Scrambled surprise: N.S. diner operates 24 hours a day on 18 hour a day...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A popular diner that's stayed open 24 hours a day since 2013 is just now seeking the appropriate license for the hours, an oversight town officials looked to remedy this week.
Denny's...
No. Smithfield’s Chief Reynolds honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
BURRILLVILLE – He's served 46 years in law enforcement, with time in both a municipal department and the Rhode Island State Police, rising quietly through the ranks into leadership roles.
And with his retirement from...
Route 146 paving delayed until 2024
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Despite appeals from legislators, the State Planning Council has officially approved a delay to plans to repave a badly damaged stretch of pavement on Route 146 for two more years.
The segment...
Districts prepare for long haul with distance learning: Public schools officially closed through...
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – Efforts to continue K through 12 education amid the COVID 19 pandemic will continue for at least another month in Rhode Island following an announcement on Monday, March 30 by Gov....
Rhode Side Sports NOW with Joe: Northern RI teams dominate D3 girls’ basketball
Welcome to Rhode Side Sports NOW with Joe, a feature on NRI NOW.
Each week, sports guru Joe Gallant highlights standings from the week, with a look at our local high school teams.
This week, Gallant...
Sen. Murray sponsors bill to raise assistance to families in need
PROVIDENCE – Advocates for raising Rhode Islanders out of poverty gathered this week in support of legislation being introduced by Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Michael A. Morin to increase cash assistance to families...
Place, Newberry sponsor bills addressing volunteer firefighters, theaters & nursing homes
PROVIDENCE – Representatives from the northern part of the state have worked together to sponsor several bills before the Rhode Island General Assembly since the start of session Tuesday, Jan. 7, and legislation aimed...
