Woonsocket Police Charge Two In 2016 Murder Of Constance Gauthier

Her former neighbor is one of the accused. The elderly woman was murdered in her home.

New Jobs Training Center To Open In Woonsocket

Details are sketchy about the exact location and the timing, but four companies have signed up.

Local arts and cultural groups can apply for $30,000 grants

Emerging arts and cultural organizations of color have until July 20 to apply to the Rhode Island Foundation

Autumnfest's Looking For Talent

The parade is an opportunity for DJ's and bands to show off and be seen.

Woonsocket Police: Car Crash On Mendon Road Near Cass Avenue

Two drivers were taken to the hospital for evaluations, but no one was seriously hurt, police said.

Woonsocket Woman Arrested For Drunk Driving With Children: Police

The woman was arrested at Lincoln Woods on her way out of the park and allegedly had five children in her minivan.

City Ignores Skates Park Idea; Ocean View Yoga; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Woonsocket Police To 'Ticket' Kids For Good Safety Practices

Children will get a ticket for a free ice cream if police "catch" them wearing a bike helmet, for example.

Local woman advocating for skate park gets shut down by city

Local womans advocating falls on deaf ears

Woonsocket Fire Displaces Two Families: Red Cross

Seven people needed help.

Autumnfest Night At The PawSox

Mark your calendar for the 7:05 game on Aug. 30

Woonsocket Police ID Injured Officer, Shooter

Ofc. Travis Young was shot in the thigh on Monday while trying to stop a man with a handgun. He was treated at Rhode Island Hospital.

Police Saw Gunman On The Street With Weapon In Hand: Woonsocket

Chief Oates has released some details about Monday morning's shooting and police standoff. The suspect is not a local person, he said.

Woonsocket Police Officer Shot, Suspect In Custody

An officer was shot in the leg, and a suspect is in custody, police confirmed.

Church and Community, Free Luncheon Invite

The Spiritual Solution for Woonsocket

Ordeal In Woonsocket Over Downed Lines: WJAR-TV

A pickup truck hit a utility pole, pulled down live wires and trapped a mother and two children in their car for half an hour: WJAR-TV.

Postponed: Woonsocket July 4 Fireworks & More: 2018 Guide

The fireworks are postponed to July 5, due to weather.

Fitch Gives Woonsocket Bonds 'A' Rating

The General Obligation Bonds moved up from BBB+, the mayor's office said.

Motorcycle & Car Collide In Woonsocket: Police

The accident happened on Harris Avenue in Woonsocket on Saturday afternoon.

Woonsocket Police: Teen Hurt Riding Dirt Bike

The 14-year-old was injured in a collision with a car, police said.

Autumnfest To Hold Tag Day Fundraiser

The Tag Day is set for June 16.

City To Receive Brownfield Assessment Grants: Mayor

The money will be used for the Seville Dye Company on First Avenue and two other lots.

Mock Car Crash To Be Staged At Woonsocket High

The point of the exercise is to warn the seniors about the risks of drinking and driving.

Woonsocket Police ID Man Killed In Power Line Accident

The police have identified the man who was electrocuted on Friday while working on a Park Place house.

Electrocuted Workman Has Died: Woonsocket Police

Police said the man died on Saturday afternoon. He had suffered life-threatening injuries and had been transferred to Rhode Island Hospital.

Woonsocket Native Brings Jazz Home

Performance on Saturday, June 16

Want To March In The Autumnfest Parade?

Now's the time to sign up your school or organization.

'Shakespeare In The Park' Set For Thursday, June 7

The rain date is June 14.

First-Ever Summerfest Starts June 21

The carnival, with 15 rides, games and food, will raise money for Autumnfest in the fall.

U.S. Treasury Designates Three Opportunity Zones In Woonsocket

Woonsocket is open for business, mayor says.

RI Biker Gang Arrests: List Of Charges, Defendants: Part 4

Dozens of people were charged in connection to the drug and gun trafficking which biker gangs allegedly were running. Here are more names.

Woonsocket Police Release Name Of Driver Who Died Tuesday

Police say Gerard Bouvier, 72, of Cumberland, was the driver who may have suffered a medical emergency in an attempt to reach a hospital.

Daryl Sherman To Sing At Chan's

Sherman, who's got Woonsocket roots, is bringing Houston Person for two sets on June 16.

Driver Dies Tuesday: Woonsocket Police

A 72-year-old Cumberland man died Tuesday morning. He was believed to have been on his way to the hospital.

RI Biker Gang Arrests: More Charges Against Defendants: Part 3

Dozens of people were charged in connection to the drug and gun trafficking which biker gangs allegedly were running. Here are more names.

Operation Patched Out: Charges Against Defendants In RI

Dozens of people were charged in connection to the biker gangs, which state police raided on Thursday. Here are more of the charges.

Pagans Gang Leader Charged With 177 Felonies, 3 Misdemeanors

Deric McGuire, 33, was charged with crimes back to March 2017. Recent offenses include residential mortgage fraud and receiving stolen goods

Woonsocket Collects Money To Buy Trees

The state Department of Environmental Management awarded the City $1,500.

RI State Police: Operation 'Patched Out' Nets 50, Drugs

The operation may have been the biggest in state police history, the RI state police said.

Rhode Island Foundation awards scholarship to Woonsocket teen

Mount St. Charles senior Coura Fall won the four-year, renewable scholarship through the Carter Roger Williams Initiative.