Feeling tense? Locals offer timely tips for stress management
NORTHERN RI –Stress can hit like a brutal boxer from an infinite number of situations: car troubles, job and money concerns, continuing conflicts over COVID.
Emotions, fear, worry and stress are contagious too.
But people do not have to helplessly succumb to the pressures of daily life. According to local health and wellness experts, there are many ways to reduce anxiety...
Property sales in North Smithfield between Jan. 8 & Jan. 15
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 15.
25 Greenville Road
Seller: Peter Hainley & Freya Saloio
Buyer: Paul & James Dockett
Price: $355,000
247 Greenville Road
Seller: John Hurd (trustee)
Buyer: Adrianna Ramirez & William Martin
Price: $435,000
86 Log Road
Seller: Brian Aeschlimann & Mukta Acharya
Buyer: Jonathan & Lisa LaGreca
Price: $480,000
203...
Property sales in Burrillville between Jan. 8 & Jan. 14
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 14.
0 Douglas Pike
Seller: Armand Desnoyers
Buyer: Justin King
Price: $15,000
0 Stag Head Drive
Seller: Geraldine Rylah
Buyer: Richard Sorenson
Price: $37,000
255-265 Church St.
Seller: The Richard J. Hodson Jr. Family Trust
Buyer: Shanna Lynne Richard
Price: $419,000
101 Graniteville Road
Seller: EJS Investments, Inc.
Buyer: Timothy O'Leary
Price: $269,000
0...
Hagan retires after 35 years at Slatersville Post Office
NORTH SMITHFIELD – This week, Donna Hagan sold her final book of stamps, and said goodbye to regular customers, many of whom she's served for more than three decades.
Hagan retired this week after 35 years at the Slatersville Post Office, moving on for new horizons.
A Blackstone native, Hagan was hired in 1985, just one year after former postmaster Christine...
Trends change, but RI’s traditional architecture may remain in style – by presidential order
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Architecture trends come and go, whether in remodeling or construction of homes or buildings.
Local architects pointed to a variety of styles now in demand.
But thanks to a recent order from the country's top office, the historic/traditional styles popular with America's founding fathers – and common throughout New England – likely won't be going away anytime soon.
The...
New radio promo reminds listeners of home fire safety
BURRILLVILLE – Town resident, artist and well-known public safety advocate Jim Weicherding was back in the DiPonti Communications owned radio stations recently producing his new home fire safety and burn prevention radio promo featuring his popular firefighting dinosaurs.
The Fearless Dino Protector Squad reminded listeners across the state of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut to be mindful of...
Fundraisers help North Smithfield boy injured in ATV accident
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A family known for helping others in the community is now facing hardship of their own, and friends have organized fundraising events offering locals ways to do their part to give back.
Jake Reyes, son of William and Catherine Reyes, shattered his leg in a tragic ATV accident on New Year’s Eve. The 15 year old, a...