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Contaminated soil findings raise questions at Esmond site

Deadline looms on Churchill & Banks development

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by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Concerns over contaminated soil have suddenly grabbed the spotlight as the Planning Board, facing a March 23 deadline, contemplates a developer's request to build a $20-million office and

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Chasing the Olympic dream - Marsella fights his way onto national scene

Marsella fights his way onto national scene

by PAUL R. DUBOIS, Valley Breeze Sports Editor

He pulled off a major upset to give himself the opportunity, and now Anthony Marsella Jr. is trying to become the youngest member of the 2012 United States Olympic boxing team.

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Disrupted Stillwater viaduct traffic will flood neighborhoods

by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - It's not exactly a case of "You can't get there from here," but in a few months, getting there will become challenging for drivers using the Stillwater Viaduct on Route 116, a main connec

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Sports Commission: Smithfield ball fields strike out

Over $25,000 in upkeep, repairs to fix diamonds in the rough

by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Many of the town's ball fields are in such dangerous disrepair that thousands of dollars will be needed to make them safe again, according to the town's Sports Advisory Commission.

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Rhode Island's third Siena Restaurant will open in Smithfield

by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - The owners of two upscale Rhode Island restaurants are planning to bring their version of Tuscany to a third that they plan to open in a long-vacant commercial unit at 400 Putnam Pike.

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Learn Internet basics at East Smithfield library

SMITHFIELD - East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will offer a class in Internet basics on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Learn PowerPoint at the library Feb. 27

SMITHFIELD - Learn the basics of PowerPoint at the East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., on Monday, Feb. 27, at 6:30 p.m.

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Soroptimists will learn self defense

SMITHFIELD - The Smithfield Police Department will present a hands-on self defense demonstration at the Soroptimist Club meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.

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YMCA registering winter activities

SMITHFIELD - Winter Program registration is open at Smithfield YMCA, 15 Deerfield Drive, Greenville.

Registrations for swim lessons, preschool play groups, and adult fitness programs are under way.

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Get homework help at East Smithfield library

SMITHFIELD - The Homework Express continues at the East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., for students in grades K-8.

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Business alliance coupon book coming on April 9

CUMBERLAND - The Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance announces the launch of its 2012 Coupon and Resource Book.

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Chamber plans 'Business Before Breakfast' in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD - The North Central Chamber of Commerce is planning a "Business Before Breakfast" monthly networking event Thursday, Feb. 23, 8 to 9 a.m.

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5th annual Interfaith Conference focuses on climate change

PROVIDENCE - The 5th annual Rhode Island Interfaith Conference, "Ethics of Climate Change," will be held Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

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Tri-Town offering free tax filing

JOHNSTON - Tri-Town Community Action Agency is currently making appointments for free income tax filing for clients with income below 43,998 or 49,078 for married couples filing jointly.

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