N.S. middle school’s Lopes named outstanding first year principal
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 21-year employee of the North Smithfield School District who became principal of the middle school last year was recognized this week by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals.
Christine...
New Brigido’s Market owners plan upgrades, grand reopening to be held in April
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BURRILLVILLE – Three grocery stores run by a local family for decades have been purchased by a couple that owns supermarkets in New York and Connecticut, and this week, the new owners said...
Parents, coaches petition RIIL for rule change while N.S. athletes spend a season off...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Efforts are underway to change the Rhode Island Interscholastic League's rules governing participation in co-op teams, following a winter season that some say lacked fair opportunity for some of North Smithfield's young...
Li’l General in North Smithfield sells $50K winning Powerball ticket
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A ticket sold at Li'l General at 659 Great Road in North Smithfield has won $50,000, officials with the Rhode Island lottery announced on Monday.
The winner purchased a ticket for the...
Cookie Walk, NSHS student pantry: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Cookie Walk
The North Smithfield Public Library will host a Cookie Walk fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 11, with all proceeds to benefit the facility. Guests are invited to fill a bag with homemade cookies for...
Woman hospitalized, dog killed in attack by German shepherd in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An 83-year-old woman was hospitalized and her small dog died following an attack this week by a German shepherd.
The woman was reportedly rushed to Landmark Medical Center after the attack on...
Towns announce warming stations, issue emergency warnings as frigid temps hit northern RI
Northern, RI – With arctic temperatures expected in northern Rhode Island through Saturday morning, local officials have announced warming stations where residents can find shelter, and are also warning residents to stay prepared.
In...
