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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 10h

More than 40 years after three sites in and around North Smithfield were designated as Superfund sites, cleanup efforts remain ongoing but stable. Read more: bit.ly/4zgPKaJ

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 13h

A North Providence High School teacher is putting a fun spin on improving attendance, using gift card raffles and a grade-level competition to motivate students to come to school. Read more: bit.ly/4rHiyq5

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

An equestrian center in North Smithfield is offering a sweet reason to visit. Phoenix Rising Equestrian Center is now serving ice cream alongside its pony rides and activities, with proceeds supporting the center. Read more: bit.ly/4rK5MXV

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Wildlife officials say there’s no evidence of a mange outbreak, but there are a few things residents should — and shouldn’t — do if they encounter an affected animal. Find more information here: bit.ly/4hzAE8X

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Former NFL quarterback and Alabama standout A.J. McCarron will lead the UFL team when it takes the field at Centreville Bank Stadium next spring. The roster will also feature many former Birmingham Stallions players. Read more: bit.ly/47euHK5

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

There are all new faces running for the Glocester School Committee race, while only one incumbent Foster School Committee member is seeking re-election. See who they are ➡️ bit.ly/4xZYIIu

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Residents have clearer guidelines for using fire pits or burning brush in their yards following an update to the town’s outdoor burning ordinance. Read the updates here: bit.ly/4xTM9y8

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Long-awaited repairs are moving forward at Franklin Farm’s historic Long Barn in Cumberland, with more than $650,000 approved to restore the 200-year-old structure before another winter causes further damage. Read more: bit.ly/4rDDput

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

One person was injured on Wednesday during the collapse of a building under construction on Clear River Drive in Burrillville, according to emergency officials. Read more: bit.ly/46TKoGn

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Recent real estate transactions from across our coverage area ➡️ bit.ly/3VqqNLh

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A state audit found Woonsocket High School’s reported 88 percent graduation rate was inflated by incorrectly excluding students listed as out-of-state transfers without the required documentation. More information: bit.ly/4zu49R9

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The new spot on Front St. is opening its doors as a place for good food, entertainment and bringing friends and family together. The grand opening kicks off tonight, Oct. 1, at 6:30 p.m. More information: bit.ly/4hvWNoE

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A four-bedroom colonial in North Scituate is on the market for $664,900, offering 2,200 square feet of living space plus a separate accessory dwelling unit with its own private entrance. Read more: bit.ly/4hwGU1b

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nearly two years after Legacy High School’s inaugural class of students moved to their temporary location, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school’s new home, 1080 Main St., last Thursday. More information: bit.ly/4AGpRTf

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Adam Greenman is outlining his priorities for when he takes office as Pawtucket mayor in January, including a review of the city’s Flock cameras, winter preparedness and other quality-of-life issues. Read more here: bit.ly/3U1Z82S

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In an effort to help residents age in place, the Glocester Town Council is revising its senior and disabled person tax exemption to allow for additional savings based off the Consumer Price Index. More information: bit.ly/4ykSCDy

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

During the November General Election, North Smithfield voters will be asked to decide on 10 ballot questions that would make amendments to the town charter. More information here: bit.ly/4y3dmid

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After two years with steel plates reinforcing a North Providence bridge, town officials are looking at ways to move its replacement forward sooner. A potential funding change could help get the long-awaited project underway. Read more: bit.ly/4ydu0wp

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After the Jacobs Engineering Group announced in 2024 that they wanted to cancel their 20-year contract to operate the Woonsocket Wastewater Treatment Facility’s incinerator, the city has found a new operator. Full article here: bit.ly/3TTlT9b

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ghost stories, mysterious creatures and a dark real-life history have all become part of the lore surrounding Freetown State Forest. Full article filled with hikes and eerie stories here: bit.ly/4dyRlQG

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

North Providence's Sarah Insana stars in an episode of “United Dates of America,” an online series that brings British singles to destinations across the U.S. for blind dates with Americans. Read more: bit.ly/4hJ6VLY

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A project aimed at addressing flooding in North Providence’s Indian Village neighborhood is facing a firm deadline after funders reportedly denied the town’s request for a third grant extension. More information: bit.ly/3V1uTcL

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The United Football League will bring a new Rhode Island team to Centreville Bank Stadium in 2027, with its first home game set for April 2. The team’s name, colors and logo will be revealed next month. Read more: l.valleybreeze.com/HwOhcj

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Customers in Lincoln will pay higher rates beginning Jan. 1 after the Water Commission approved a new rate structure Monday in a 2-1 vote. More information: bit.ly/4dX8gfU

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A new Scituate bakery is putting its own spin on waffles and cookies. Wicked Waffle Lab serves caramelized Liege waffles, oversized gourmet cookies and more. The owners are now preparing to open a weekend farm stand in North Scituate. Read more: bit.ly/4yZeynB

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Recent real estate transactions from across our coverage area ▶️ bit.ly/4hLArkc

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Lincoln Public Schools has set new goals for the next three years, including cutting achievement gaps in English and math in half by 2029. The district’s new strategic plan also targets science performance, chronic absenteeism, and more. Read more: bit.ly/4hqvYCs

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A three-bedroom colonial built in 1885 is on the market in Lincoln for $499,900, well below the average price of homes sold in town over the last six months. Read more: bit.ly/4hpwqAG

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

School and state leaders gathered on Sept. 16 to mark the start of the 48,000-square-foot addition that will provide new facilities for the school’s Health Careers, Electrical and Renewable Energy, and Pre-Engineering programs. Check out more information: bit.ly/4hlPmQS

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Central Falls is moving forward with plans for new teacher parking near the high school, while also selecting a contractor for its new K-8 dual language school and developing an AI policy for classrooms. Read more: bit.ly/4yZHyeX9+

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Diamond Hill Park will be quieter this Halloween. The team behind 13th World has ended its Cumberland attraction and is focusing on its permanent fright park in Palmer, Massachusetts. Read more: bit.ly/4yeRelO

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With the first weeks of the school year underway, Supt. Lisa Odom-Villella discussed plans and goals for teachers, students, staff, and community members for 2026-2027. More information: bit.ly/46GwFCI

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Pawtucket is adding new signs, painted stop bars and other traffic safety measures in one neighborhood following concerns about speeding and drivers failing to stop at intersections. See more: bit.ly/4yQCBVv

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

According to a Central Falls Police Department news release, a 16-year-old juvenile male was taken into custody on Sept. 22 after Central Falls High School officials discovered a firearm in his possession. More information: bit.ly/4y72Yql

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Smithfield YMCA and Georgiaville Beach Memorial Group are teaming up to help local children learn to swim, offering scholarships for families who need assistance covering the cost of lessons. Read more: bit.ly/4jg6vhi

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For the sixth year, family, friends, and others touched by ALS will walk together in memory of Joseph Kiley and in support of those still fighting the disease. The annual Walk to End ALS will be held at Chase Farm on Sunday, Sept. 27. Learn more: bit.ly/46BUVWp

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It’s officially the first day of fall! From apple picking and fall festivals to foliage walks and seasonal treats, we rounded up 10 affordable ways to enjoy the season in Northern Rhode Island. Read more: bit.ly/4xGoP6N

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Born and raised in Woonsocket, Elizabeth Flynn is being recognized for her dedication to students, leadership among her colleagues, and her commitment to the Beacon and greater Woonsocket communities, states the announcement. More information: bit.ly/4rnTfJv

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oktoberfest returns to Pawtucket this weekend with two days of German food, seasonal beers, live music and traditional dancing at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island. Learn more and find ticket information found here: bit.ly/4rpLtPA

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last weekend marked the 8th annual Layla’s Dream motorcycle run in Cumberland. Over the years, the cause has raised more than $100,000 in memory of 5-year-old Layla Charette. Read more: bit.ly/47eA4IQ Photos sourced from Layla's Dream

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Cumberland Mayor Jeffrey Mutter says the town’s recent credit rating downgrade will not impact the upcoming budget and that he intends to correct the issue before the town looks to borrow again. Read more: bit.ly/3V83FRA

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Central Falls teacher and artist Julissa Magnone is taking lessons beyond the classroom with a mural outside Calcutt Middle School designed to inspire creativity in her students. Read more: bit.ly/4y7HkSS

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The first Blue Collar Fashion Show will raise money for scholarships through Love Like Matthew, a nonprofit created in memory of apprentice plumber Matthew Vinson. Read more: l.valleybreeze.com/PAkYjI

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

What started as a hobby has grown into a Woonsocket home bakery specializing in homemade sourdough. Aly’s Lovely Loaves offers everything from savory loaves and bagels to cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats. Read more: bit.ly/4rgH8Op

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

After seven years of waiting for a kidney transplant, Cumberland resident Sarah Masterson finally got the call that changed her life. Three months later, she says she’s feeling “100-percent better” and enjoying a new sense of freedom. Full story: bit.ly/3V01gZe

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Woonsocket resident Renee Gomes is bringing free everyday necessities directly to communities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts through her mobile thrift pop-up. More information: bit.ly/477XSy6

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Six months after the acquisition of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center, concerns are being raised about CharterCARE’s finances and plans to close its home health services. Read more: bit.ly/4rmG2Rm

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The Valley Breeze @thevalleybreeze.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Weekend two of Fall Fest starts today at Phantom Farms! Along with fall activities and seasonal treats, visitors can check out new improvements and offerings around the Cumberland farm. See what’s new here: bit.ly/4xEY6aV

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