Winter adoption slump leaves Lincoln shelter dogs waiting over 100 days
LINCOLN – Looking for a new best friend? Lincoln Animal Control Officer Alexis Williams said she has three well-behaved pups in need of forever homes, two of whom have been at the shelter for more than 100 days. “Winter is generally a slow time for adoptions, but it seems...
New Bedford man, 51, identified as drowning victim in harbor near workplace
The following is a statement from Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn’s Office. A drowning that occurred in New Bedford Harbor that was discovered by the New Bedford Police Department’s Marine Unit on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The decedent has been identified as 51-year-old Jason Vasquez of...
Rhode Island’s Messy Glorious Hot Wieners are The Providence Obsession You Need to Try
Providence does not do subtle at 1 a.m. and neither does Olneyville New York System. This is the kind of place where the “hot wiener” shows up loaded, messy, and unapologetic, and you instantly get why locals treat it like a ritual. Orders fly, buns stack up fast,...
Cumberland man accused of burglaries in CT, RI, MA
Police arrested a Cumberland man on Thursday who they alleged was involved in a string of burglaries spanning Connecticut and Rhode Island communities.
NEW: Smiley’s Latest Snow Failure – Plowing Residents In Overnight
In the latest snow removal failure in the City of Providence, some residents woke up Thursday morning to find that plows dumped piles of snow and ice onto already shoveled sidewalks and blocked their driveways. Eleven days after the storm left 16 inches of snow in the city, Providence Mayor...
Massachusetts Has 10 Portuguese Restaurants That Rival the Old Country
Massachusetts hides a secret world of Portuguese flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Picture this: sardines blistered to perfection, smoky chouriço sizzling on the grill, rice so rich it tastes like it simmered all afternoon at your avó’s. From Fall River to Boston, these restaurants...
Local Cinnamon Rolls Were Named Best in MA and RI
Mashed named the best cinnamon rolls in every state, and two bakeries near the SouthCoast claimed top spots for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
In Providence, January snowstorm cleanup cost tops $562K and climbing
Providence has spent approximately $562,660 on snow cleanup costs from the Jan. 25-26 storm as of Tuesday, but there are still outstanding expenses.
RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from its count, then said it met repair goal
The agency changed its math in recent months, pushing it past the 90% target for bridge condition set 10 years ago.
The Best Croissant In Rhode Island Is Made Inside This Unassuming Cafe
Some mornings demand nothing less than buttery, flaky perfection that shatters into delicate shards with each bite, revealing a honeycomb interior of airy pockets that could only be achieved through hours of meticulous lamination. In downtown Providence, tucked along Westminster Street, Ellie’s has quietly been...
