Politics • Woonsocket
Local Officials Push Back on Proposed Changes to Municipal Aid Formula
Smaller cities argue a proposed revision to state aid distribution could disproportionately affect already strained budgets.
Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min read
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Travel • Woonsocket
Historic Mill Villages Draw Heritage Tourism Interest in the Blackstone Valley
Preserved 19th-century mill villages are becoming a modest but growing draw for visitors interested in American industrial history.
Jun 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Technology • Woonsocket
Rhode Island Manufacturers Adopt Automation Without Cutting Headcount
Several Blackstone Valley manufacturers are using automation to offset labor shortages rather than reduce staff.
Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sports • Woonsocket
Community Athletics Programs Fill Gaps Left by School Budget Cuts
Local recreation leagues are stepping in as some school districts trim athletics offerings amid tight budgets.
Jun 1, 2026 · 1 min read