Woonsocket, North Smithfield

Waste Haulers buys Coastal Recycling

NORTH SMITHFIELD - A growing waste collection company with contracts across Rhode Island has purchased a struggling competitor, and all of the trash and treasure that come with the business. Waste... more

House passes Woonsocket tax bill

WOONSOCKET – By a vote of 65-6, the state House of Representatives has approved legislation authorizing the city of Woonsocket to collect $2.5 million in additional taxes before the end of the fiscal... more

Bell, Nguyen best in WHS Class of 2013

WOONSOCKET - Derek Bell is the valedictorian and Kimberly Nguyen is the salutatorian of the Woonsocket High School Class of 2013. Valedictorian Bell, the son of Robert and Linda Bell of Manville Road... more

Strick, Quinley score highest at North Smithfield High School

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Keila Strick is the valedictorian and Morgan Quinley is the salutatorian of the North Smithfield High School Class of 2013. Principal Robert Mezzanotte announced the top students... more

Cosby, Pontes, Langlais named Mount's top three for 2013

WOONSOCKET - Elizabeth Cosby is the valedictorian, Matthew Pontes is the salutatorian and Priscilla Langlais has been named mistress of ceremonies in the Mount Saint Charles Academy Class of 2013.... more

Stone Arch Bridge reduced to single lane

DOT finds deficiencies, implements immediate change
NORTH SMITHFIELD - After finding that a parapet on the Stone Arch Bridge in Slatersville has extensive deterioration, the Department of Transportation has reduced the historic structure to a single... more

Schools show their 'Boston' to support marathon bombing victims

NORTH SMITHFIELD - Jarrod Clowery stopped breathing twice, but he never lost consciousness. Looking back now, after a month obscured in a haze of painkillers, with two more surgeries still ahead, his... more

Box Seats becomes a private banquet facility

WOONSOCKET - Not so long ago, Box Seats was a staple in city nightlife. The River Street restaurant was once open until 2 a.m., and patrons would stop in to catch some live entertainment, or grab a... more

Delegates say they'll hold supplemental tax until five-year plan shows progress

PROVIDENCE - The General Assembly is expected to hold on to two bills authorizing Woonsocket to raise $2.5 million in supplemental taxes until members of the city's delegation are satisfied with the... more