State Police Collar Eight Suspects in Operation Blue Tide

The arrests were part of stepped up patrols over the holiday weekend.

Woonsocket Entertaining Deal to Sell Water to Invenergy: Public Hearing Friday

Invenergy has made an offer to the City of Woonsocket to purchase water to supply the proposed Clear River Energy Center, the mayor says.

First Ever Time Ever Thursday: Menorah to be Lit at Woonsocket City Hall for Chanukah

The menorah lighting is set for 5:30 p.m. in Harris Hall inside City Hall.

Family Lands in Hospital After Garbage Truck Slams Chevy Suburban

Three children, ages 5, 3 and 1, went to Hasbro Children's Hospital. The two adults went to Rhode Island Hospital.

State Police Arrest Woonsocket Man

The arrest followed a motor vehicle stop in Lincoln, police said.

Chabad House Celebrates Eight Nights of Chanukah

Chanukah starts Dec. 24. (Right, same night as Christmas Eve this year.) Chabad House has all the fun covered for the Festival of Lights.

Elvira's Gift For Hope Foundation Helping Local Families Over the Holidays

Woonsocket-based non profit group aids individuals and and families coping with breast cancer

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Elvira's Gift For Hope Foundation Helping Local FAamilies for the Holidays

Non-profit organization raising money and awareness for people and families suffering from breast cancer.

Woonsocket Announces Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule

The City has announced the curbside collection schedule.

Pharmaceutical Sales Company Will Occupy Former Lowe's Home Improvement on Diamond Hill Road

Surplus Solutions is taking over the vacant property.

Woonsocket Announces Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule

Curbside pick-up is delayed one day for the holiday.

Woonsocket does not need more pollution

Woonsocket is an easy target for Invenergy, a Chicago energy company with enough money to make it an offer it cannot refuse.

Woonsocket Parking Ban Extended to 9 Saturday Night

The ban runs from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17.

Warming Centers Will Open Friday in Woonsocket

The Senior Center and the Harris Public Library will be open for people who need to warm up during regular business hours.

Wanted for 18 Bank Jobs: Suspect in Custody

Stephen Silva , of Springfield, Mass., is a suspect in 18 bank robberies on the East Coast, police said.

Woonsocket Yard Waste Drop-off Extended

The City's temporary yard waste drop-off site will stay open through Jan. 14,

Updated: Two Woonsocket Cats Die of Air Gun Wounds: State SPCA Offers $1500 Reward for Culprit

Both cats died after being shot in the chest with pellet guns, according to Dr. E, J. Finocchio, RISPCA.

Morning Pre-Kindergarten Cancelled: Woonsocket Schools Delayed One Hour: Parking Ban Lifted

The weather has caused school officials to delay the opening of school this morning, Dec. 12

Parking Ban Starts Midnight Sunday in Woonsocket

In advance of the snowstorm, the City is enforcing the parking ban until 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec.12.

Woonsocket Police Aim for State Accreditation; Hope to Build Public Confidence

The accreditation team is coming to the Woonsocket police department on Dec. 19.

Atty. Stephen M. Miller Named Homeless Coalition Board President

Lincoln resident becomes the new face of the Coalition in an effort to being attention to the homelessness problem.

Firefighter Injured During East School Street Blaze

A firefighter suffered a minor injury Tuesday night while trying to corral a ladder that slid off the roof.

Quick Change Artist Bank Robbery Suspect in Woonsocket

Police are looking for a suspect who robbed the Bank of America and attempted to hold up a Citizens Bank.

Santa Claus Coming to Downtown Woonsocket

He arrives on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m., and he's sticking around for several holiday strolls.

Attention Young Male Singers, Choral Directors and Music Teachers

Young Men's Choral Festival featuring internationally renowned music educator and composer Rollo Dilworth, Friday, January 20, 2017 at RIC

While Shopping Online, Visit Social Security

Social Security offers many online services to the public - and they're free and secure!

Ending: Curbside Yard Waste Pickup

This is the last week for grass clippings and other yard waste until April.

Going to Be Hairy in Woonsocket

Police are raising money for children and women battling cancer.

Free Christmas Concert

At Firm Foundation Christian Church in Woonsocket

Thanksgiving Trash Pickup Schedule

There's no rubbish and recycling pickup on Thursday, so the schedule for Thursday and Friday is on a one-day delay.

Please help our Woonsocket Youth Cheer make their Dream a Reality!

Please help our Youth Cheer team make it to Florida by donating , Anything helps!

It's That Time Again: Well, Almost

Woonsocket's reminding residents about the snow parking bans that will go into effect Dec. 1 in the event of a "significant snowfall."

BBB Offers Tips for Navigating Black Friday Sales

Better Business Bureau offers these tips to make your Black Friday shopping experience productive… and maybe even enjoyable.

City Seeks Better Financing for School Projects

Woonsocket may refinance some middle school construction bonds

Woonsocket Man Involved in Wednesday Morning Crash Has Died

The police chief is not releasing the man's identity pending notification to the family.

Veterans Day Schedule for Garbage and Recycling Pickup

The schedule is delayed one day, due to the holiday.

Meals on Wheels? Bikers Collect Non-Perishable Food for Pantries

The group rides this Saturday and will fill up a big container with canned goods and other non-perishable items.

Cicilline Presents Service Medals to Navy Medic, Who Served During Cuban Missile Crisis

Bob Picard was a Navy medic 50 years ago during the showdown between President Kennedy and Khrushchev over nuclear weapons in Cuba.

Veterans Day Observance Set for Friday in Woonsocket

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the city salutes its vets.