By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s new sensor system near The Crossing at Smithfield shopping complex, which automatically keeps the light green for longer if traffic at...
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By MELANIE THIBEAULT, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
SMITHFIELD – Katie Law is so passionate about Smithfield history, the longtime Esmond resident sometimes temporarily deletes the eBay app on her phone so she won’t overspend on town-related artifacts...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
SMITHFIELD – Meredith Manning Jencks was never shy about chasing what she wanted.
After enlisting in the Army Nurse Corps in the spring of 1945, and completing basic training before being sent to...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SCITUATE – Good government means following state statute and conducting monthly meetings, says Scituate Democratic Chairwoman Alicia Ann Kelley, and the Scituate Housing Authority is failing to...
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By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SCITUATE – Superintendents of three local school districts are explaining the thought processes that led them to make different decisions on how to handle Tuesday’s snowfall.
In Foster-Glocester,...
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By LAURENCE J. SASSO, JR.
When the 2018 session of the Rhode Island House of Representatives ended, so did Tom Winfield’s career as a member. First elected to the General Assembly representing District 69 in 1992 (later re-...
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The Rhode Island State Police on Tuesday announced that members of the Computer Crimes Unit arrested a former deputy civil court clerk at the Providence Superior Court on fraud charges related to...
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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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Inside this week’s edition of The Valley Breeze & Observer, find more stories about the people behind local favorite holiday traditions in our Christmas in the Valley section.
Our “Faces of...
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Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8
South Foster Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be holding its annual bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Foster Fire Station, 7 Mt....
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Fire Department, 201 Danielson Pike, will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 8 to 11 a.m.
There will be photos with Santa, holiday-themed crafts and an...
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road, will host a Christmas Faire on Friday, Dec. 6, from 3 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a...
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SCITUATE – Scituate police continue to encourage residents to lock car doors and remove their valuables following a streak of robberies beginning Nov. 18, said Deputy Chief Todd Rich.
Several more...
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Library, 606 West Greenville Road, will be welcoming some special guests during North Scituate’s Candlelight Stroll. On Friday, Dec. 6, at 5:30 p.m., children are invited to...
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FOSTER – Atwater & Donnelly will perform a Holiday Concert and Singalong at Moosup Valley Congregational Church, 81 Moosup Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The libraries are...
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SCITUATE – A mailbox is now at the Scituate Gazebo waiting for letters to Santa Claus.
Letters may be dropped off in the mailbox through Thursday, Dec. 12. Include your return address to receive a...
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FOSTER – Tyler Free Library, 81A Moosup Valley Road, will host Art & Craft Night on Monday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Make a holiday-inspired craft to take home. Pre-registration is required....
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Public Library, 606 West Greenville Road, will host Census Informational Sessions on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., and on Monday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. These sessions are for...
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FOSTER – Foster Public Library, 184 Howard Hill Road, will host Gingerbread House Building on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m.
Participants may bring a bag of their favorite candy to share and a box to...
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SCITUATE – Hope Library, 374 North Road, will host a Christmas Craft on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m.
Make a Christmas ornament or two for your tree, or a Christmas bracelet.
This program is open...
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Dec. 6
Evan Fortier, Happy 19th Birthday, Evan! Love, Mom, Dad, Emma and Aidan XO
Dec. 17
Robin Simonelli Ryan, Happy 50th Birthday! You are 50 and fantastic, fabulous and fearless. With all our love...
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FOSTER – Foster Public Library, 184 Howard Hill Road, will host a Wreath Making program today, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m.
The library is providing winter greens to make holiday decorations for a...
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Public Library, 606 West Greenville Road, will host a Christmas Cookie Decorating Challenge on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m.
This event is for ages 5 and older.
Space is...
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GLOCESTER – The village of Chepachet will once again open its doors (in and around downtown) for Candlelight Shopping. Kicking off the festivities will be a Christmas tree lighting ceremony on...
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SCITUATE – North Scituate Public Library, 606 West Greenville Road, will offer a holiday craft for adults on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m.
Participants will make a gnome ornament and learn the storied...
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SMITHFIELD – East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will host Kindergarten Countdown today, Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Children attending kindergarten in the fall of 2020 are invited to...
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SMITHFIELD – East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will host its Lego Club on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This is a drop-in program for children of all ages. Stop by the...
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SMITHFIELD – Mastery Martial Arts Smithfield is hosting a Parents’ Night Out Blaster Wars: Planet Protection Squad Nerf Party on Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at its 9 Cedar Swamp Road...
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