Cumberland

Magill, Kane pursue seat for Town Council District 2

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – In Town Council District 2, Democrats Tom Kane and Timothy Magill Jr. are chasing votes through a pandemic in hopes of landing a four-year term in the seat being vacated by Council... more

Town to review large gatherings

By NICOLE DOTZENROD, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND – Town officials have begun to take some responsibility for approving large gatherings in Cumberland. A resolution passed by the Town Council on Tuesday evening establishes a temporary... more

Solar reuse project coming to Martin Street

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – The type of solar development “Cumberland should be happy with” is coming to 24 Martin St., says an attorney for those behind a project to build a new solar carport. Andrew Blais, of... more

Camp Ker-Anna holds virtual fundraiser Sept. 6

By NICOLE DOTZENROD, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND – Cumberland’s Camp Ker-Anna is offering a modified version of its summer day camp program this year, providing an opportunity for a smaller group of local children to stretch their legs... more

Temporary stop sign ordinance passes

By NICOLE DOTZENROD, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND – At the request of the town’s newly formed Cumberland Traffic Management Group, the Town Council has passed an ordinance that will make it easier to install temporary stop signs to help... more

Final plan for Residences at Broad is now expected in a month

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – Developers of the Residences at Broad, a new mix of housing and commercial spaces at the corner of Broad Street and Mendon Road, are at the “one-yard line” when it comes to getting... more

The Breeze places in 10 award categories

LINCOLN – The Valley Breeze newspapers have placed among the top three winners in 10 categories for the annual Rhode Island Press Association awards. The 10 different categories is a record for the... more

Susi named fellow of Association of College and University Educators

WARWICK – Former Cumberland resident Holly Susi was named a fellow of the Association of College and University Educators, having completed the ACUE year-long Effective Practice Framework coursework... more

Birthday Club

Aug. 28 Happy 3rd Birthday, Molly Menard! Love, Pepere and Memere XXXOOO

Cumberland Library hosts StoryWalk

CUMBERLAND – The Children’s Room of the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, has created an activity for families to enjoy outside the library called a StoryWalk. This event began on... more

Cooking with Lynne at Cumberland Library Aug. 11 and 25

CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library is offering a new cooking show, Cooking with Lynne, with shows on Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 25, both at 6:30 p.m. The events will premiere live on the date and... more

Virtual bullet journaling workshop at library Aug. 13

CUMBERLAND – Join Melissa Chiavaroli, of the Cumberland Public Library, on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. on Zoom for an interactive bullet journaling workshop. If you already bullet journal, join for... more

Zoom book discussion at Cumberland Library Aug. 17

CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, is offering a Zoom Evening Book Discussion Group on Monday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. This month the book that will be discussed is “... more

Thomson International recalls red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising consumers that Thomson International Inc. is recalling red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020, through the... more