Local historian sheds new light on momentous RI event at NSHA’s history night
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Heritage Association welcomed Joey DeFrancesco to their virtually-adapted History Night on Friday, Nov. 20.
“It’s really important to keep things going like this,” said DeFrancesco to the group. “You...
Burrillville artist’s cartoons available at Staples, now in national magazine
BURRILLVILLE – Thousands of copies of Motorhead magazine featuring artist Jim Weicherding's flu vaccination coloring cartoon poster, as well as his upcoming drive to benefit Toys for Tots, have been distributed across New England...
Boy Scout Wreath sale, Be the Match: Five things to know in Burrillville this...
Fundraiser extended
The Burrillville gear fundraiser to benefit students in the district has been extended through Tuesday, Dec. 1. A portion of sales from all t-shirts, hats, hoodies, sweatpants and more will help to support...
More students return, turkeys for vets: Five things to know in No. Smithfield this...
Grades 6 & 9 return
Students in grades 6 and 9 will return to in-person learning at North Smithfield schools this week marking another step forward in the district's reopening pans. So far, four students...
Town Hall Open House, Anna K. Blood drive: Things to know in N.S. this...
Open House
The North Smithfield Heritage Association will hold an open house at the Memorial Town Hall building on Main Street on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event is open to...
5K, Santa calling, free holiday pics: Five things to know in Burrillville this week
Broncos 5K
The Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition will hold its second annual 5K next Sunday, Nov. 15, with a socially distanced event that will raise scholarship funds for graduating Burrillville seniors.
The deadline to sign up...
Wanted: Your story of the Stamina Mill fire
NORTH SMITHFIELD – At the time, it was considered the largest mill fire in northern Rhode Island history, and even 43 years later, images of the massive 1977 blaze bring back vivid memories for...
