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Smithfield police ID accidental drowning victim

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Smithfield police ID accidental drowning victim

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Man's body pulled from Smithfield pond

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Man's body pulled from Smithfield pond

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Divers have recovered the body of a 31-year-old man who was reported missing at a Smithfield pond Tuesday evening. Smithfield Deputy Fire Chief Steven Quattrini said first responders were called to Georgiaville Pond around 9 p.m. to search for a missing swimmer. SEE ALSO: Missing swimmer’s body recovered at Lincoln Woods The swimmer's friends told the first responders they were at the beach for several hours befor…See the Story

In lawsuit settlement, Smithfield, R.I. school district to unblock critic from social media accounts - The Boston Globe

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In lawsuit settlement, Smithfield, R.I. school district to unblock critic from social media accounts - The Boston Globe

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The ACLU of Rhode Island had alleged the district violated the First Amendment when it blocked a local resident from seeing its social media posts Read Article

ACLU of RI, Smithfield Agree to Social Media-Blocking Settlement

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and the town of Smithfield have settled a federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of a Smithfield resident who was blocked by school district-related X/Twitter accounts. According to the U.S District Court agreement, Daniel Mayer, who was blocked from viewing the accounts of Smithfield School District Superintendent Dawn Bartz and Smithfield schools, will be unblock…ACLU · Smithfield See the Story

Alice A. Cornille – Smithfield

Alice A. Cornille, 97, of Smithfield, R.I., passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Just before K9 hangs up his collar he helps Massachusetts, Rhode Island police make arrest, seize nearly 40 kilos of cocaine

A local police K9 wanted to show that he still has it, one last time. According to police, on Thursday at approximately 6:15 p.m., members of the Smithfield Police Department responded to Esmond Street to assist the Drug Enforcement Administration- Worcester HIDTA with a motor vehicle stop. OSmithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

16 troopers graduate RI State Police Training Academy in agency's 100th year

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — State and local officials joined the Rhode Island State Police and officers from across the region at Bryant University on Friday as 16 new troopers received their diplomas and badges from the training academy. The 2025 graduates demonstrated close-order drill marching before being inspected by Col. Darnell Weaver and Academy Commandant Lt. Nicholas Rivello. Weaver then congratulated the graduates on their accomplishmen…Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Vela, Hernandez Diaz one of regions top doubles teams - Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, R.I. -- The Bryant women's tennis doubles team of Natalia Vela and Maria Jose Hernandez Diaz has been ranked No. 10 in the ITAs most recent recent New England rankings.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Parente's Restaurant being sold after 42 years of service

SMITHFIELD – Local favorite and Bryant University neighbor Parente’s Restaurant has a pending contract for sale, according to real estate agent Alexander Biliouris.Real Estate · Smithfield Read Article

Athletes shine at Special Olympics Rhode Island summer games

SMITHFIELD – The 2025 State Summer Games for Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI), held at the University of Rhode Island on May 30 and 31, and at St. George’s School in Middletown on June 1, featured nearly 1,000 athletes from…Olympics · Smithfield Read Article

Ferrara forges her own path

If someone mentions the word blacksmith, it’s likely that the image which comes to mind is that of a large muscular figure the size of a linebacker with bulging biceps and hands that can bend cold steel.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

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