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Cumberland food pantry struggles to stay open
The food pantry connected to one of the churches, is in danger of closing. They may not have a choice,Saint John Episcopal church in Cumberland merged with St.
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Big gains in reading for Cumberland elementary students; high schoolers still tripping over math
Highlights of statewide standardized testing released Friday show Cumberland elementary school students posted big gains in reading following several years of intervention by the Dunn Hill Institute, and the new Reading Street curriculum.
'Devastating financial blow' to Mount St. Rita Health Centre predicted
Stephanie Igoe, administrator of the Mount St. Rita Health Centre on Sumner Brown Road, is speaking out against a new flat-rate "price-based Medicaid reimbursement plan" proposed by the Rhode Island Office of Health and Human Services that she says would create a "devastating financial blow" to her facility and others.
Slot players at Bally's casino can order drinks with the touch of the screen
Feb 09, 2012 -- ATLANTIC CITY -- Beverly Minchillo sat down at a $5 slot machine at Bally's Atlantic City and touched a video display screen that said "beverages." A few minutes later, cocktail server Bella Edwards showed up holding a drink tray and pleasantly said to Minchillo, "Hi, sweetheart.
Will higher taxes keep diners at home?
State senators and representatives in Cumberland and Lincoln appear to be lining up against Gov.
Customers named it more than three decades ago and now lawyers have struck a deal that will keep it: Angelo's Palace Pizza.
Cumberland guy gets gig on Animal Planet
Pest control may not be a glamorous industry, but it means air time for one Cumberland man who will appear on Animal Planet this Friday, Feb.
Clipper ship artist: Sculpture was meant to 'weather'
Nicholas Swearer, the artist who helped students craft the clipper ship mascot at Cumberland High School some 30 years ago, told The Valley Breeze this week that he's willing to offer words of advice as plans for restoration of the sculpture move forward.
St. John food pantry volunteers 'desperate' to find a new space
St. John Episcopal Church food pantry co-director Sharon Buttrick points out some of the 3,100 pounds of food delivered last Wednesday by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Today: A Busy Night for the Council and a Charter School Fair
City Council- It will be a busy night for the Woonsocket City Council starting with a meeting of the Audit Sub-Committee at 5 p.m. Sub-Committee members are scheduled toA review and discuss data submitted by the school department to the state director of the department of revenue.
Northeast Elite wrestlers dominating N.E. tournaments
The Northeast Elite Wrestling Club, based in Woonsocket and Cumberland, has been dominating tournaments in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire this season.
Cumberland leaders declare their support for better education
Town leaders assembled at lunchtime Tuesday for an informal signing of an Education Declaration that Mayor Daniel McKee says he hopes will now be endorsed by citizens of the town.
Libraries face transition troubles as they move to embrace e-books
She had high hopes for downloading library books on her new NookColor e-book reader, but says the selection of titles was so restricted that she couldn't find much that she wanted to read.
Tom Ward - After years of cuts, stateneeds to help cities, towns
As Gov. Lincoln Chafee releases his state budget for next year, and broadens the collection of sales tax I have to wonder if there will be any attempt to rein in some of the generous social service benefits that bring many to Rhode Island.
Mayors express likes, dislikes with Chafee's budget
Mayors from Cranston and Cumberland praised Governor Chafee for his plan to accelerate school aid, but they also raised questions.
A Skate Drive, the T-shirt Design Contest and a Tag Day Work Session
Work Session- The Woonsocket City Council will meet in the second floor conference room of City Hall at 7 p.m. tonight to discuss possible amendments to Section 13-6 of the Code of Ordinances, pertaining to tag day permits.
Police arrest Cumberland man wanted on three felony assault charges
Central Falls police arrested a man Thursday wanted in connection with the stabbing and shooting of two men.
Sen. Edward O'Neill of Lincoln, Pawtucket and North Providence, was mistakenly identified in a picture as a state representative in some editions of The Breeze last week.
Car valuation bill in slow lane
ZOOMING FOR PROGRESS: Local officials say that while "fair" methods need to be implemented on motor vehicle valuations, they also said lowering them would impact property taxes.