On Monday I was shopping at Marshalls and noticed a woman with a medium-sized dog on a leash. For a quick second I wondered to myself why the dog was in the store and then, just as I was about to turn my attention to the back-to-school section of lunch boxes and backpacks, I noticed a sizabl…
Councilors Mercer and Wildenhain have decided that people renting in Pawtucket are a nuisance. Instead siding with constituents that either A: spend their entire days invasively watching their neighbors… More
As a resident of Lincoln, I was disheartened to read in the July 14-20 issue of The Valley Breeze that the town of Lincoln has opted to challenge the recent unanimous State Housing Appeals Board decisio… More
Don Fox is playing show and tell. More
I was in St. Louis for an annual family reunion this last Fourth of July weekend. It was a grand time in every way possible. Four generations of my beautiful family gathered to laugh, hug, kiss new babi… More
I would like to thank the North Providence Police Department, the North Providence Fire Department, the Rhode Island State Police, as well as Major Todd Patalano, Captain Gerard Carnevale and Lt. Michae… More
I was so delighted to open my Valley Breeze today and see such a complimentary article regarding Sharon Gilmore. More
Editor’s note: The Breeze is having supporters of various candidates for governor write columns this summer. This is the latest in the series. More
In the recent front page story of The Valley Breeze (July 14-20), I learned the source of the noise I had been hearing for the last couple of weeks, White Oak Farm. More
I had a really crass name for it to make the point, trying for a solid decade to bring so much attention to it that I thought for sure I could kill it. And there were moments when I thought I had, but f… More
Rhode Island Republicans may not win a lot of issues but one thing has stood out for the Party, i.e. it has always promoted women for higher office. Starting in the ‘80s, multiple women ran for Congress… More
In my full-time job, a big part of my work focuses on coalition building and advocacy for different issues impacting Rhode Islanders. For many like myself, July brings the work of a full legislative yea… More
The Cumberland Police Department recently held their annual Post Graduation Party at Forecourt Health and Racquetball Club on Friday, June 10. The party is held to ensure that the seniors enjoy a safe, … More
On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and clients of the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Bellingham, please accept our heartfelt thanks to all who donated and to the postal workers who worked so hard to … More
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The article in The North Providence Breeze relative to RIDOT’s Route 146 Bridge Repair Project over Mineral Spring Avenue comes right on the heels of Mayor Charles Lombardi’s appeal to the state to alle… More
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Thank you North Smithfield town officials for adding two more firefighters in the town budget. Additional manpower is critically needed. The calls for service with the current staffing we have is very d… More
I read this letter last week answering the question “What is evil,” it was this letter about the fall of Christianity in this country, “woke” progressives and abortion. I thought about evil as I read th… More
The most patriotic people I know are immigrants to the United States. Their appreciation for America is different from mine because they have personally experienced life without the freedom and opportun… More
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Arthur Corvese and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio to provide better information to Rhode Islanders about where affordabl… More
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