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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Smithfield, Rhode Island, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 35 stories have been published about Smithfield, Rhode Island which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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‘The show must go on’: Smithfield theater students honor late teacher

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — After the passing of a beloved teacher, the drama club at Smithfield High School is putting on a show in her honor. In late December, the show's co-director, Katherine Young, died unexpectedly. "Katherine was not only a consummate professional, but she made theater and music fun, joyous, and accessible to all students," Smithfield Superintendent Dr. Dawn Bartz said at the time of her passing. "It’s just hard to even bel…See the Story

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Audubon Society reminds Rhode Islanders of turtle season

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is reminding Rhode Island residents that it’s turtle season. In May and June, aquatic turtles will be leaving their habitats and wetlands to set out and find suitable nesting sites to lay their eggs. For many, this includes crossing many of our busy roadways. In 2023, 40 turtles were hit by cars, but only 10 were able to be rehabilitated. Audubon is reminding drivers to slow down on t…See the Story

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Project Playhouse reveals two new homes for kids with life-threatening illnesses

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The student-run Project Playhouse approaches nearly a decade of bringing local kids battling life-threatening illnesses custom built playhouses, and it returned to Bryant university to surprise another group of kids. Each of these brand-new play homes will go to a family in need of help and a child in need of cheering up. “As of the last scan he’s been cancer free, so we’ve had a really crazy year, lots of things most k…See the Story

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Smithfield's Kibble Closet feeds pets in need

SMITHFIELD – Village Paws of Smithfield owner Jules Martins opened the Kibble Closet three years ago to give free dog and cat food to pet owners in need.See the Story

Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield

Fresh Monkee opens first franchise in Rhode Island

SMITHFIELD – The Fresh Monkee promises three things in its shakes: fresh fruits and vegetables, low-sugar protein, and healthy fats to create a balanced, nutritious drink.See the Story

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Bryant announces 2024 commencement speakers, honorary degree recipients

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — It's graduation season, and Bryant University is preparing to celebrate the class of 2024 with its annual commencement ceremony. There are 976 students graduating from Bryant this year, but they are not the only ones receiving diplomas. The university announced on Tuesday that it will be awarding four people honorary degrees for excellence in their chosen fields. RELATED: URI to host new ‘commencement weekend’ thi…See the Story

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Smithfield to investigate solutions to stop flooding

SMITHFIELD – Officials will fund a study to find possible solutions to the flooding problems in the Highview Drive area, according to Town Manager Randy Rossi.See the Story

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Newly built businesses in Smithfield required to have protective bollards

SMITHFIELD – All new Smithfield business construction will require vehicle impact protection devices, or bollards, in response to a deadly crash last June at the Subway restaurant, thanks to a new ordinance presented by Town Councilor John Tassoni.See the Story

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Microwave food only in Boyle Athletic Complex concession stand

SMITHFIELD – No fryolators or stoves will be allowed inside the new $700,000 Boyle Athletic Complex concession stand, says Smithfield Schools Director of Buildings & Grounds Angelo Mencucci.See the Story

Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield

Plan in Smithfield is to move advertising on sports fields to the fast lane

SMITHFIELD – Supt. Dawn Bartz says she hopes to finish the new athletic field advertising policy as quickly as possible to begin gathering funding for the maintenance and repairs of school fields, but she would first need to know exactly…See the Story

Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield

Bryant to launch doctoral program in clinical psychology

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Bryant University's School of Health and Behavioral Sciences will house the school's first doctoral program. In 2021, the National Alliance on Mental Illness identified 178,000 adults in Rhode Island as having a mental health condition. Of those adults, 61,000 of those who needed mental health care were not able to receive it.See the Story

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