Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way to monitor your home security system yourself.

Hundreds of Smithfield Little Leaguers Mark Opening Day

(SMITHFIELD, R.I.) – Smithfield Little Leaguers, their families and friends, marked the beginning of the Little League season at opening day Saturday morning at Whipple Field.

Brush Fire Safety Tips Smithfield Fire

We are entering brush fire season. Be careful with discarded burnt materials. No outdoor burning for next three months.

Tips from a Pro-Keeping Your Hot Tub Happy

Here are some tips from Bay State SPA TECH, Your Hot Tub Service Professional, on how to keep your hot tub or swim spa running safely and efficiently.

Should Smithfield Crack Down on Tobacco?

Providence has followed NYC's lead on trying to curb sales to young people...should Smithfield follow suit?

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: SMOKE DETECTOR SAVES ELDERLY WOMAN'S LIFE.

Elderly female saved by proper operating smoke detector.

Open Letter to RI GOP and Minority Leader Brian Newberry: "It's Pirate Time!"

A letter of encouragement and exhortation to the Rhode Island GOP and Minority Leader Brian Newberry. Be bold and brash, and ignore present circumstances. "It's pirate time!" Take back Rhode Island!

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: Cooking Fire Safety.

Safe Cooking Practices!

How will the American Taxpayer Relief Act Impact You?

A quick bit of information on provisions of the new tax laws that will effect individual taxpayers

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: Candle Fire Safety.

55% of home candle fires start because the candle is too close to combustible materials

The Truth About Payday Lending

Payday Lending Facts From a Former Employee

Three Important Things To Do After A Car Accident

Auto accidents are unexpected and sudden, but their impacts can be shocking and even life changing. Oftentimes, the drivers and passengers of cars are unsure of what to do and what not to do.

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: Fire Escape Planning.

Prepare and practice your fire escape plan twice a year with everyone in your household, including children and people with disabilities.

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Exposing an Invisible Killer: The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: Winter Storm Safety.

Winter Storm Safety

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Caught In a Winter Storm? Amica Insurance Shares Survival Tips

Being stuck in the car during a winter storm can be a scary situation, but Amica Insurance is offering some survival tips to help keep you safe until assistance arrives.

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department: Winter Fire Safety.

Fire Safety Tips for use of heating devices.

Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department

Weekly Safety Tip from the Smithfield Fire Department.

What Is Your Favorite Northern Rhode Island Nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in northern Rhode Island, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Short Sales in a Nutshell

What are Short Sales and how can they help save distressed home owners?

They Served To Save and Deserve to Be Remembered

Please ask your elected officials to support a resolution naming March 13 as K-9 Veterans' Day.