N.S. police notify residents of ‘high risk’ sex offender on Providence Pike
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department is notifying residents that a Level 3 sex offender has moved into a home on Providence Pike, on a property that abuts the elementary school and...
ARPA funds finance radio upgrades for fire departments in Glocester
GLOCESTER – Thanks to a grant from American Rescue Plan Act funds, new radio technology for Glocester's fire departments will be eliminating many of the communication "dead zones" in town. Communications technology, as well...
Man accused of enticement, murder-for-hire of Burrillville girl indicted on 8 new counts
PROVIDENCE – The man accused of enticing – and later trying to hire someone to murder – a Burrillville girl has been indicted on eight new counts by a Statewide Grand Jury.
Chandler Cardente, who...
Gingell to retire from role as Harrisville fire chief; Fontenault chosen to lead department
BURRILLVILLE – Even in retirement, those who call for help will more likely than not find him at the scene of emergencies in Burrillville, volunteering time to the profession that has been his focus...
Cumberland man dies in motorcycle crash in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – The driver of a motorcycle that collided with a car on Route 102 on Monday, July 31 was pronounced dead on the scene.
Brenden Mendes, 19, of Cumberland, died in an accident at...
Pascoag Hose Company celebrates achievements
BURRILLVILLE – Members of Pascoag Hose Company recently gathered to celebrate achievements from the past year at their second annual Firefighters’ Ball.
Three special awards were given out to members at the celebration, with Lt....
Harrisville man arrested on child molestation charges
BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville man was arrested this month and charged with multiple counts of felony child molestation following reports to police from two juvenile sisters.
John P. Souza, age 60, has been charged...
