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Historic Woonsocket church plans 'holy closure'

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Corey Plante

WOONSOCKET – St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its final service on June 1, marking the end of more than 60 years of worship. Located at 871-873 Harris Ave. in Woonsocket, the church is now listed for sale at a price of $1.25 million. The property includes an 11,000-square-foot sanctuary and lower-level community space, a six-bedroom parsonage built in 1884, and a large detached garage. The listing is managed by Susan Dicks of ERA Key Realty Services.
Cumberland-Lincoln Rotary celebrates 50 years of giving

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

CUMBERLAND/LINCOLN – The Cumberland-Lincoln Rotary is marking five decades in existence by doing something its members have been committed to since the beginning: giving back to their communities. Instead of hosting a banquet to pat themselves on the back, members are running Step Into Summer! It’s a summer activity drive for select 6th- and 7th-graders in need in Cumberland and Lincoln.
Local libraries brace for federal funding loss

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

Local library staffers are urging residents to advocate with their representatives in hopes of saving federal funding, saying certain services patrons rely on could be diminished. Celeste Dyer, director of the Cumberland Library, said they participated in a meeting last week with the Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS), which oversees municipal and school libraries across Rhode Island.
Small Business Hub opens in downtown Woonsocket

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Corey Plante

WOONSOCKET – A new chapter in economic development begins with the launch of the Woonsocket Small Business Hub, a centralized resource center designed to help local entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses.
Vape shop vandal sought by North Smithfield police following two targeted attacks

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Corey Plante

NORTH SMITHFIELD — Since Syed Nasir opened Vape Shop & Glass Gallery in the Brigido’s Plaza in December 2023, he said the North Smithfield community has been incredibly welcoming. On Monday, Nasir warmly welcomed two regular customers within the span of 20 minutes at the shop, giving one a free Juul base after they’d misplaced their base.
Tractor Supply Co. eyes parcel near North Smithfield Brigido's plaza

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Corey Plante

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the Planning Board offered feedback last Thursday, April 10, on a proposal to bring a Tractor Supply Co. store to a 13.63-acre site located at 934 Victory Highway. The Tennessee-based chain offers farming, lawn and garden, and animal supplies. Located just southwest of Walgreens on the edge of the Brigido’s Fresh Market plaza, the wooded lot in question is zoned as a business neighborhood.
Trinity Episcopal hosts fundraising 5K honoring 'roadrunner' Schumacher

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SCITUATE – For years, Milt Schumacher organized a fundraising run to benefit the food pantry at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The runs stopped in 2017 when Schumacher’s Alzheimer’s disease prevented him from running. Schumacher, a long-time Scituate resident, died from Alzheimer’s last year, and was survived by his wife, Phyllis, and his sons Kris, Erich, and Brad Schumacher. Church members at Trinity Episcopal are hosting the Milt Schumacher Memorial Walk/Run on Saturday, May, 3.
Board approves Ann & Hope project; focus on community connections

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

CUMBERLAND – Talks on the refined application for the redevelopment of the Ann & Hope Mill focused on tying the property into its surrounding community and making sure it doesn’t stand on an island. Much of the conversation on the formal preliminary plan April 10 centered on making sure the property is connected to Broad Street on one side and Mendon Road on the other, for pedestrian access and to support the local business community.
Students, join us for R.I. High School Journalism Day

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Ethan Shorey

Back in 2022, as part of the Rhode Island Press Association’s goal to enhance our relevance with the public, we revived High School Journalism Day. As co-president of RIPA at the time with my friend Elyse Major, and now president, I see this Friday in late April as a great way to engage with young people who either want to explore a career in this important field, or simply want to be more intelligent news consumers.
High school construction class receives toolboxes from Air Force veteran

1 week ago | valleybreeze.com | Jacquelyn Moorehead

SMITHFIELD – Lifelong town resident John Serapiglia surprised Smithfield High School’s construction class with a donation of tools he collected during his long career as a mechanic. Last Thursday, April 10, Serapiglia was joined by former School Committee member Rose Marie Cipriano and her husband, Henry, Supt. Dawn Bartz, and Principal Dan Geraghty to surprise the class with two toolboxes full of tools.