Thursday, July 2, 2026

Police and Fire

Pascoag chief reminds public to use caution with lithium batteries after Thursday morning fire

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BURRILLVILLE – A fire on North Main Street Thursday morning destroyed a shed and everything inside, leading Pascoag Fire Chief Michael Dexter to remind...

Photos: Pascoag Fire District swears in full time Chief Dexter, promotes members

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BURRILLVILLE – Acknowledging members who have recently achieved a higher rank, as well as the man who recently took on a full time role...

Two victims killed, three injured during shooting at hockey game featuring N.S. co-op team

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PAWTUCKET – Two victims were killed and three seriously injured during a shooting at an ice rink where students from North Smithfield High School...

N.S. man charged with animal cruelty after claiming to euthanize malnourished dog

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield man who reportedly told animal control officials he had euthanized his dog when they tried to check on...

Crews fight four alarm home fire Glocester

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GLOCESTER – A four-alarm fire that began in the basement of a home on Snake Hill Road brought out emergency personnel from departments across...

Crews respond to pallet fire in Burrillville

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BURRILLVILLE – A fire Thursday morning at a business that recycles wood pallets brought out crews from across Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts before...

N.S. voters approve bond for police station renovation

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – By less than 100 votes as of the early tally, North Smithfield voters have approved a bond referendum of up to...