Pawtucket

At 91, Paul Darling still sees world through photographer’s lens

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – Paul Darling, one-time official photographer of the America’s Cup Races who would snap pictures of Dwight Eisenhower when he came to Newport, is still wielding his camera at the age of 91... more

Board sets meeting on incidents at three establishments

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
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PAWTUCKET – July was a new month but the same story in downtown Pawtucket and surrounding area, where police say late-night establishments were sites of several more incidents. The Pawtucket City... more

Soccer stadium project gets go-ahead

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – After unanimous approval of a preliminary plan for a new soccer stadium by both the City Planning Commission and Riverfront Commission last week, representatives for development,... more

Promise tied to Morley Field sale: Up to 500 new jobs

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – The latest estimate for the number of permanent new jobs expected to be housed at JK Equities’ future Pawtucket distribution center is between 400 and 500, say representatives for the... more

School board will review options for Shea

By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
PAWTUCKET – The School Committee this week is set to consider various options for housing and educating Shea High School students in the upcoming school year, after previously having a proposal to... more

Relief available for renters and landlords

By KAYLA PANU, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
Due to COVID-19 and the hardships that have come along with the pandemic, Rhode Island Housing is offering help to renters and landlords through the Rent Relief R.I. program, though those behind it... more

City and Elisha Project form official partnership

PAWTUCKET – The city of Pawtucket and the Elisha Project this week announced their partnership to make the Elisha Project the official food rescue and food insecurity partner of the city. The... more

Senior Center announces weekly programs

PAWTUCKET – The Leon Mathieu Senior Center announces its weekly schedule of programs. The programs are held at the center’s location, 420 Main St. Adults 55 and above are invited. Pre-registration is... more

YMCA receives Quality of Life Grant

PAWTUCKET – The YMCA of Pawtucket announces that it has been awarded $25,000 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center 2021 1st Cycle Direct Effect... more

Birthday Club

Aug. 3 Happy Birthday, Nancy O’Halloran! From all your friends at The Valley Breeze Aug. 19 Cindy Hersom, Happy Birthday from all your friends at The Valley Breeze! Aug. 25 Grayson Wiggins, Happy 2nd... more

Community Job Fair is Aug. 6

PAWTUCKET – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Community Job Fair with the goal of uniting businesses and job seekers on... more