PAWTUCKET – The victim of a Feb. 18 shooting in Pawtucket has been identified as Jontel Tavares, age 20. It does not appear to have been a random crime, as Tavares was likely specifically targeted,...
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School board awards contracts for facilities projects
By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET – With major renovations and reconstructions at four local schools taking place over the next several years, a proposed internship-style program will allow students the opportunity for...
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By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET – Members of the School Committee have unanimously agreed to help out the city, which is facing a $2.6 million budget gap this year.
At its meeting last Thursday, Feb. 25, the school board...
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By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET – “Fried Catfish,” by Pawtucket’s Maria Madjoucoff, is not a southern-style cookbook but a comical screenplay about what happens when a vengeful woman seeks to find the man who catfished...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Police Department is generally doing a great job as it pursues its mission, says City Councilor Melissa DaRosa, but its one big shortcoming is its continued lack of...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – With some estimates finding that the city of Pawtucket could be in line to receive nearly $60 million through the federal stimulus plan now under consideration, some might wonder whether...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – The issues with the Paul J. Wildenhain Animal Shelter at Slater Park are still plentiful despite some fixes over the years, say those responsible for its upkeep.
City personnel, meeting...
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PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald Grebien has announced the members of Pawtucket’s new Mayor’s Community Board, established via executive order to encourage a more cohesive environment for all citizens and...
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PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee, Sen. Sandra Cano, and Mayor Donald Grebien have announced the 7th annual Pawtucket International Women’s Day Celebration, which will be...
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PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Prevention Coalition in partnership with CADCA and Drug Free Communities has gained limited access to a video that helps parents prevent substance abuse.
“Don’t Wait” is a...
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PAWTUCKET – The city of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks announce the 23rd annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest. Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers...
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PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island is offering local residents both contactless and virtual options to participate in this year’s Children’s Book Drive, which kicked off March 1 at all of its branches in...
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Gabi Streisand, of Pawtucket, has been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Bucknell University.
Jacqueline Boutcher, of Pawtucket, has been named to the fall semester dean’s list at Wheaton...
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SEEKONK, Mass. – The Little Sisters of the Poor will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at The Old Grist Mill Tavern on Wednesday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This year the format...
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