NORTH SMITHFIELD – Expert Lorraine Joubert has told members of the Water Supply Review Committee that she did not agree with a decision to exempt industrial and commercial areas from the town’s water supply overlay district back in 2020. MoreExpert critiques North Smithfield's approach to water

NORTH SMITHFIELD – In honor of the friends he made in his unified gym class, for his senior project, Keandre Alexander will host a one-mile color run to raise money for the Special Olympics. MoreNorth Smithfield senior hosting color run in honor of unified sports

NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield senior citizens say being involved in senior center activities has greatly impacted their life in a positive way, and they hope the push toward development of a multi-generational senior center in town will erase any negative connotations of what a senior … MoreNorth Smithfield senior citizens say push toward new center is right

CRANSTON – Jessica Salisbury says that no matter what kind of day her father was having, he always made sure to leave the conversation with a laugh. MoreOne in 10,000: Salisbury's daughter says he was one of a kind

NORTH SMITHFIELD – This town’s senior citizens are sick and tired of recent political infighting and worried about how it might impact development of their future senior center, says Linda Thibault. MoreThibault to North Smithfield officials on behalf of seniors: Enough

NORTH SMITHFIELD – In 2009, the Dennis A. Neri Memorial Golf Tournament was established to celebrate the life and memory of Dennis Neri, who died of cancer a year prior. MoreNorth Smithfield senior restarts golf tournament in honor of grandfather

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The town will move forward with nearly $1 million in repairs on the old police station, even while also promoting a ballot question this fall for a new police station at the same Smithfield Road site. MoreNorth Smithfield station repairs advance; bond question coming

NORTH SMITHFIELD – A workshop last Saturday to get more area cemetery volunteers up to speed on what they need to know to properly care for stones went very well, said organizers, and there’s more to come this weekend. MoreCemetery workshop a success; more to come this weekend

CUMBERLAND – Christian de Rezendes submitted “Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village” for Emmy consideration in January, and then the wait began. More'Slatersville' nominated for pair of Emmys

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Everyone has their post-pandemic story, says Cassandra Whitney, and for her it’s been about creating an outdoor experience for people to enjoy Rhode Island’s beautiful beaches and parks. MoreCelebrate the season with luxury picnics

BLACKSTONE, Mass. – Tori Gervais and Madison Gaudette are Blackstone-Millville Regional High School’s 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian. MoreBlackstone-Millville Regional High School announces top students

NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield senior Zackary Kerrigan started playing football as a 5-year-old. MoreSenior hosting game to benefit North Smithfield Xpress

NORTH SMITHFIELD — North Smithfield Parks and Recreation is encouraging residents to get outside and explore the beautiful nature spots throughout the town as spring is in full bloom. MoreParks and Rec announces painted rock scavenger hunt

NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield Fire and Rescue personnel are being hailed for delivering two newborn babies within days of each other. MoreNorth Smithfield firefighters deliver two babies

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Beverly Munyon of North Smithfield has completed her first book based on a true story titled “The Boy of Many Miracles (And My Spiritual Journey as a Result).” MoreNorth Smithfielld woman publishes book about grandson who made medical history

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Caitlin Roden, a senior at North Smithfield High School, says she first became familiar with the Izzy Foundation when her friend Anna Kitada was receiving cancer treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The foundation became the inspiration for her senior project. MoreNorth Smithfield senior project inspired by Izzy Foundation

CENTRAL FALLS – When the North Smithfield High baseball team captured the Division III championship last spring, the Northmen did so in an eight-team division. MoreNorth Smithfield baseball team gets ready to defend D-III title in larger division

BLACKSTONE – Residents of Blackstone picked two new members for the Board of Selectmen on Monday. Mary Bulso and Dan Keefe were the victors and secured the two available seats on the board. MoreBlackstone voters choose new leaders

NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Halliwell Review Committee made the decision last week to recommend Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. to the North Smithfield Town Council for work on future possibilities for the old Halliwell Elementary School property. MoreNorth Smithfield consultant suggests keeping Halliwell gym

WOONSOCKET – After capturing last spring’s Division II championship with an undefeated record in its first season as a co-op squad, the Mount Saint Charles/North Smithfield co-op team is taking on a new challenge this year in the state’s top division, and doing so with most of its roster intact. MoreMount Saint Charles/North Smithfield co-op boys' volleyball team moves up to D-I

NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield’s Clean and Green Day will return this year for its 21st year. MoreNorth Smithfield Clean and Green Day to be held April 22