWTUCKET – City resident Mizael Rodriguez hopes someday to become a welder and add to his family’s tradition in the trades. Thanks to his graduation from the third annual Heavy Metal Summer Experience Camp at Unique Metal Works in Pawtucket on...

O cials celebrate opening of Dexter Street Commons

PAWTUCKET – Lee Peyser, the president/CEO of the Pesyer Real Estate Group, realized a dream on Thursday afternoon. In front of the brand new Dexter Street Commons, naturally located at 71 Dexter St., he emceed the long-anticipated ribbon-cutting...

FOOTBALL FEVER

PAWTUCKET – As soon as University of Rhode Island men’s soccer head coach Gareth Elliott blew his whistle and told the group of kids he was working with it was time for a water break, nine-yearolds Phoenix Cosme, Jaselle Fernandes and Olivia Luis ran...

2 arrested on drug, gun charges a er police sting

PAWTUCKET – Pawtucket police, in conjunction with the Providence Police Department and the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, on Tuesday morning served a court-authorized search warrant at 1362 Newport Ave. stemming from a Providence police...

SUMMER OF SOCCER

PAWTUCKET — Jody Flanagan cited three reasons for attending the Pawtucket Summer of Soccer Finale Fan Fest & Watch Party at the City Hall municipal parking lot on Sunday afternoon, and none had to do with watching the World Cup championship tilt...

ROUND AND ROUND Kids of all ages revel in PPC's 'Free Carousel Rides' event

PAWTUCKET — Josh Salmon didn’t have a choice but to join his wife, Meredith, and young children Beatrix, four, and twin, nearly two-year-old boys Elliott and Charlie at the Pawtucket Parks Commission’s “Summer Free Carousel Rides” event at Slater...

Smoke

yellow,” said Brent Williams, head of the soil, water and climate department at the University of Minnesota. The area “could be looking at weeks to months of continued smoke and flare-ups off and on as the winds blow in different directions,” he...

BUILDING RHODE ISLAND

PAWTUCKET – In front of dozens of Rhode Island union laborers, assorted elected officials and numerous other business people, Gov. Dan McKee held a ceremonial bill signing for two construction-related pieces of legislation at the future site of the new...

Mayor, City Council agree — 'Woonie Crit' was a huge success

WOONSOCKET — During the “public comment” portion of the City Council meeting on Monday night, Sean Clark, an avid Woonsocket cyclist and member/ambassador of the Tri-State Cycling Club, addressed the board about the “Woonie Crit” cycling event held in...

A LOOK AT HISTORY

WOONSOCKET — Area residents interested in viewing an early copy of the Declaration of Independence lined up outside the Museum of Work & Culture for a time on Saturday as part of Rhode Island’s observances of the 250th Anniversary of the nation’s...

‘GO GET ’EM, DAVID’

WOONSOCKET – Muriel Dubois sat in an office chair just in front of a huge bay door at the Woonsocket Fire Department Station 2 on Friday afternoon and used a tissue to dab her eyes. She had just watched Fire Chief Bob Cahill, Mayor Chris Beauchamp and...

‘Jackie Robinson of Women’s Soccer’ visits with city students

PAWTUCKET — Describing herself as the Jackie Robinson of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Kim Crabbe came to the city not to tout her accolades and the honors that she’s received. Standing at a podium, Crabbe told an audience of middle school...

RI artists look to showcase work at Wickford Art Festival

NORTH KINGSTOWN — Art lovers and artists alike will gather at Wilson Park this weekend for the 63rd annual Wickford Art Festival. Heather Schold, Wickford Art Festival director, said the festival serves as a yearly celebration of fine art, artists and...

RI designer aims to bring sustainable fashion to ‘Project Runway’

Another Rhode Islander is about to make her national television debut, and she is doing it with soda can tabs, bubble wrap and old newspapers. Anna Molinari, 27, of New York City, spent part of her teenage years in Jamestown while her father served in...

Carcifero becomes Woonsocket Rotary president for second time

BURRILLVILLE – The Woonsocket Rotary Club made history the night of Thursday, June 25, at Bella Restaurant. During its annual Charter Night, it installed Lisa Carcifero as its newest president. In the process, she became the first female to repeat in...

A HOT ONE HUNDREDTH

Large crowds brave the scorching heat while enjoying the 100th Arnold Mills 4th of July Parade along Nate Whipple Highway in Cumberland Saturday. Right: The British Red Coats brave the scorching heat. Below right: The Cumberland High School Clipper...

America celebrates 250

WASHINGTON (AP) — Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under the...

FIRED UP FOR THE FOURTH

CUMBERLAND – Amazing as it may seem, the annual Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade turns 100 this Saturday, and chairwoman Joyce Koutsogiane and her board have been working extremely hard to make this the most memorable and meaningful ever. “It’s hard...

Lightning strikes again with ‘Grease’ at TBTS

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — If there’s a choreographer and dance auteur with the Midas touch, it is Kevin P. Hill at Theatre By The Sea, who made the aging Grease production worth seeing for its terpsichore. Terpsichore is the Greek Muse of dance and choral...

Infant, two women found dead a er vehicle sank in river

PAWTUCKET — Three family members, including a 2-year-old girl, were found dead after a submerged car was pulled from the Seekonk River Monday afternoon. The vehicle was removed about 2:45 p.m. following an intensive search by police and firefighters...

School Committee receives update on high school construction

PAWTUCKET – The School Committee received some good news and a bit of bad when it was provided an update on the construction of the new Pawtucket High School on the former McCoy Stadium site at their meeting last week. On the positive side, Gordon...

McKee, Rebelo, others celebrate Boys & Girls Club’s 70th birthday

CUMBERLAND – Brad Dean is in his mid-70s now, but his mind often drifts back to the great times he had as a kid playing at the then-Cumberland Boys Club in the late 1950s and early ‘60s. He admitted he’s thinking even more about it now, since the Boys...

Pawtucket Schools Summer Meal Kicko event today

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket School Department, Aramark Student Nutrition and the Rhode Island Department of Education will host the Pawtucket Schools Summer Meal Kickoff Celebration, which is scheduled for today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Cunningham...

REQUIRED READING: Declaration of Independence goes on brief display

With America’s 250th birthday fast approaching, a local library did its part to connect Southern Rhode Island residents to their nation’s history with a tradition dating back to this country’s founding. A line of people was seen pouring out of the...

Thanks for the support!

WOONSOCKET – Construction of the new George T. Nasuti Elementary School at Barry Field hit another milestone Thursday as workers fitted in a steel beam signed by local students, officials and residents. The capping-off beam was placed on the...

BEACONS OF THE FUTURE

Top: Beacon Charter High School for the Arts graduates, from left, Grace Togher, Dorothy Piekarski, and Illyana Alicea gather at the Stadium Theatre before the start of commencement last Wednesday evening. Forty-one students graduated during the...

Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series opens in River Island Park

WOONSOCKET – The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series returned to the city’s River Island Park Friday evening with a kick-off performance by headliner soul, jazz and blues artist Shayna Steele, an opening act featuring the YONKS from Providence and even...