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1. Silver Alert issued for missing Cranston man (wpri.com) — Cranston police are asking for help finding 79-year-old resident Arcadio Padilla, who walked away from his home on foot and may be endangered due to health issues. He was last seen in the city wearing a blue shirt and tan shorts. Anyone who spots him or has information is urged to call Cranston police at 401-942-2211 immediately.
2. New mall owners in 'initial talks' with Costco for Providence Place mall (newportri.com) — Rhode Island's long-running quest for a Costco now centers on early talks to bring the retailer to Providence Place mall, after two failed attempts in Cranston. The story revisits how Cranston residents and officials blocked a Mulligan's Island proposal and how a later prison-site plan fizzled. Local leaders in other cities are also vying to land the store.
3. RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Aug. 26, 2026 (providencejournal.com) — If you bought a Rhode Island Lottery ticket, you can now check the Aug. 26 Powerball, Numbers, and Wild Money results and see if you've won. Larger prizes must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, where staff can also explain jackpot payout options and drawing schedules.
4. Pawtucket Officer Who Fought Flock Cameras Resigned (upriseri.com) — Rhode Island's governor has paused new State Police license-plate reader installations while a 60-day privacy review unfolds, after controversy over Flock cameras that began in Pawtucket. Cranston residents should know the city previously joined a regional Flock pilot, meaning local plate data can be shared across agencies as lawmakers weigh new statewide rules.
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