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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

Athletes shine at Special Olympics Rhode Island summer games

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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…Read Article

Ferrara forges her own path

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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.Read Article

Raider Bowlers recognized for success in the classroom - Wright State University Athletics

SMITHFIELD, R.I./DAYTON – The Wright State bowling program and nine student-athletes have been recognized for their successes in the classroom by the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA). The Raiders earned 2025 NTCA All-Academic Scholar Team honors, while the individuals were named NTCA All-Academic Scholar Athletes for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield See the Story

Coach Switzer and Fox Announce 2025 Cross Country Schedule - Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, R.I.- Bryant's director of cross country/track and field Mitchell Switzer and head cross country coach Maggie Fox have announced the cross country schedule for the 2025 season.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

RI woman sent bill for NJ crash she wasn't involved in

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Gloria Gabriel was stunned when she got a letter from a rental car company saying she was involved in a crash in New Jersey and had to pay for the damage. But Gabriel, 88, lives in Smithfield and told 12 News that the farthest she travels is to her local senior center. "It takes me eight minutes to get there," she said. The crash involved a tractor-trailer and a parked SUV, and the reason Gabriel was on the hook for $2,…Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Marcia A. St. Onge – Smithfield

Marcia A. (Jacoy) St. Onge, 82, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Special Olympics RI holds graduation for athletes

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) -- Special Olympics Rhode Island held a graduation ceremony at Bryant University Saturday afternoon for its athletes. The ceremony celebrated the graduation of 18 athletes throughout the state who took a year and a half of college-style courses. 12 News anchor Mike Montecalvo spoke at the event and handed out awards to the graduates. NEXT: Federal Hill’s ‘Al Fresco on the Hill’ return delayed due to rain Download th…Olympics · Smithfield Read Article

Ponagansett High School Class of 2025

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American Legion Balfour-Cole Post 64 selected for Stop & Shop Community Bag program

SMITHFIELD – The American Legion Balfour-Cole Post 64 has again been selected as a non-profit partner in Stop & Shop’s Community Bag Program.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

Smithfield YMCA opens Nourishing Hope Food Pantry

SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield YMCA’s Nourishing Hope Food Pantry will officially open this Friday, June 13, to serve families or YMCA members experiencing hardship and who may need extra support in a dignified way.Smithfield, Rhode Island · Smithfield Read Article

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