Priest accused of sexual assault at N.S. church deemed incompetent to stand trial
PROVIDENCE – A former priest facing three counts of first-degree sexual assault over crimes at St. John’s Parish in the early 1980s has dementia and was deemed incompetent to stand trial in Rhode Island...
Books wanted, Kitchen medicine workshop: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Books wanted
North Smithfield High School Senior Emma Harrop is seeking donations of new or lightly used baby and children's books for her senior project, which will benefit Books Are Wings in Pawtucket. Books Are...
Schools cancelled, delayed after storm sneaks up on northern RI
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – While many across the region were focused on the Super Bowl Sunday evening, Mother Nature had her own plans, dumping around ten inches of snow across some parts of northern Rhode...
Jones to challenge Newberry with run for District 48
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A current member of the North Smithfield School Committee has announced his intent to run for state representative, mounting a challenge to a Republican who has represented North Smithfield and Burrillville...
North Smithfield school mask mandate will end March 4
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield school district will no longer require students and teachers in public K-12 schools to wear face coverings starting on Friday, March 4.
Supt. Michael St. Jean announced the...
The NRI weekend: Paint Me Vino, Brothers All Band & Lucky B
Northern, RI – Ready to get out and have some fun northern Rhode Island?
This week, we've moved our feature on local entertainment to Thursday to give you a little extra time to map out...
Cars damaged by gaping potholes on Route 146; RIDOT plans to award contract next...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Commuters on Route 146 traveling through North Smithfield can see the drivers along the sides of the road – and their numbers are growing.
An increasing number of travelers are finding...
