From park bench to shelter bed, how Woonsocket expanded homeless services

A new homeless shelter in Woonsocket was purchased by the city from the state, and added 10 new beds to the overall supply.
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

3-year-old boy fatally hit by car while riding bicycle in Woonsocket, RI, police say

FIVE. A GOOD REMINDER, TED. THANK YOU. BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW THIS IS IN WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND, RIGHT OVER THE BORDER THERE. A THREE YEAR OLD BOY IS DEAD TONIGHT AFTER HE WAS HIT BY A CAR. POLICE ...
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Girl, 4, woman struck by car near Woonsocket, Rhode Island, school

A 4-year-old girl and a woman were seriously injured Monday when they were struck by a car near a school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The pedestrians were walking on Hamlet Avenue near the Hamlet ...
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The Oldest Fish And Chips Restaurant In The US Has Used The Same Secret Recipe Since 1916

When you want authentic fish and chips, head to this historical restaurant in Rhode Island. You'll find it has used the same ...
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Officials hold groundbreaking on affordable housing project in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — Woonsocket and state leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing development for childcare and education workforce on Tuesday. The project will turn the ...
The Providence Journal

From CVS to the Museum of Work and Culture, here are 5 things to know about Woonsocket

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it's packed with history, scenic trails for hiking and biking, pristine beaches, museums, entertainment venues and dining options galore. But how much do ...
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Woonsocket schools dismiss early Friday as precaution in response to threatening message

The Woonsocket Education Department said that it is dismissing all schools early on Friday. Police said each school received an identical letter about a threat, but they said they don't believe the ...
The Boston Globe

R.I. man falsely arrested twice settles lawsuit with Woonsocket for $550,000

PROVIDENCE — The City of Woonsocket has agreed to pay $550,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on behalf of a man who was arrested and detained twice ...