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Cumberland school bus fixes Tuesday - New routes Sept. 13

CUMBERLAND – New bus routes that mirror those used last year will be implemented on Monday, Sept. 13, Superintendent Donna Morelle announced Friday.
Her e-mail to parents and the press said the trans ... continue

Uneasy, defensive Cumberland leaders set 2010-11 budget

By MARCIA GREEN, Valley Breeze Editor

CUMBERLAND - There was even an upbeat tone to her voice last week as School Superintendent Donna Morelle addressed Town Council members two hours into a three-hou ... continue

District 19: Three Democrats vie for spot on November ballot

Primary winner will face Republican Moura

By MARCIA GREEN, Valley Breeze Editor

Except for a primary victory in the 2002 Lincoln town administrator race, John Cullen has never won an election.

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Are you prepared for hurricane season?

CUMBERLAND - If you have a political sign posted in your yard, be sure to take it in along with patio furniture and trash barrels, Cumberland Police Chief John Desmarais was reminding residents this w ... continue

Correction

CUMBERLAND - Navigant Credit Union is not a contributor to Rep. Karen MacBeth's campaign, as listed in last week's Breeze.

The information about Navigant is listed under "contributor information" tha ... continue

Correction

CUMBERLAND - Members of the Cumberland Teachers Association said this week The Valley Breeze misrepresented the step increases given to teachers under the last and current contract.

The Breeze's calc ... continue

New school bus routes, stops stir complaints in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND - School Committee member Jeff Mutter is asking for a review of the busing policy and why changes were made to bus stops and routes at the next school board meeting on Sept. 9.

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Got a yearbook to donate? Call the museum

WOONSOCKET - An appeal to citizens to donate yearbooks of Woonsocket High School, Mount St. Charles Academy and St. Clare High School has met with great success at the Museum of Work & Culture, bu ... continue

Project Learn offered Sept. 13, 14

WOONSOCKET - Project Learn fall classes are offered for Woonsocket and Cumberland residents Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 13 and 14, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at Woonsocket Harris Public Library, 303 Cli ... continue

Cub Scout Pack 12 plans sign-up rally

CUMBERLAND - Cub Scout Pack 12 of Berkeley-Ashton will host a Fall Rally and sign-up night on Thursday, Sept. 9, in the parish center at St. Joseph Church, 1303 Mendon Road. The event begins at 6:30 p ... continue

McLaughlin says defeat 'the same gang' at the Statehouse

Jim McLaughlin, candidate for the House 57 district seat, said in a press release this week, "A wise person once defined 'political insanity' as voting for the same person or people over and over agai ... continue

Menard would let communities vote on unfunded mandates

State Rep. Rene R. Menard, District 45, says in a press release this week he "has fought against unfunded mandates, and believes in decision making at the local level wherever possible.

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Nobrega backs E-Verify, 'insists' Senate take that vote

CUMBERLAND - Tony Nobrega, Democratic candidate for state Senate District 19 in Lincoln and Cumberland, this week called for the Rhode Island Senate to take action on E-Verify legislation when it conv ... continue

Pearson says jobs, education and transportation are 'key resources'

State Senate District 19 candidate Ryan Pearson this week announced the third piece of his "Build Rhode Island" economic legislation package: "Resources."

Pearson said in a press release, "This le ... continue

Tea Party meets Tuesday in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND - The Cumberland Tea Party meets at the Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road, on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m., announced Bill Perry, group chairman.

Vaudreuil supported education reform that helped federal dollars

Rep. Kenneth Vaudreuil said several legislative initiatives he championed "helped Rhode Island become a winner of a $75 million federal grant for education reform."

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Farrell calls for fire and school district consolidations

CUMBERLAND - Martha Farrell said in a press release this week that "a fresh face and new ideas are needed for the people of District 52 in Cumberland."

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MacBeth promises to restore Marine Corps celebration

CUMBERLAND - Rep. Karen MacBeth, incumbent candidate in House District 52, said in a press release this week, "As the daughter of a Marine, I was taught that a person's word and trust are core values ... continue

Meet and greet set for Sunday

CUMBERLAND - Cumberland residents are invited to meet and greet the candidates on Sunday, Sept. 5 at the home of Cumberland Tea Party member Rodney Berge, 141 Hines Road, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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Lost Heroes Art Quilt on display at Statehouse through Sept. 10

PROVIDENCE - The Lost Heroes Art Quilt is on public display in the Rhode Island Statehouse now through Friday, Sept. 10. Public hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding Labor Da ... continue

'My Backyard Heroes' gather at Beagle Club

CUMBERLAND - Twenty-two World War II combat veterans were honored Aug. 15 at a cookout hosted by the Cumberland Beagle Club. Ed Nawrocki, of Cumberland, a WWII vet and member of the club, organized th ... continue

Autumn celebration benefits Ronald L. Cruise scholarship fund

CENTRAL FALLS - The 5th annual Autumn Celebration fund-raiser for the Ronald L. Cruise Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held Friday, Oct. 1 at the Club Madeirense, 46 Madiera Ave., from 7 p.m. to mid ... continue

Juvenile Hearing Board seat open

CUMBERLAND - A Cumberland citizen who lives in the Valley Falls area is needed to fill a vacancy on the town's Juvenile Hearing Board who has a background in related fields such as education, human se ... continue

Century 21 pictures autism help

CUMBERLAND - Century 21 offices in the area announce the 21st Century Child: Picture the Future photo-sharing contest that will run through Sept. 30. Proceeds will benefit children and families living ... continue

Caritas signs deal for Landmark

WOONSOCKET - Caritas Christi Health Care, a Massachusetts hospital chain that has been negotiating to merge with the financially troubled Landmark Medical Center, submitted a signed asset-purchase agr ... continue

Tables available for flea market at Smithfield Avenue Congregational

PAWTUCKET - Tables are available to rent for a flea market to be held Saturday, Sept. 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church, 514 Smithfield Ave. Tables are $25 each. ... continue

St. Joseph Polish-American Festival next weekend

CENTRAL FALLS - The annual St. Joseph Polish-American Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10-11, from 6 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, Sept. 12, from noon to 6 p.m., at 391 High St.

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Hunger is a problem that many work to alleviate

Over the past two years, Rhode Island's economy has slid further into recession. Thousands have lost jobs. During this same time, the need for food assistance has soared. Families with children are st ... continue