NORTH SMITHFIELD – Aaron Andrews has become the new owner of Hercules Beef, Wings, and Pizza at 7 Main St. in Slatersville.
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BLACKSTONE – Life goes on, says local businessman Samir Patel, after voters and town leaders opposed his bid to bring a new store to the forme… Read moreVoters say no to combined liquor and grocery in Blackstone
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Math teacher Thomas Yeaw says being chosen as the North Smithfield Teacher of the Year is something that he doesn’t take li… Read moreYeaw chosen as District Teacher of the Year
Kelly O’Donnell, left, of Slatersville, accepts the $350 prize from Valley Breeze Publisher James Quinn for participating in the Valley Breeze reader survey. O’Donnell was chosen at random from the 500+… MoreValley Breeze reader survey prize winner
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Heritage Association will hold its third annual Heritage Dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, at the Village Haven Restaurant, 90 School St. MoreHeritage Association will hold annual dinner June 17
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Meadows Resident Association, 2 Village Way, will hold bingo games every Thursday, beginning today, June 1. Doors open at 4 p.m., bingo begins at 6 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be sold. MoreMeadows will hold bingo on Thursdays
WOONSOCKET – A Woonsocket Pride event will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 4 p.m., in WWII Veterans Memorial Park. The event will feature live performances and local artistic talent, speeches from commu… MoreWoonsocket pride event set for Saturday
BLACKSTONE – The second in a series of ecumenical services sponsored by the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery Historical Association Inc. will be held on Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m., at th… MoreEast Blackstone Quaker Meeting House will hold ecumenical service Sunday
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WOONSOCKET – It’s their fourth pizzeria, but Samer and Tina Asstafan say they’re excited to make Olly’s Pizzeria and Diner at 204 South Main St. their permanent and final home. MoreCouple takes on new ownership of Olly's Pizzeria
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – After narrowly voting against bringing back a company to freshen up its old cost analysis, the Town Council on Tuesday decided to approve a November ballot question asking voters to s… MoreNorth Smithfield sticks with single $18 million bond question
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CUMBERLAND – What started as a love letter by Cumberland resident Pamela Adams to her parents is now a published book of poetry. MoreCumberland resident writes book based on parents' time at Friendly Home
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WARWICK – According to William Soly, no matter who you are or what you’ve been told before, you still have the opportunity to succeed. MoreNorth Smithfield's Soly at CCRI commencement: You are not alone
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Those behind a controversial and long contested housing development, Rankin Estates, are currently in the process of acquiring state permits. MoreRankin Estates project still on
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Republican Town Committee has elected its officers, with David de la Cruz serving as chairperson, Brad Trenchard as vice chairperson, Sheila Clarkin as treasurer … MoreNorth Smithfield GOP elects officers
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Slatersville Congregational Church, U.C.C., 25 Green St., invites friends and neighbors to attend an Ecumenical Compline on the Common, prayer service, on Wednesday evenings from 6 to… MoreSlatersville Congregational Church announces evening prayer services
PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island announced it has hired Richard Bergeron, of North Smithfield, as senior financial consultant. Bergeron brings more than two decades of experience as a financial advisor to… MoreBergeron joins Bank Rhode Island
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Slatersville Congregational Church, U.C.C., invites all children ages 5-12 to attend its Vacation Bible School this summer at no charge. MoreSlatersville church will offer free vacation Bible school this July
On Saturday, May 13th, the members of North Smithfield Scouts BSA Troop 438 enjoyed an educational visit to Mystic Aquarium on May 13. The troop had the opportunity to explore the wonders of the aquatic… MoreScouts BSA Troop 438 visits Mystic
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BLACKSTONE, Mass. – The owner of Denny’s Liquors on Pulaski Boulevard in Bellingham, Samir Patel, is proposing a new combined grocery store and liquor mart to take the place of the former Park ’n Shop a… MoreDenny's owner has goal of reviving Park 'n Shop property
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Pacheco Park has long been a target of vandals and a difficult place to keep nice, says Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Kate Pasquariello, so it’s good to see people actively… MoreArt, fireworks alive in North Smithfield
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Nicole Lavoie of North Smithfield says she realized there had been no active special education advisory committee in town for the better part of the past decade, so she decided to be … MoreParent restarts North Smithfield's special education advisory committee
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town voters could now have a three-part decision to make when heading to the special election polls this fall to also help decide the 1st Congressional District seat. MoreNorth Smithfield voters could see another option on police station
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield High School student has received his Eagle Scout badge after creating an accessible trail for students at North Smithfield Elementary School. MoreNorth Smithfield senior creates trail loop at elementary school
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NORTH SMITHFIELD — North Smithfield residents say they were paid a visit by an unusual visitor in their yard over the weekend. MoreBlack bear makes way through North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Wright’s Dairy Farm and Bakery co-owners Ellen Puccetti, Jennifer Roberts and Elizabeth Dulude were recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration with two awards, Rhode Island … MoreWright's Dairy Farm and Bakery named R.I. and New England Women-Owned Small Business of the Year
BLACKSTONE – The following students have been named to the third quarter honor roll at Blackstone-Millville Regional High School. MoreBMR announces third quarter honor roll
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The following students at North Smithfield High School have been named to the third quarter honor roll. MoreNorth Smithfield High School announces third quarter honor roll
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency, under direction of Peter Branconia, will be coordinating a first aid program for North Smithfield residents at no cost. Branconia, along with instructors Cheryl and Richard Savaria, will be teaching hands-only CPR/AED, Stop… MoreFree Stop the Bleed program for North Smithfield residents
UXBRIDGE, Mass. – The Silver Club of the Uxbridge Senior Center is planning a trip on Thursday, Aug. 24 to the Theatre by the Sea to see the show “Jersey Boys.” MoreSilver Club announces trips
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Daniel White and Lauren Mania have been announced as North Smithfield High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian. MoreWhite, Mania announced as top students in North Smithfield
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Expert Lorraine Joubert has told members of the Water Supply Review Committee that she did not agree with a decision to exempt industrial and commercial areas from the town’s water supply overlay district back in 2020. MoreExpert critiques North Smithfield's approach to water
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – In honor of the friends he made in his unified gym class, for his senior project, Keandre Alexander will host a one-mile color run to raise money for the Special Olympics. MoreNorth Smithfield senior hosting color run in honor of unified sports
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield senior citizens say being involved in senior center activities has greatly impacted their life in a positive way, and they hope the push toward development of a multi-generational senior center in town will erase any negative connotations of what a senior … MoreNorth Smithfield senior citizens say push toward new center is right
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CRANSTON – Jessica Salisbury says that no matter what kind of day her father was having, he always made sure to leave the conversation with a laugh. MoreOne in 10,000: Salisbury's daughter says he was one of a kind
BLACKSTONE – The following students at Fredrick Hartnett Middle School have been named to the third quarter honor roll. MoreFredrick Hartnett Middle School announces third quarter honor roll
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A large church-wide yard and plant sale will be held at Slatersville Congregational Church, 25 Green St., on Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. MoreYard sale at Slatersville Congregational Saturday
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – This town’s senior citizens are sick and tired of recent political infighting and worried about how it might impact development of their future senior center, says Linda Thibault. MoreThibault to North Smithfield officials on behalf of seniors: Enough
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Several residents in the area of Jacques Farm aren’t much happier about a plan for new housing than they were about previous composting operations happening there. MoreSome neighbors oppose affordable development on Buxton Street
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – In 2009, the Dennis A. Neri Memorial Golf Tournament was established to celebrate the life and memory of Dennis Neri, who died of cancer a year prior. MoreNorth Smithfield senior restarts golf tournament in honor of grandfather
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The town will move forward with nearly $1 million in repairs on the old police station, even while also promoting a ballot question this fall for a new police station at the same Smithfield Road site. MoreNorth Smithfield station repairs advance; bond question coming
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A workshop last Saturday to get more area cemetery volunteers up to speed on what they need to know to properly care for stones went very well, said organizers, and there’s more to come this weekend. MoreCemetery workshop a success; more to come this weekend
BLACKSTONE – The St. Vincent De Paul Society of Divine Mercy Parish at St. Paul Church, 48 St. Paul St., will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Proceeds will help those in need in Blackstone. MoreSt. Vincent De Paul Society will hold annual plant sale
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency, under direction of Peter Branconia, will be coordinating a first aid program for North Smithfield residents at no cost. Branconia, along with instructors Cheryl and Richard Savaria, will be teaching Hands-Only CPR/AED, Stop… MoreStop the Bleed program open to North Smithfield residents
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The LeClair Kozlik Logan Bassett VFW Post 6342 announces the following officers for the 2034-2024 year: Farrell McMillan, post commander; Dave Thibault, senior vice; Alan Cote, junior vice; Scott Gould, quartermaster/adjutant. MoreLeClair Kozlik Logan Bassett VFW Post announces officers
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CUMBERLAND – Christian de Rezendes submitted “Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village” for Emmy consideration in January, and then the wait began. More'Slatersville' nominated for pair of Emmys
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Decisions on the future of police facilities in town are coming to a head, and the Municipal Building Review Task Force and Town Council were set to meet jointly this week on potential votes for short-term and long-term fixes. MoreLeaders summit on police station repairs, future
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Everyone has their post-pandemic story, says Cassandra Whitney, and for her it’s been about creating an outdoor experience for people to enjoy Rhode Island’s beautiful beaches and parks. MoreCelebrate the season with luxury picnics
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Meadows Resident Association will hold a May Breakfast on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. The cost is $15 and includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, French toast, danish, fresh fruit, coffee and tea. Call Elaine at 401-597-0341 for a reservation by May 1. MoreMeadows Association to hold May Breakfast
UXBRIDGE, Mass. – The Silver Club from the Uxbridge Senior Center is organizing a trip to Vermont on Monday, May 22. There will be stops at King Arthur Flour with a tour of their facility, Simon Pearce Co. to witness glassblowing, and the Vermont Country Store. MoreUxbridge seniors hosting trip to Vermont
BLACKSTONE – The town of Blackstone’s Memorial Day celebration will be held on Sunday, May 28. The event will kick off with the Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Unibank. The parade will step off from the town common at 1 p.m. The parade will proceed down Main Street on to St. Paul Street and… MoreBlackstone announces plans for Memorial Day celebration
WOONSOCKET – As part of the 2023 Historic Cemetery Awareness Weeks, the Woonsocket Historical Society and the North Smithfield Heritage Association will partner to host three events on Sunday, May 7, at the Smithfield Friends Meeting House and Cemetery located at 108 Smithfield Road in Woons… MoreThree cemetery awareness events set for May 7
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BLACKSTONE, Mass. – Tori Gervais and Madison Gaudette are Blackstone-Millville Regional High School’s 2023 valedictorian and salutatorian. MoreBlackstone-Millville Regional High School announces top students
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A key fact to emerge this week is that very little planning has gone into how a future multi-generational center will look and function. MoreNorth Smithfield officials trade shots on lack of action on new center
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town residents say they continue to be denied access to the new high school track despite it being a public amenity. MoreNorth Smithfield residents demand better access to track
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield senior Zackary Kerrigan started playing football as a 5-year-old. MoreSenior hosting game to benefit North Smithfield Xpress
BLACKSTONE – The Blackstone Parks and Recreation Commission is partnering with the Friends of Blackstone Parks and Recreation in running a free Earth Day event on Saturday, April 22. MoreEarth Day event in Blackstone Saturday
NORTH SMITHFIELD — North Smithfield Parks and Recreation is encouraging residents to get outside and explore the beautiful nature spots throughout the town as spring is in full bloom. MoreParks and Rec announces painted rock scavenger hunt
On or about April 11, 2023, vandals defaced public property at Pacheco Park with words and drawings of Nazi swastikas, anti-Semitic, racist and homophobic slurs. As a community, we must face an underlying sense of intolerance and disrespect – to whatever, and hopefully small degree – that ex… MoreNorth Smithfield Democratic Town Committee condemn vandalism at Pacheco Park
WOONSOCKET – A Bocce 2023 Senior League will begin Thursday, May 4, at 8:30 a.m., at Bouley Field in Woonsocket. MoreNew members sought for senior bocce league
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The next meeting for the North Smithfield Democratic Town Committee will be held on Tuesday, April 25. MoreNS Democratic Town Committee will meet Tuesday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Class of 1973 will hold its 50-year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., at Village Haven, 90 School St., Forestdale. MoreNSHS Class of 1973 will hold reunion Oct. 7
BLACKSTONE – The first Ecumenical Service of the 2023 season will be held on Sunday, April 30, at the East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House, 197 Elm St., in Blackstone, Mass. The service will begin at 2 p.m. with Ruth Blais, retired pastor from Christ Community Church in Blackstone, returning… MoreQuaker association to hold first ecumenical service of season
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield Fire and Rescue personnel are being hailed for delivering two newborn babies within days of each other. MoreNorth Smithfield firefighters deliver two babies
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Beverly Munyon of North Smithfield has completed her first book based on a true story titled “The Boy of Many Miracles (And My Spiritual Journey as a Result).” MoreNorth Smithfielld woman publishes book about grandson who made medical history
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Caitlin Roden, a senior at North Smithfield High School, says she first became familiar with the Izzy Foundation when her friend Anna Kitada was receiving cancer treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The foundation became the inspiration for her senior project. MoreNorth Smithfield senior project inspired by Izzy Foundation
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CENTRAL FALLS – When the North Smithfield High baseball team captured the Division III championship last spring, the Northmen did so in an eight-team division. MoreNorth Smithfield baseball team gets ready to defend D-III title in larger division
Students at North Smithfield High School received awards at the "Festival of Music" in New York City on April 1st. Band (first photo): Emily Lussier, Greg Casey, Joseph Baczynski , Krystyna Baczynski MoreNS high school wins awards
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Board of Directors announces that North Smithfield resident Paul Jones has been elected to the Board of Directors. MoreJones joins Blackstone Heritage Corridor Board of Directors
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Public Library will host the program, De-stress with Meditation, with Mary Scannell on Monday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. MoreMeditation program offered at the library
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BLACKSTONE – Residents of Blackstone picked two new members for the Board of Selectmen on Monday. Mary Bulso and Dan Keefe were the victors and secured the two available seats on the board. MoreBlackstone voters choose new leaders
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Halliwell Review Committee made the decision last week to recommend Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype Inc. to the North Smithfield Town Council for work on future possibilities for the old Halliwell Elementary School property. MoreNorth Smithfield consultant suggests keeping Halliwell gym
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WOONSOCKET – After capturing last spring’s Division II championship with an undefeated record in its first season as a co-op squad, the Mount Saint Charles/North Smithfield co-op team is taking on a new challenge this year in the state’s top division, and doing so with most of its roster intact. MoreMount Saint Charles/North Smithfield co-op boys' volleyball team moves up to D-I
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield’s Clean and Green Day will return this year for its 21st year. MoreNorth Smithfield Clean and Green Day to be held April 22
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials’ debate over how to best proceed with hiring a grant writer and applying for grants grew heated again on Monday, with the current town administrator and a former one growing frustrated with each other. MoreMore debate on grant process; North Smithfield council holds off on seeking proposals
NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield High School Class of 1971 has announced that applications are available for its 2023 scholarship. MoreNSHS Class of 1971 announces scholarship
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Water Department will conduct hydrant flushing in the Slatersville, Forestdale, Great Road, Mendon Road, and Industrial Park areas Monday, April 10 through Friday, April 14, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., although some flushings may occur overnight. MoreNorth Smithfield announces hydrant flushing