SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island State Police announced Friday that a 47-year-old man died in a one-car car crash on Route 295 south in Smithfield.
The victim was identified as Jason Denton, age 47, of...
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PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation introduced by Sen. Frank Lombardi, of District 26 in Cranston, that would mandate the towing of cars that are illegally parked in...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SMITHFIELD – With hearts associated with love, it is fitting that the upcoming Smithfield Sentinel Legacy Gala on Saturday, Feb. 29, benefiting the American Heart Association, is a symbol of love for...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SCITUATE – Custodial workers say they will most likely not stay on staff if the Scituate School Committee decides to privatize custodial services, said Scituate Custodians Union President Joshua...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SCITUATE – Returning for his third time to the Scituate Spelling Bee, Tristan Boyns of Scituate Middle School bested the top 12 spellers in grades 4-8 after 18 rounds of spelling last Wednesday night...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SCITUATE – Another delay in the bid deadline for the Scituate Animal Shelter addition may push construction back another six weeks, said Animal Shelter Building Committee member Johann Sparling....
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SMITHFIELD – With budget season in full swing, the Town Council and School Committee will hold a joint meeting tonight, Thursday, Feb. 13, to discuss projects and initiatives for the upcoming year....
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By LAURENCE J. SASSO, JR.
There is a vintage Frank Sinatra song called “Five Minutes More.” Written by Jule Styne with lyrics by Sammy Cahn, it’s a romantic tune that has Old Blue Eyes pleading with his date to give him more...
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SMITHFIELD – Smithfield Police said shopping carts zip-tied to vehicles at the Crossing at Smithfield last Saturday are not related to a sex trafficking scheme, though they warn that shoppers should...
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Feb. 6
Happy Birthday, Bethany Godek! From your Godmother Denise
SMITHFIELD – East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will offer activities during school vacation week.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 1 p.m., the library will host Snapology: RoboPets. Children...
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SCITUATE – Generations at Chopmist Hill Inn, 1315 Chopmist Hill Road, is now offering doctor appointment transportation Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Early appointments are preferred....
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NORTH PROVIDENCE – Tri-County Community Action Agency is seeking applications from individuals and families in need of help with their fuel bills. Both homeowners and renters may apply for heating...
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SCITUATE – The Scituate Recreation Department will host a Scituate Ice Skate Day on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Smithfield Ice Rink, 101 Pleasant View Ave., Smithfield.
All...
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JOHNSTON – The American Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m., at Anchor Bay Pocasset, 12 Old Pocasset Lane, for a discussion on treating the movement symptoms...
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