Cumberland’s Mayer takes in mustangs, prepares them to compete
CUMBERLAND – For Brittany Mayer, training wild horses and preparing them for a better life has changed her personality and made her a better person, grounding her and “evening me out.”
“You can’t get mad at them,” she said, recalling the one time she pushed a new mustang over a bit and paid the... more
‘Strange New England’ preserves bizarre histories, legends
FOSTER – Preserving the oral histories and legends of New England, however bizarre or strange, is the passion of author Thomas D’Agostino and wife Arlene Nicholson, who recently completed their 16th book, “Strange New England.”
The book tells more than 60 stories of “unbelievable people in... more
Kithes files for restraining order against Cournoyer
Lawyer: Parties exploring ‘amicable resolution’
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WOONSOCKET – A former member of the Woonsocket City Council has filed for a restraining order and other civil measures against a... more
Council questions claims on Twin River police details
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LINCOLN – During an energetic discussion about the future of police details at Twin River Casino that took place at Lincoln Town... more
Crime in NP ‘evened out’ in second half of 2020, but declined overall
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Violent crimes in many communities increased during the 2020 pandemic year, but not in North Providence, where... more
The Observer, Smithfield & West
- Smithfield, Scituate students to return full-time after April vacation
- Smithfield High School to start restroom renovations
- Scituate Art Festival set to return in 2021
- Clean-up day planned at Revive the Roots
Woonsocket, North Smithfield
- Jolicoeur: Autumnfest grand marshal honor is ‘a dream come true’
- Green Development preps for next phase on Iron Mine Hill Road
- Nursing home residents finally venturing out
- Outdoor concert series to return to Woonsocket this summer
Pawtucket
- Citing consistent delays, Pawtucket seeks new bus contract minus Davies
- Crime down in 2020, but some violence increased
- Survival kits ease return to high school
- National Park Service hopes to attract more tourists to Slater Mill
Cumberland, Lincoln area
- Bear Hill’s 60-home development back to square one
- Area of Cumberland Town Hall a tough spot for pedestrians
- Lincoln nonprofit spreads awareness about autism
- Council appears to take action on firing Clauson