Help ‘Light up the Town’ of Cumberland this holiday season

ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND – This town has shown through all of its challenges that nothing lifts up its residents more than each other, says Town Councilor Lisa Beaulieu. It’s time, she says, to shine that neighborly light brightly for all to see. Beaulieu has organized the first Light up the Town Outdoor... more

Grants bring heat to Smithfield businesses

JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
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SMITHFIELD – As temperatures drop and COVID-19 cases rise, 18 local businesses are getting a helping hand to continue business outside, receiving $75,000 in supplies last Friday from Smithfield town officials. The first two stops of the day delivered outdoor heat lamps to the Thirsty Beaver and... more

Homeownership out of reach for many N. Smithfield residents

LAUREN CLEM, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
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NORTH SMITHFIELD – When it comes to purchasing a home, the annual income needed to afford a median-priced single-family home in... more

Face mask policy outlines rules for Lincoln schools

NICOLE DOTZENROD, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
LINCOLN – The Lincoln School Department has approved an official policy regarding face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic,... more

NP police: Most vehicle thefts this fall have been preventable

Number of incidents way up compared to 2019
ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Editor
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Of the 13 vehicles North Providence has seen stolen within its borders since Sept. 1, eight of them were... more