PAWTUCKET – A city man was arrested on child pornography charges Wednesday while he was free on bail for previous child porn charges.
The Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet...
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PROVIDENCE – A federal grand jury in Providence returned a 15-count indictment charging Leoner Leonardo, 21, of Pawtucket, with conspiracy, trafficking heroin, possession of a firearm in furtherance...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald Grebien has announced that R.I. National Guard Col. James Vartanian will be Pawtucket’s new public safety director, charged with overseeing the city’s emergency management,...
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PAWTUCKET – City car owners can expect changes to their car tax bills when they receive them next month, now that the General Assembly and governor have passed the car tax phaseout.
While...
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Public discussions will begin early next month, as Assembly considers stadium financing deal
By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – Sen. William Conley is set to announce a full schedule of hearings on a proposed financing deal for the Pawtucket Red Sox, saying this week he wants to hear from “all four corners of the...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
PAWTUCKET – Fans of Pawtucket’s Greek Festival know exactly what to expect: the same old favorites, no gimmicks, and a commitment to tradition.
Elli Panichas, of the Greek Orthodox Church of the...
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By NANCY KIRSCH, Valley Breeze Contributor
PAWTUCKET – The band members of the Kings and Queens of Rock and Roll live to rock, whether playing their hearts out at their Tuesday afternoon practice sessions or making their first CD, “My Heart...
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We express our grave concern at the comments made by President Trump regarding his endorsement of police violence on July 28. We believe that such comments belittle the professionalism of our police...
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PAWTUCKET – Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., will host SAM’s Mill Fest, on Sunday, Aug. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will feature live music under a tent, artisans and makers, food trucks, fiber...
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PAWTUCKET – The Major Walter G. Gatchell VFW Post #306 and its auxiliary will hold a spaghetti and meatball dinner at the post home, 171 Fountain St., on Thursday, Aug. 31.
Dinner will be served from...
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PAWTUCKET – Families of children with autistic spectrum disorder and other special needs are invited to view a free movie at the Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St., on Monday, Aug. 28.
The...
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NORTH PROVIDENCE – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will host Business Before Hours at Tumblesalts Cafe, 1 Morgan Ave., on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 8 to 9:15 a.m.
Start the day by making...
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PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Red Sox have rescheduled a Taylor Swift-themed musical fireworks show for Friday, Aug. 25. The post-game display was postponed on May 13. The PawSox have two post-game...
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PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket School Department will host a meet and greet event next Monday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Potter Burns Elementary School, 973 Newport Ave.
The reception will honor all...
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PROVIDENCE – The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island announces the selection of nonprofit leader Adam Greenman, of Pawtucket, as its next president and chief executive officer. Greenman’s...
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WARWICK – The Ocean State Center for Independent Living is hosting a Lunch and Learn Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 31, from noon to 2 p.m. at OSCIL’s Pawtucket office, 175 Main St.
In honor of the 27th...
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LINCOLN – William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School will host its annual Freshmen Welcome on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the school, 50 Jenckes Hill Road. The event will begin with a...
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PAWTUCKET – The Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main St., will celebrate Colombian culture on Friday, Aug. 25, at 12:30 p.m.
Gabriel Martinez of the Colombian-American Cultural Society of Rhode...
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PAWTUCKET – The city of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket Foundation, and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council are hosting the city’s first restaurant week Sept. 4-10, with more than 30 restaurants expected...
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PROVIDENCE – The Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office will provide counseling services and claim filing assistance at Amvets Post 22, 140 South Bend St., Pawtucket, today, Wednesday, Aug...
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PAWTUCKET – Park Place Church, 71 Park Place, will hold a flea market on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8:30 to noon.
For more information, call 401-726-2800.
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket School Department is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch Program for the coming school year.
Under the provision...
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