WOONSOCKET – In one scene from Beacon Charter High School’s latest musical, a character is infected by an alien hive mind that causes all victims to break out in song. Sophomore Chase Belisle ...

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The family tradition of Pumpernickel can be traced back to six generations, says Ehren Hunt, explaining that his Germanic side of the family can’t remember where it started.

LINCOLN/CUMBERLAND – To help keep local food banks stocked this holiday season, the Rhode Island Foundation is matching donations from theater-goers up to $70,000. The foundation announced last ...

SMITHFIELD – A newly elected official said threats to release adult content created when she was in a traumatic relationship are another attempt to put her down. Days before her swearing-in ...

CUMBERLAND – The state-of-the-art replacement for the old ski lodge at Diamond Hill Park is nearing completion and is on track for opening next month, says Mayor Jeff Mutter. The new building ...

CUMBERLAND – New owners of Mickey’s Valley View Pub are promising improved operations and less of a negative impact on their Carpenter Street neighborhood. Dozens of residents along Brailey ...

GLOCESTER – Candlelight Shopping returns to Chepachet on Thursday nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. this month, sharing a bit of “Yankee hospitality” with shoppers during the holiday season.

CENTRAL FALLS – Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Reps. Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced on Nov. 27 that Progreso Latino will receive a $293,888 federal grant from the U.S ...

CUMBERLAND – If all work is done according to plan, certain residents along Diamond Hill Road should no longer need sandbags to keep water out of their properties. The Rhode Island Department of ...

NORTH PROVIDENCE/SMITHFIELD – A forever home was recently found for a dog with the longest track record at the Tri Town Animal Shelter at 900 Smithfield Road in North Providence, but officials ...

PAWTUCKET – City residents had until Dec. 2 to review and comment on a proposed substantial amendment to Pawtucket’s 2023-2024 annual action plan, specifying which housing and community ...

BLACKSTONE – Police Chief Gregory Gilmore is commending two town police officers for their actions in responding to an incident involving a person trapped in a burning vehicle. On Nov. 26, Chief ...