Pawtucket

#PawtucketPiano a hit with residents; Councilor Barry not a fan

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – One man’s trash is a neighborhood’s treasure, says Justin Foster, of the News Cafe at 43 Broad St. Those driving up Summer Street from downtown Pawtucket past the city’s gateway music... more

Apex properties frequently cited for violations

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – City records show that the Apex Department Store property and its related parcels on the Pawtucket riverfront at I-95 has been cited for nearly 50 violations of city code over the past... more

Pawtucket firefighters deliver baby on I-95

PAWTUCKET – Five firefighters from the Pawtucket Fire Department delivered a baby last Friday, Sept. 14, while responding to a 911 call on I-95. The call came in at 3:36 p.m. from a driver on 95... more

Mission of Mercy dentists return this weekend, in new location

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PROVIDENCE – After a one-year hiatus, the Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RI MOM) Free Dental Clinic, providing dental care to those in need, makes a return this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, but... more

Muggeridge birthday bash highlights Guild as destination

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – The city’s blossoming 130,000-square-foot brewing and entertainment complex, fronting on Main, Bayley and Commerce Streets, is becoming more of a destination by the day, say its owners,... more

Guild beer tasting supports Little Sisters of the Poor

Duffy cites desire to be community platform for nonprofits
By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – The Little Sisters of the Poor have a special place in the hearts of the Duffy family, says Jeremy Duffy, owner of The Guild on Main Street. Duffy’s grandparents, Joe and Antoinette,... more

Jenks encourages families to join the PTO

PAWTUCKET – The Joseph Jenks Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is looking for new members. The group will host its first meeting on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. in the school’s library, 350... more

St. Teresa Seniors will meet Thursday

PAWTUCKET – St. Teresa Senior Group will meet Thursday, Sept. 27, at 1 p.m., in the church hall, 358 Newport Ave. An installation of new officers was held Sept. 6. Carolyn Jackson, former president... more

Photo contest winners will be announced Sunday

PAWTUCKET – More than 500 submissions have been received for the city of Pawtucket’s 20th annual Photo Contest and are on display throughout this month in the Visitor Center Gallery, 175 Main St.... more

Emergency Alert System test on Oct. 3

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, Wireless... more

Park Place Church will host Blessing of the Animals

PAWTUCKET – Park Place Church, 71 Park Place, will hold a Blessing of the Animals event on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. All pets welcome. Special pet treats will be available. For more... more

Senior Center offers AARP Driver Safety Program

PAWTUCKET – The Leon Mathieu Senior Center is hosting an AARP Driver Safety Program at its facility, 420 Main St., on Monday, Oct. 1, from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The course will be taught in the... more

Relay for Healthy Aging fundraiser set for Oct. 13

PAWTUCKET – The 5th annual Relay for Healthy Aging fundraiser to benefit the Leon A. Mathieu Senior Center will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Max Read Field, Pleasant Street... more