North Providence News

2 agencies' job partnership is a perfect fit

Providence Journal - Thu Nov 20

Re-Focus Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services for developmentally disabled adults, operating 14 group homes throughout Rhode Island.

Body of slain mobster unearthed in Riverside

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

Joe Onions may finally be able to rest in peace. The Rhode Island State Police yesterday unearthed what they believe are the remains of Joseph P. "Joe Onions" Scanlon, the onetime hood, police informant and ...

Sting nets local man

Kent County Daily Times - Wed Nov 19

It appears that another local man has been arrested in connection to the major undercover investigation operated by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts State Police.

First witness says child was bruised, swollen

Providence Journal - Wed Nov 19

The murder trial of Gilbert Delestre, who is accused of beating to death 3-year-old Thomas J. Wright in Woonsocket four years ago, began today with a rescue worker testifying the child was so bruised "he ...

RI police dig for victim of decades-old Mob hit

WHDH - Mon Nov 17

The Rhode Island State Police arrested 18 people allegedly connected to Mafia crime rings on Monday and used a backhoe to dig through an East Providence lot searching for the victim of a three-decade-old mob ...

Check Out the Arraignment List from Today's Big Mob Bust

WLNE-TV Providence - Mon Nov 17

Here's a Rundown of the Full Indictment List from Monday's Offensive on Rhode Island Organized Crime: The following people are scheduled for arraignment this afternoon: Nicholas S. Pari, age 71, of 4 Eben ...

Journal promotes Heslin to executive editor

Providence Journal - Fri Nov 14

Thomas E. Heslin, of North Providence, has been named vice president and executive editor at The Providence Journal.

A Woonsocket man was convicted of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday.

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 14

A man from Woonsocket was charged with one-count of first-degree child molestation on Wednesday, Novemeber 12.

Benefit a boon to volunteer firefighters' survivors

The Observer - Thu Nov 13

A little-known, state-backed benefit pays $300 a month for the widows of firefighters, whether the deceased was a permanent, paid firefighter or a volunteer.

Restored document gives Saylesville new perspective

Valley Breeze - Cumberland and Lincoln Edition - Thu Nov 13

In this age of Google Earth, it may be hard to imagine never viewing your community from on high.

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