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Smithfield Couple Celebrates 70th Wedding Anniversary
Some readers have heard of albums going platinum. Back in the days of vinyl records, selling over a million copies of a song or LP was the highest achievement a recording artist could attain. Likewise, when a marriage reaches the milestone of 70 years, platinum is the traditional anniversary gift.
October 1, 2024
Greenville Baptist Church Thrift Shop Now Accepting Donations
Greenville Baptist Church does a lot of charitable work, from their clothing drives, home repairs, food pantry, aid for the homeless, veterans ministries, and mission trips around the country and overseas. Jan Thomas— a church member and volunteer—wanted to remind the community that their Thrift Shop is now open for
October 1, 2024
Chair Yoga—a Form of Yoga for Every Body
Founded in 1982 by Lakshmi Voelker, Chair Yoga is a more accessible practice, where students of all abilities can experience the benefits of yoga, without worrying about extra stress on joints, balancing, or supporting body weight. I was able to chat with Sarah Stevenson, a chair yoga teacher at Providence
October 1, 2024
Letter from the Editor: October 2024
Dear Smithfield Times readers, From beach chairs and bathing suits to black cats and broomsticks—it’s officially fall. With school back in session, productivity and grounding is the overall vibe for many of us. We’re preparing for the holiday season and all the activities that take place during the chillier months
October 1, 2024
Smithfield Town Manager Says Goodbye
After seven years as Town Manager, Randy Rossi is bidding farewell at the beginning of October. Rossi, 45, will serve as the new Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns. “It’s a consortium of all of our communities under one umbrella,” Rossi said. “So that we
October 1, 2024
PRESS RELEASE: Angelica Bovis Campaign Announcement
Former Smithfield Town Council member, Angelica Bovis, has announced her candidacy for Town Council. Bovis is a lifelong Smithfield resident, attended Smithfield Public Schools, and has served on the Smithfield Land Trust, Budget and Financial Review Board, and currently sits on the Planning Board. Bovis recounts “it was a privilege
October 1, 2024
Ellorie’s Faves and Raves
Fall has a certain aesthetic about it that requires the perfect playlist. The perfect fall playlist can enhance anything you’re doing during the months of September, October, and November. Here are what I believe to be the necessary components for the perfect fall playlist. The first component is some key/staple
October 1, 2024
WNB-Yay!: Caitlyn Clark is the Lightning Rod the League Needs for Attention and Relevance
She came to the WNBA with heightened expectations after making women’s college basketball her own personal video game. Could Caitlyn Clark carry the hopes and dreams of an entire sports league hungry for recognition and the need for casual fans to pay attention on her shoulders? This was too lofty
October 1, 2024
Brown Bag for October 2024: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Betty Crocker
“Mom, I’ve just repainted my bedroom and need you to make four king-size pillow shams and three throw pillows. I’ll send you the material.” After some hesitation on my part to take on the task, my daughter added, “Well, it’s not my fault you never taught me to sew!” She
October 1, 2024
Let’s Create Something: Halloween Garland
Supplies 6 Wood cutouts Paint Paint brush Ribbon (about 32”) 5 Leaves Hot glue Instructions Paint the wood cutouts, both sides. Let dry. Guide the ribbon through the hole at top of wood cut out. Glue in place. Leave about 6” on the end. From the other end of the
October 1, 2024
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