Friday, July 11, 2025

North Smithfield

Chief: Increased calls leave No. Smithfield fire services short-handed

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – With a growing population and an ever increasing number of calls for service, Fire Chief David Chartier warned town officials this week, North Smithfield needs to develop a new long-term plan...

Scrambled surprise: N.S. diner operates 24 hours a day on 18 hour a day...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A popular diner that's stayed open 24 hours a day since 2013 is just now seeking the appropriate license for the hours, an oversight town officials looked to remedy this week. Denny's...

N.S. resident calls for end to bus contract over safety concerns as union effort...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Saying that the buses bringing North Smithfield students to and from schools are overcrowded and unsafe, one resident is calling for an end to the district's contract with transportation provider DATTCO. The...

Coffee & Cream opens, free driving course: Five things to know in North Smithfield...

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Coffee & Cream Grand Opening They're finally back. Coffee & Cream will hold its Grand Opening at Slatersville Plaza today with hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The breakfast restaurant has been closed since it...

Beef Barn announces move to former Homestead Gardens

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A family restaurant famous for its unique barn-style environment and laid-back fare will be moving this year. And the news means that after 50 years of dominating the corner of Route 146-A...

Burrillville schools score ‘3’ on RIDE accountability scale, N.S. above the average at ‘4’

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PROVIDENCE – North Smithfield schools rated above average, scoring a 4 on an accountability scale released this week by the Rhode Island Department of Education, while schools in neighboring Burrillville landed roughly in the...

Park Square Walgreens closes its doors

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A pharmacy built just five short years ago is closed its doors for good this week as part of a nationwide rollback of some 200 locations announced in August. The Walgreens at...