Property within Mercy Woods up for sale

ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Managing Editor
CUMBERLAND – A 5-acre parcel of property in the middle of the town’s newly acquired open space Mercy Woods property in the northeast corner of town is now up for sale for $500,000, promoted as a “rare opportunity to build in north Cumberland.” Current and former Town Council members are expressing... more

Blackstone gets festive with Hometown Christmas Celebration

LAUREN CLEM, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
BLACKSTONE – Cookies, caroling, popcorn and, of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus are all on the calendar for this weekend’s first Hometown Christmas Celebration hosted by the Blackstone Parks and Recreation Department on Saturday, Dec. 15. The festivities will kick off at 1 p.m. at the... more

Increase in Smithfield residents’ income contributes to big school deficit

JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD, Valley Breeze & Observer Staff Writer
SMITHFIELD – School and town officials are working together to find solutions and make budget cuts to account for the 19 percent... more

Almond says Lincoln ‘kill shelter’ accusations unfounded

NICOLE DOTZENROD, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
LINCOLN – A Facebook post made by a Lincoln Animal Shelter volunteer last week prompted concern from members of the community over a... more