Community leaders are found in service and nonprofit groups, elected and appointed positions, and anywhere good things are happening. trib.al/RlaFLDP

Mega Millions, drawn on Tuesday and Friday, has not been won since April; the one-time cash payout is expected to be $757M before taxes. trib.al/pP0blQK

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/LKGQNh8

Check out this week's top homes for sale in the Cranston area. trib.al/hCLVrFh

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Rhode Island households hold. trib.al/arPLjgu

Looking for new properties in and near Cranston? Here are a few of the properties currently on the market near you. trib.al/fCEVJvX

The moon won’t interfere with the Perseids, known as one of the best meteor shows of the year — with between 50-100 shooting stars an hour. trib.al/N6Tr34w

FDA: Two illnesses requiring hospitalization have been reported among people Soft Serve On The Go Cups. trib.al/oky9MG6

A new analysis of federal data suggests Ocean State drivers are some of the worst in the nation. What do you think? trib.al/XjTK2V1

Plenty of adorable animals are up for adoption in the Cranston area. trib.al/h7Q8YCh

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/N28WcBq

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/MnwZm7s

Looking to scope out the market? Check out what the latest houses in and around Cranston have to offer. trib.al/qN2s40q

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/3jzquW4

CDC data shows the percentage of U.S. children vaccinated against MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) declined between 2019 and 2021. trib.al/ujOgB8f

Check out the recently listed properties for sale in the Cranston area. trib.al/7phq4sY

This beautiful Cranston-area estate is up for sale. trib.al/Xg93Gq0

Gov. McKee says the trade mission will involve work to bolster tourism due to direct flights between T.F. Green and the Dominican Republic. trib.al/fXR2HAM

Also: Gov. McKee leading trade mission to the Dominican Republic; two win scholarships worth $320,000; man accused of molesting child; more. trib.al/QlpzZaP

Exploring new digs in Cranston? Find your price point among the latest properties in the open-house circuit near you. trib.al/MAO5XhU