New Woonsocket Charter School Celebrates First Day of School

“We are ecstatic to welcome our founding class,” said Rosalind Murphy, head of school.

Newport Restaurant Group and Edible Rhody Present Boat House Harvest Dinner

Chef Rolando Robredo invites guest to dine on five-course menu and meet local farmers on Wednesday, September 23

State Ends Year with Big Surplus, Spent $22m Less than Budgeted

But Rhode Island isn't out of the weeds yet and future deficits loom.

More Lost Loot: Ghostly New England Treasure at Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Thursday, October 22, 2015 6-8PM

Best Year Yet at Cumberland Public Library: Your Basic Makeup Wardrobe

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Thursday, October 15, 2015 6-8PM

Best Year Yet at Cumberland Public Library: Connect With Your Life

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Saturday, October 3, 2015 1:30-3:30PM

For Your Information: CPR Training at Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Saturday, October 3, 2015 10AM-12PM

Friday Films at Cumberland Public Library: 2015 Fall Series

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 1:30PM Friday, 9/4, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16/15

Gala of the Royal Horses

at the Ryan Center October 8th

Reward Offered to Find Owner who Abandoned Emaciated Dog

The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals wants to find the owner.

Learn to Skate

at Boss Ice Arena September 12th - October 31st for Fall sessions and November 14th - January 9th for Winter sessions

Woonsocket Man Indicted on Numerous Drug Charges

Police seized 1,980 grams of cocaine and 556 grams of heroin from his home at the time of his initial arrest in January.

Make a difference in the fight against cancer!

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Rhode Island!

Make a difference in the fight against cancer!

The American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers in Rhode Island!

BBB Warns Scam Attempts Likely to Follow Virginia Shooting

Tragedies leave communities reeling with grief, shock and outrage. Sadly criminals swarm to these events for their own personal gain.

Woonsocket Firefighters to Get Special Disaster Training with New Simulator

A number of departments in northern Rhode Island will benefit from a $248,000 grant secured by the Smithfield Fire Department.

What Are Rhode Island's Top Baby Names?

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Ashley Madison Affairs, Woman on Bridge Over 95, Tow Hitch Flies Through Windshield, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, a dialysis patient has a rough road without wheels.

State Warns RI Dog Owners of "Unusually High" Number of Parvovirus Cases

There is an unusually high number of cases being reported to the state veterinarian, according to state officials.

It's Not Just the Patriots; All NFL Teams Cheat

YourTeamCheats.com, “the definitive guide to NFL cheating” is a new website just in time for the new NFL football season.

AIDS Walk RI Led by Top Public Health Official

Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD: “There is more work to do”

BBB Offers Labor Day Travel Tips to Avoid Scams

With Labor Day weekend approaching, consumers will be taking advantage of last-minute deals for one final getaway.

More Than 2,000 Ashley Madison Users From Woonsocket

The data collection (see list below) identified a list of towns and the numbers of users in each community. Woonsocket is 11th in RI.

RI Man Lucky to Be Alive after Trailer Hitch Flies Through Windshield

The man was driving on Interstate 295 when an unsecured trailer came through his windshield. Officials said he's lucky to be alive.

Judge Rebuffs Woonsocket's Effort to Block Charter School Opening

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy will open next week as planned.

RI Gas Prices Fall Below $2.50 per Gallon

It's the first time gas prices have been below $2.50 per gallon since April.

AUDITIONS for Junior Providence Singers (JPS)

High school age singers, all sections - JPS, Thursday, Aug 27 and Thursday/Friday, Sept 3 & 4

Project LEARN Adult & Family Literacy Program Now Registering for Fall Classes

Project LEARN Adult & Family Literacy Program Now Registering for Fall Classes

'Super Lice,' Huge Music Festival, Trees Up For Grabs, and More: RI Patch This Week

Plus, a woman is arrested after leaving her dog in a hot car, and a juvenile is charged with felpony assault with a skateboard

Woonsocket Movies in the Park Postponed Due to Rain

Tonight's showing of Despicable Me at Cold Spring Park will be rescheduled to a later date.

8th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

Read this article for details about the upcoming Friends of the Poor Walk organized by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Providence.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Rhode Island

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Banned Books Week at Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Monday 9/28-Saturday 10/3/15 3-4PM

Teen Art Lab at Cumberland Public Library: Banned Books Edition

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Monday, September 21, 2015 3-4:30PM

Teen Writers Workshop at Cumberland Public Library

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Saturday, September 19, 2015 1-2PM

Teen Book Club at Cumberland Public Library: Fan Fiction

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Saturday, September 19, 2015 12-1PM

Overdose Task Force Convenes for First Meeting

The newly-formed task force plans to develop an action plan to tackle the state's opioid addiction epidemic by November.

1,000 Free Trees Up for Grabs, Rhode Islanders!

The Arbor Day Foundation and the state Department of Environmental Management are teaming up to offer the free trees to homeowners.

Cruisin' on Main Street Returns to Woonsocket Wednesday

Main Street closed down at 5 p.m. to make way for classic cars, food and family fun.

14th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Foundation is August 18 & 19 at Fenway Park

Tune in to hear doctors, patients and special guests share stories and support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute