Woman arrested for riffling through cars at Lowe’s after witness shows police video
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Woonsocket woman was arrested at Lowe's Home Improvement after a witness showed police video of her pushing a shopping cart through the store's parking lot and looking through vehicles.
Suzanne Billington,...
Slatersville church readies for unusual Christmas season in 2020
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Rhode Island is in the grip of the state government ordered three-week “pause” that has imposed restrictions on church capacity at Christmas, and churches across the country are in critical condition,...
RI may lead world in COVID-19 infections – but it’s also far ahead on...
The headlines shocked locals this week: the smallest state in the country, news sources stated, has the highest rate of COVID-19 infections in the world.
Several articles proclaimed the dire news, leaving many to speculate...
Holliston Sand solar array gets initial planning approval
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield-based sand mining company has received initial approval for a 977-kilowatt solar project that the owners hope will offset some 80 percent of the business's electrical needs.
Holliston Sand received...
No. Smithfield mosque expansion moves forward
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Planning Board has approved a large-scale expansion of the mosque on Sayles Hill Road, an addition needed to accommodate a growing population of congregants.
Mosque Masjid Al-Islam will be adding a...
State police identify Cumberland man struck on Route 146
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 38-year-old man from Cumberland is in serious but stable condition after being struck by a car Tuesday morning while trying to cross Route 146.
Adam Belhumeur was hit by a sedan...
N.S. council considers Superior Court action on Mongeon property
NORTH SMITHFIELD – After four years of trying to compel the owner of a Victory Highway property to clean up debris and follow zoning laws, members of the North Smithfield Town Council are now...