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Attracting teens to the Boys & Girls Club

College Planning Center opens satellite office there

CUMBERLAND - New programs, the reopeni ...  continue

Town cashes in 'savings' account, moves to transfer school funds

CUMBERLAND - Setting aside cash for major vehicles purchases seemed like a great idea in 2004 when former Tow ...  continue

Town properties going up for sale

Marketing goes to low-bidder E.A. McNulty

CUMBERLAND - Thomas McNulty of E.A. McNulty Real Estate on Me ...  continue

In Cumberland, school leaders just starting talks

CUMBERLAND - School leaders are talking about making kindergarten a full-day experience for this town's 5-yea ...  continue

BBB offers tips of holiday charity giving

Most charities rely heavily on the goodwill of individual donors during the holiday season to fund their activities throughout the coming year. Last y ...  continue

ACLU joins fight over proposed sexual health center in Pawtucket

"I believe that adults should be able to access quality sex education." - Megan Andelloux

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Farm Fresh RI Wintertime Farmers' Market returns

PAWTUCKET - Those who enjoy buying locally grown, farm-fresh vegetables and produce during the year's warmer months will be happy to learn that the th ...  continue

Bazaars

Nov. 20-22

Lonsdale Parent and Teacher Organization's annual holiday craft extravaganza at Lonsdale Elementary School, 270 River Road, Linc ...  continue

Library accepting food and toys in lieu of fines

CUMBERLAND - From Monday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 12, the Cumberland Public Library on Diamond Hill Road will once again be offering its "Food ...  continue

Library closed for Thanksgiving

CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library, at 1464 Diamond Hill Road, will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and will be closed on Thursday, ...  continue

Cumberland library offers children's art program Saturday

CUMBERLAND - The Children's Room of the Cumberland Public Library is offering an Open Art program for budding artists. This drop-in craft program for ...  continue

Children invited to a Snowflake Book Party

CUMBERLAND - Children ages 6-8 are invited to celebrate the beginning of winter with a Snowflake Book Party at the Cumberland Public Library on Wednes ...  continue

Wii Kart racing party set for Dec. 5

CUMBERLAND - The Children's Room of Cumberland Public Library invites 8-12 year-olds to attend a MarioKart Racing party on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 t ...  continue

Cumberland Library Trustees to meet Tuesday

CUMBERLAND - The next monthly meeting of the Cumberland Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room o ...  continue

Group honors Cumberland woman

PROVIDENCE - Lori-Ann Bessette of Cumberland was honored at Adoption Rhode Island's annual National Adoption Month State House Ceremony on Nov. 12.

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Re-gifting table a new feature at Arnold Mills bazaar

CUMBERLAND - The Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 690 Nate Whipple Highway, will have a new feature, a re-gifting table, at its Holidays in Arnol ...  continue

Thanksgiving dinner to be served at Calvin

CUMBERLAND - Calvin Presbyterian Church, 126 Angell Road, will hold its annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m. The cost is a donati ...  continue

St. Joseph's plans Dec. 6 trip

CUMBERLAND - St. Joseph Church announces a trip to see "Mistletoed" at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, Dec. 6.

The holiday show, bus transportation, a full- ...  continue

Arnold Mills Parade Association receives grant

CUMBERLAND - Edward F. Sanderson, executive director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, presented a check for $1,418 ...  continue

Melvin, Chenevert elected to URI Master Gardener Association board

NORTH KINGSTON - Terri Melvin of Cumberland has been elected vice president of the University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners Association and Claire ...  continue

Acrylic, oil painting class starts Friday

CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library will host a four-session "Painting in Acrylic or Oil" class on Fridays, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, from no ...  continue

'DNA in Genealogy' program in Woonsocket

WOONSOCKET - The American-French Genealogical Society will present a workshop on "DNA in Genealogy" at its library, 78 Earle St., at 9 a.m. on Saturda ...  continue

Register now for 'Merit Badge College'

Area Boy Scouts have an opportunity to earn up to two merit badges each when they register and attend Narragansett Council's Netop District Merit Badg ...  continue

Scouts to collect Toys for Tots

CUMBERLAND - Pack 1 Arnold Mills Cub Scouts are taking part in the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots toy drive.¬ Drop off new, unwrapped toys at Arn ...  continue