Rumford News

Saying there is no better way to promote the many benefits of smart growth than to profile successful local examples, Grow Smart Rhode Island will honor individuals, plans and projects that play to Rhode Island's strengths, generate sustainable economic benefits and improve communities and neighborhoods in the process.

The long-awaited cleanup of the defunct TLA Pond View recycling facility in Rumford will begin within two weeks and take 60 days to complete, the state Department of Environmental Management announced Friday.

Here are five things you should know about for this weekend in East Providence: The entire weekend looks to be sunny and dry with temperatures approaching the high 60s.

A contract to clean up the closed TLA Pond View recycling facility in East Providence, which is in receivership, is expected to be signed this week -- with the former owner of the company that was shut down six months ago.

Here are five things to know about today in East Providence: It will be generally sunny all day with a high temperature near 65 degrees.

Here are five things you should know about for this weekend in East Providence: The entire weekend looks to be sunny and dry with temperatures approaching the high 60s and low 70s.

This is our 16th edition of all things Best. In the first outing, we noted that "within every neighborhood there are hundreds of Bests: vibrant centers that rival any for their bustle, commerce, and visual riot; tiny shops that have persevered for decades.

The Rumford Lions Club hosts its 14th annual road races this Sunday, April 28. The races include the Scott Gorham 5K Road Race, the Two-Mile Family Fun Walk, and children's events.

East Providence Sen. William Conley Jr. was the target of a rally by marriage-equality advocates Monday evening at Church of the Epiphany in Rumford.