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North Smithfield, Rhode Island is located in Providence County. Zip codes in North Smithfield, RI include 02896. More North Smithfield information.

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Wednesday May 30 | The Observer

N. Smithfield police offer reward for help in finding stolen equipment

The North Smithfield Police Department is asking for help in catching a thief who has stolen a $50,000 piece of construction equipment from a private local business.

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Tue May 29, 2012

The Observer

Cougar netmen end season with a loss

The North Providence High School boys tennis team lost its final match of the season, 5-2, to North Smithfield.

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Thu May 24, 2012

The Providence Journal

Driver charged after car hits cruiser in North Smithfield

Lt. Glenn G. Lamoureux said that Suzanne R. Tannaccio, 59, of 356 S. Main St., Woonsocket, also was charged with failing to maintain control and other traffic violations after the accident around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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The Observer

Disruptive road construction ahead for Chepachet's Putnam Pike

In exchange for the inconvenience, village residents will see several new sidewalks, decorative elements, repavement and significant drainage improvements throughout a mile-long stretch of Route 44, he said, as well as adjacent parts of Money Hill Road, Route 100, and Victory Highway, Route 102.

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The Observer

Attorney Dougherty reactivated in defense of Rankin Estate suit

It appears there will be no immediate settlement agreement with Narragansett Improvement Company over the town's handling of a 2006 proposal by a company hoping to develop Rankin Estates.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Observer

Music Department sweeps Music in the Parks Festival

More than a dozen schools competed in the Music in the Parks Festival in Hersey, Pa., but only one walked away with first-place awards for every ensemble, along with every other available award.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Patch.com

Police Log: May 11 to May 17

A The following is a list of notable arrests made by Woonsocket Police between the dates of May 11 and May 17: Friday, May 11 At 11:05 a.m., police arrested Edward Roger Gill, III, 28, of 31 Serenity Ct., Warwick, RI, at 171 Rathbun St., apt.

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Fri May 18, 2012

Go Local

150 Scholarships for RI Students Still Available

Local families looking for more support for next year's education's expenses need to look right here.

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Wed May 16, 2012

The Observer

No. Smithfield proposes modest property tax cut

Town residents could see a slight reduction in their taxes next year thanks to an uptick in revenue from new development and motor vehicle fees that have exceeded expectations.

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Mon May 14, 2012

The Observer

Power outage affects 6,500

A problem in the Woonsocket substation dropped power to around 6,500 homes Monday afternoon, leaving some residents in the city and the surrounding towns of North Smithfield, Lincoln, Cumberland, Pascoag and Smithfield in the dark for about a half hour.

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Fri May 11, 2012

Patch.com

House Hunt: Open Houses for May 12 and 13.

A 169 Sixth Ave. MLS# 1013077. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has recently been remodeled from top to bottom.

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Go Local

Assumption College Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarships

The two students to receive the scholarships are Stephanie Bouley of North Smithfield, RI and Kathleen Burns of Norfolk.

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Thu May 10, 2012

The Observer

Local legislators disagree over ALEC

A Woonsocket representative is defending his decision to join the board of directors of a national conservative organization of state legislators, while a rep from neighboring North Smithfield backed away from the organization, saying the group pushes the interests of powerful corporations.

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The Observer

North Central aviation fuel delivery route changes

Aviation fuel will no longer be delivered to North Central state airport over a long stretch of Limerock Road, a route that was criticized last year by state Sen.

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Wed May 09, 2012

The Observer

Letter carriers hit the streets to collect food for the hungry

When the letter carriers deliver the mail on Saturday, May 12, they'll be hoping to pick something up as well - donated food from their postal customers.

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Mon May 07, 2012

The Providence Journal

National Marker Co. of North Smithfield receives $250,000 loan

National Marker Company, which manufactures safety identification materials including signs, tags and labels, has received a $250,000 loan from the State Small Business Credit Initiative.

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Thu May 03, 2012

Patch.com

Help Woonsocket Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger May 12

A Woonsocket letter carrier Don Gaulin of North Smithfield will be on the look out for pickups as well when he delivers the mail May 12 - food donations.

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The Observer

Committee warns council of town's fiscal shortfalls as audit shows deficit

The benefits in contracts for town employees are growing at a faster rate than the town can legally afford to cover them, warned the North Smithfield Budget Committee in a communication to the Town Council this month.

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The Observer

Town continues yard waste pickup through May

Curbside yard waste collection will continue during May in North Smithfield. Grass clippings, leaves and small branches, no more than two feet long, will be collected each week.

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