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New signage welcomes visitors to the Moshassuck River Preserve
LINCOLN – The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island is welcoming visitors to the Moshassuck River Preserve at 3 Sherman Ave. with brand-new signage. “Our previous signs were written for hikers, by hikers, and we realized that maybe those signs don’t reach as broad of an audience as we’d like them to,” said Tim Mooney, marketing and communications director.
Sharkey thrilled at success of fantasy novel "The Necromancer's End"
LINCOLN – Three years ago, Lincoln native Joseph Sharkey picked up creative writing as a hobby. Now, thousands of people have read his debut novel, “The Necromancer’s End.”. The 296-page fantasy adventure novel is about a kind-hearted young man named Jeremiah Thorn who can raise the dead....
Harrington-Sweet announces for District 4 council seat
CUMBERLAND – Jodi Harrington-Sweet says she is proud to announce her candidacy for the District 4 Town Council. A Rhode Island native, she studied political science and psychology at the University of Rhode Island before starting a successful career in IT project management, she said in a release. After years of “working in dynamic conditions to deliver strong results at a national firm,” she said she is ready to embrace “the challenges of working with and for the public to improve our community, while keeping a steady eye on budgets and timelines.”
Smith: McCourt Middle School was our village
CUMBERLAND – When she and her family needed it most, says Jenna Smith, the staff at McCourt Middle School was there every step of the way, going above and beyond at every turn to help. Due to unfortunate circumstances, their family took custody of a friend’s son, Isaac, and...
Mini grants fund new printmaking, sensory materials for Cumberland students
CUMBERLAND – Alpha Delta Kappa International Sorority’s Cumberland chapter recently awarded two local teachers mini grants to support enrichment projects otherwise not funded by the School Department. Special education teacher Amanda Zifcak of Community School and district art teacher Kerri Marshall received grants of $237 and $240, and...
Cumberland Library improves accessibility with Navigant grant
CUMBERLAND – The Cumberland Library staff is making their building at 1464 Diamond Hill Road more accessible, thanks to a grant from the Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation. “We try our hardest to give back to the communities that we have branches in, and we have two in Cumberland,”...
Tornado cleanup a week-long hassle
CUMBERLAND – A late-night line of tornadoes and strong storms swept through the region at lightning speed last week, but the cleanup since has been anything but quick. Area residents who intended to spruce up their yards for Fourth of July cookouts instead found themselves doing damage control after, in some cases, losing multiple large trees. Numerous homes also sustained heavy damage, forcing some residents to temporary lodgings.
Cumberland Little League teams boast unbeaten pool play records in District IV tourney
PAWTUCKET – The Cumberland Youth Baseball/Softball League’s Major Division ages 11-12 all-stars are on the verge of clinching the top seed in next week’s District IV semifinals. Two-thirds of the way through pool play and Cumberland clearly looks like the team to beat. Owners of a 4-0...
Cumberland's Grenon recalls ties between his father and Willie Mays
CUMBERLAND – With the death of baseball great Willie Mays on June 18, Cumberland resident John Grenon is sharing about the connection his father, the late Arthur “Lefty” Grenon, established with Mays during the 1950s. “At the time, my dad was playing ball for the Brooklyn Dodgers...
Woonsocket police appeal to public in hunt for suspect accused of vehicular assault
WOONSOCKET – A 37-year-old city man is wanted on a warrant accusing him of felony assault on another man with intent to commit murder and other offenses, the police said Wednesday as they appealed to the public for information to help them track down the fugitive. Andrew Michael Martin...
Mass. State Lottery: winning $100,000 300X scratch ticket sold in Attleboro
A winning “300X” Massachusetts State Lottery ticket worth $100,000 was sold at a lottery and smoke shop on the Rhode Island border on Tuesday. The $30 scratch ticket was purchased at Lucky 95 Lottery and Smoke Shop on Washington Street in Attleboro. The shop is located on Route 1 less than a fifth of a mile north of the Rhode Island border, opposite Pawtucket and blocks away from I-95.
Attleboro Is Trying A Laser Show Instead Of Usual Fireworks For The Fourth
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Plans for the Fourth of July in Attleboro are going to be a little different this year. Instead of a traditional fireworks display, the city is doing a laser light show. Attleboro Mayor Cathleen DeSimone told WBZ NewsRadio that a laser show is significantly...
CHARTING HISTORY MUSEUM OF WORK AND CULTURE WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND
Charting History Exhibit on Display at the Museum of Work & Culture. Where: The Museum of Work & Culture (42 S. Main St., Woonsocket) Museum of Work and Culture to Display Chronological Exhibit on Rhode Island History. Panels trace history from pre-European settlement to today. (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum...
No bids submitted to rebuild the Washington Bridge. What happens next?
PROVIDENCE − No companies submitted bids by the July 3 deadline for the rebuilding of the Washington Bridge's westbound span, forcing state officials to reassess their next moves for the rebuilding process that along with demolition is expected to cost at least $450 million. The request for proposals was...
Woonsocket has a 'busy, bad night' of violent crime
WOONSOCKET – A bizarre pair of violent but disconnected incidents in Woonsocket overnight Monday left three individuals hospitalized, one in critical condition. Chief of Police Thomas Oates III told The Breeze that while one suspect remains at large, both incidents were the result of personal disputes between individuals and likely pose no harm to the public.
Woman hit, killed by truck near fireworks show in RI
A woman was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer in Smithfield, Rhode Island, earlier this week, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Aliana Ciacciarelli, 25, was riding her bike at around 9:30 p.m. Monday on Pleasant View Avenue, when she fell off and was hit by the truck, Smithfield police said.
Providence man found guilty in shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, one count of carrying a firearm without a license, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a crime of violence.
Oak Hill Cemetery trustee makes only partial payment for tree removal amid disrepair
WOONSOCKET – Complaints abound regarding the state of Oak Hill Cemetery, in an ongoing saga that has lasted years. Trustee Elizabeth Vangel has not only let the historical cemetery willingly go into disrepair, but she also misled the public about the work that’s been done, say residents.
Caisse pledges sustained commitment to enhancing schools
SMITHFIELD – Incumbent School Committee member Ben Caisse, a 20-year high school teacher, licensed administrator, school and scout volunteer, and parent of two Smithfield Public School students, announces his re-election campaign. Caisse said he enthusiastically supported proactive and cost-effective investments in the school system that included renovations, upgrades to...
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