Former councilor, longtime public servant Binns dies at age 75; flags lowered in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – A woman whose dedication to public service spanned several decades, and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, died this week at the age of 75.
Flags at town buildings in...
Former deputy chief, 60-year Harrisville fire volunteer dies at age 84
BURRILLVILLE – A well-known volunteer firefighter in Harrisville who served as deputy chief of the village department for some 38 years died this month at the age of 84.
Norman P. "Joe" Menard died...
Famed horse trainer, owner of North Smithfield farm, dies of septic shock at 74
OLDSMAR, Fla. – The owner of a North Smithfield farm who went on to train horses for the Tampa Bay Downs died of septic shock this week at the age of 74.
Robert A....
Former town councilor, arson investigator dies at 72
BURRILLVILLE – A longtime Providence firefighter who was active in town government died this month at the age of 72.
Joseph Francis Dorsey died at his home on East Wallum Lake Road on Monday, Jan....
Glocester Town Council President Julian Forgue dies
GLOCESTER – The president of the Glocester Town Council died last week at the age of 70.
Julian P. "Jay" Forgue III of Snake Hill Road died on Monday, Dec. 27 at Rhode Island...
Former rescue captain, ‘Mayor of Harrisville’ dies at age 80
BURRILLVILLE – A former rescue captain for the Harrisville Fire Department and recipient of the Hero Fireman of the Year award has died this month at the age of 80.
Raymond Fontaine of Harrisville...
Former reporter, director of legislative press, dies at 86
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The former director of the State of Rhode Island's Legislative Press and Publications Bureau died this week at the age of 86.
Thomas Roberts of North Smithfield died peacefully on Wednesday, Dec....
