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By MARCIA GREEN, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND - A youth's drowning in the "tubes" of Pratt Dam behind the Cumberland Stop & Shop has prompted Blackstone River enthusiasts to renew a call to realign the river to its original, pre-1950s course and close off paddlers' access to this section of the dam.
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By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND - Teacher Derek Davenport said he used to feel like a hypocrite. Here he was teaching American history and extolling the virtues of the men and women who answered the call to fight for their country in World War II, while he, 25 years old, healthy and fit, was sitting in his "nice and safe" classroom.
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By MARCIA GREEN, Valley Breeze Editor
CUMBERLAND - Mayor Daniel McKee has scheduled six "town hall" public meetings on the six different issues that he says came up most often from residents during the recent campaign. They include the consolidation of the town's four fire districts and education funding.
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By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND - For Cumberland High School student Alicia Armstrong, the recent acquisition of 40 selected works of art spanning several centuries, all by American painters, sculptors, photographers, and architects, are a helpful addition to the school.
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By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND - As pastor of St. John Episcopal Church on Mendon Road, the Rev. Jeffrey Jencks wanted to address the needs of the poor and start a food pantry.
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CUMBERLAND - A local man wants to open this community's first pawn shop, although he doesn't like that reference. continue
By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND - A 16-year-old Cumberland resident has a chance to make a difference in the lives of women and children, but needs the help of the community.
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CUMBERLAND - Kids! We depend on you for one of our favorite holiday traditions. continue
Baskets to collect food for the area's needy families are available at both Valley Breeze & Observer offices now through the end of the month. continue
By PATRICIA A. RUSSELL, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
CUMBERLAND - It's the third in the state to do so and the first locally. A Cumberland gas station has become an Irving dealer.
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CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library will be participating in "National Gaming Day @ Your Library" on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. continue
CUMBERLAND - Paranormal research specialists Tom D'Agostino and Arlene Nicholson will discuss paranormal history, how to ghost hunt, and how to use ghost hunting equipment at the Cumberland Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library invites all ages to drop by Room 3 of the Hayden Center and view a watercolor demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. continue
CUMBERLAND - A re-formed School Committee will meet tonight, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Cumberland High School auditorium to elect a new chairperson and vice chairperson and make subcommittee assignments. continue
CUMBERLAND - The M.O.M.S. Club of Cumberland Hill-Woonsocket hold their monthly social Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m., at Community Methodist Church, 481 Broad St. continue
WARWICK - Melanie Loiselle-Mongeon, of Cumberland, vice president for Loiselle Insurance Agency of Pawtucket, was sworn in as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island at the 108th annual conference in Newport on Oct. 17. continue
CUMBERLAND - Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 120 Nate Whipple Highway, presents "Father Misgivings" on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Arnold Mills Community House, 75 Hillside Road, holds its 10th biennial quilt show Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. View new, old, large and small quilts, plus other quilted items. This is a non-juried show. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Call 333-6080.
continueCUMBERLAND - An electronics recycling drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at Green-Tech Assets, 30 Meeting St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. continue
CUMBERLAND - Local businesses, community leaders, school children, seniors and local parishioners have banded together with the town's Happy Basket program to insure that families in need in Cumberland receive food baskets and toys over the holidays. The program, which delivered its first basket in 1992, has distributed close to 7,500 baskets over the past 16 years. It is expected that more than 500 food baskets will be distributed for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year in the Cumberland area. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library will host a baby sitter's training course, offered by the American Red Cross of Rhode Island, on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Seminar Room. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Children's Room of the Cumberland Public Library will be celebrating National Children's Book Week beginning Monday, Nov. 17, by spotlighting Rhode Island authors and illustrators. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland-Lincoln Boys & Girls Club is offering yoga classes beginning today, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in their new dance room. Class size is limited. continue
CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Public Library will host "Natural Solutions to Headache Pain" on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. continue
