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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
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
Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom
Educators, administrators, and state officials gathered at Smithfield High School on August 27 for a discussion about introducing artificial intelligence into the classroom. The event was hosted by Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo (D), the co-sponsor of the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, a bipartisan bill to
October 1, 2024
Smithfield High’s New Athletic Complex Opens
The Boyle Athletic Complex at Smithfield High School opened just in time for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. On August 30, the girls and boys varsity soccer teams played North Smithfield High School on the new synthetic turf field. The upgrades include a scoreboard, bleachers, running track, and
October 1, 2024
Bryant Football Begins Preparation for the 2024 Season
Employees of The Smithfield Times recently attended a golf tournament to benefit the Bryant University football team, which is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the sport at the school. It was the first ever golf tournament for the team, and organizers are hoping to make it an annual event. The
September 1, 2024
Rainbow Bridge at Smithfield Dog Park
A memorial bridge for dogs that have passed on to the afterlife will be opening at the Smithfield Dog Park on Saturday, September 14 at 10 am. Beth Cerroni, the President of the Dog Park Committee, acknowledged the heartache which ensues following the loss of a beloved pet. “They changed
September 1, 2024
Sandcastle Competition
The Smithfield Recreation Department held the first annual sandcastle building competition at Slack’s Pond on August 7 and it was a hit! The event was held rain or shine and was assisted by beach staff. Congratulations to Olivia Tucker for winning the competition! A special thank you to the Cat
September 1, 2024
New Prescription Drug Drop Box at Senior Center
The Town of Smithfield has unveiled a new prescription drug drop box at the Senior Center. Residents are encouraged to dispose of any unused medications. Town Councilman John Tassoni and Town Manager Randy Rossi said the reason for the drop box is safety. In Rhode Island, there are approximately 18,000
September 1, 2024
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