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BURRILLVILLE – Pascoag Utility District General Manager Michael Kirkwood was recognized this week by a regional trade association for electric utility companies with the organization's distinguished service award. The Northeast Public Power Association acknowledged Kirkwood at its annual conference, held this year from August 22 through 25 at the Westin Portland Harborview in Portland, Maine. The association represents the interests of 78...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – As the United States military pulls out of a conflict that has lasted nearly two decades, local veterans reacted to the news this week, sharing words of comfort and encouragement for those who served in the 20 year war. North Smithfield resident Richard Keene, a retired Brigadier General who most recently served as the assistant to...

Editor's note: This article has been edited to reflect that this plan was merely a proposal, while actual plans for the building are still being developed. NORTH SMITHFIELD – A group working with NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley has laid out a proposal including details and a timeline for a project to convert a vacant former mill on Great Road into...

GLOCESTER – After more than 30 years as a barber in Pascoag, Brenda Frazier has found a new work home, moving her business to a multi-use property in a neighboring village. For the Chepachet native and lifelong resident, the move marks not only a homecoming, but also an opportunity to take some occasional time off from Hometown Barber Shop...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – An Eddie Dowling Highway drive-in showing first-run movies to up to 550 carloads of patrons a night has been named among the best in the northeastern United States by USA Today. The Rustic Tri-View Drive-In made a list of the ten best in the region, which also features drive-ins in Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts, published on...

The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Aug. 16 and Tuesday, Aug. 24. 19 Lincoln Drive Seller: Richard & Christine CharestBuyer: Timothy O'ConnorPrice: $700,000 20 Winchester Ave.Seller: Harsh LutharBuyer: Edwin De Jesus MatosPrice: $485,000 45 Fountain St.Seller: Jonathan Evon / Mortgage Research Center, LLCBuyer: Robertson Real Estate, Inc.Price: $464,000 235 Old Oxford Road...

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Chase Fuller can envision a large fitness troop of all ages and experience levels gathering each Saturday morning – year-round – for some casual and social exercise. On other days of the week and at special events, members could work out together, or maybe have a "pub run," to a local sports bar. ...