Lights a sign of hope
Hope is Rhode Island’s motto, and it’s hope in the midst of crisis that Cumberland resident Mike Griffin and his family were pointing to when they strung 400 colored lights from “one little tree” in front of their home last week.
That simple act, inspired by a request from Griffin’s youngest son... more
Religious leaders on coronavirus: ‘This is where faith becomes life’
When state officials began announcing measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus earlier this month, the Rev. Eileen Morris of Slatersville Congregational Church knew she’d have to make some changes if she wanted to continue reaching her congregation.
She prepared to move services online... more
55 new virus cases; Raimondo urges acts of kindness
UPDATED – March 29
Gov. Gina Raimondo announced on Sunday that a third person has died of COVID-19, and that there are an additional... more
Chalking up positivity in Saylesville
LINCOLN – In an effort to lift people’s spirits during a time of fear and anxiety, a pair of neighbors in Saylesville took to the... more
At Big Bear, rush on guns driven by fear
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GLOCESTER – Shops across the country are seeing guns and ammunition sell out, a trend driven by fear of the unknown.
Will Worthy,... more
The Observer, Smithfield & West
- Military Spouse of the Year shares confinement experience in Italy
- Ace Wood Flooring donates masks to first responders
- Honeywell now hiring 500 to make safety masks
Woonsocket, North Smithfield
- Boys & Girls Club designated emergency childcare program
- Local textile manufacturer looking to convert to mask production
- Businesses, residents adapt to COVID-19 measures
Cumberland, Lincoln area
- Northern R.I. Food Pantry goes to drive-thru service
- Nearly 600 taxpayers appeal assessments
- Church, funerals go online during coronavirus crisis
- Construction projects delayed amid shutdown
Pawtucket
- Gazdacko thanks first responders after mills destroyed
- Council approves 10-year tax agreement making way for new jobs
- City efforts focus on protecting most vulnerable
- Superintendent says remote learning off to a good start
- Local business owners struggle through COVID-19 crisis
- Officials frustrated with slow changeover of streetlights