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School auditor defends process

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Final report expected to be released on April 15

PAWTUCKET - The state-appointed auditor of the Sc ...  continue

Taxpayers form group to scrutinize city spending

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PAWTUCKET - Like concerned citizen groups that have formed across the state in recent months, a newly f ...  continue

Former Superintendent Dellith abruptly leaves Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Retired school Superintendent Hans Dellith, who had previously agreed to help the local district on some sort of interim basis through a t ...  continue

Two Providence-based companies moving to Pawtucket

Manufacturers employ 125 full-time and 75 to 100 seasonally

PAWTUCKET - City officials are welcomi ...  continue

Should school board members be appointed, not elected?

PAWTUCKET - After hearing weeks of testimony from officials and members of the public, members of the c ...  continue

The little school that could

JMW debate team scores among the best in state

PAWTUCKET - They came relaxed and ready to rumble w ...  continue

Building on a 120-year legacy of success

Despite deficit, YMCA seizes today to invest in healthier tomorrow

PAWTUCKET - The YMCA of Pawtuck ...  continue

Worm farmer shares know-how at Farmers Market

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. - Local small business owners are showing their wares at the North Attleboro Wint ...  continue

Get started in genealogy at this research center

WOONSOCKET - Kathy Petersen of Smithfield laughs when she says everyone on her side of the family is of Frenc ...  continue

Computer classes for seniors planned

PAWTUCKET - The Leon Mathieu Senior Center will be offering its eight-week "Introduction to Computers" course beginning the week of March 28.

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O'Neill to host campaign fund-raiser and art show March 29

LINCOLN - Independent state Sen. Edward O'Neill, who serves the District 17 section of Lincoln, North Providence and Pawtucket, has scheduled his fir ...  continue

Rep. DaSilva wants drug testing for all public safety officials

PAWTUCKET - State Rep. Roberto DaSilva, a Democrat serving House District 63, Pawtucket and East Providence, has detailed plans to introduce legislati ...  continue

O'Neill announces run for Pawtucket City Council

PAWTUCKET -- Christopher O'Neill, a Democrat, has announced his candidacy for the Pawtucket City Council's District 3 seat currently held by Council P ...  continue

Come see 'fabulous' Chinese acrobats at Shea High

PAWTUCKET -- Students at Shea High School will present a fun-filled night for the whole family next Tuesday, March 23, when the "fabulous Chinese acro ...  continue

Mathieu Center announces March coffee hour schedule

PAWTUCKET - The Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main St., has listed its remaining March schedule of coffee hours, held each Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. T ...  continue

Day trip with lunch and a show offered

PAWTUCKET - Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division and Conway's Tours are sponsoring a day trip to Aqua Turf Country Club in Connecticut for lunch ...  continue

Buffet dinner to celebrate Post anniversary

PAWTUCKET - On Sunday, March 21, the Major Walter Gatchell Post 306 and its Ladies Auxiliary will celebrate their 90th and 89th anniversaries with a b ...  continue

Don't miss Wave Credit Union Home Buyer Expo March 20

WARWICK -- Wave Federal Credit Union will be sponsoring its Home Buyer Expo this Saturday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the credit union's corp ...  continue

Come hear local bands at March 27 fund-raiser

PAWTUCKET - A music and dancing event to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will be held Saturday, March 27, from noon to midnight, ...  continue

Officials urge U.S. Census participation

PAWTUCKET - City officials, led by Mayor James Doyle, are urging residents to take 10 minutes to answer 10 questions posed on soon-to-be-distributed U ...  continue

First Cherry Blossom Festival will bloom May 1

PAWTUCKET -- Springtime fun will be the theme of the day when the city hosts its first-ever Cherry Blossom Festival on May 1.

Just as the nation's ...  continue

DMV extends its Wednesday closings to complete cleanup

PAWTUCKET - The Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the agency will be extending its Wednesday closings to complete extensive cleanup of DMV ...  continue

Fairlawn's anti-crime FACT sending out leadership ballots

PAWTUCKET - Organizers of FACT, Fairlawn Against Crime Together, are sending out ballots to members for the purpose of voting in a leadership board. B ...  continue

Free tax assistance help available now

PROVIDENCE - At United Way of Rhode Island sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites all over the state, IRS certified volunteer tax preparers a ...  continue

March 25 'Slam' opens Poetry Month

PAWTUCKET - April's Poetry Month will get a head start at the Pawtucket Public Library next Thursday, March 25. The library's first open mike night po ...  continue

Apply to join Citizens Police Academy

PAWTUCKET - Mayor and Public Safety Director James Doyle, along with the Pawtucket Police Department, are now taking applications from anyone interest ...  continue

Irish flag-raising today at City Hall

PAWTUCKET - Mayor James Doyle will host a St. Patrick's Day Irish flag-raising ceremony today, March 17, at noon in the lobby of City Hall, 137 Roosev ...  continue

Support funding now available for local arts organizations

PAWTUCKET - Grant applications are now available for local arts organizations to apply for operational support funding through the Department of Plann ...  continue

Cookbook sale at Seekonk library Saturday

SEEKONK, Mass. - On Saturday, March 20, the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library will hold a cookbook sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the lobby and adjoining ...  continue

Haitian relief benefit concert planned at Le Foyer Friday

PAWTUCKET - The Le Foyer Club and Help for the Children Inc. present Etienne Paul and Emmanuela Paul in "Tragedy & Triumphs in Songs, Sharing True ...  continue

Enjoy a spring moon hike at New Dawn Earth Center

CUMBERLAND - New Dawn Earth Center, 75 Wrentham Road, is offering a spring moon hike for families on Saturday, March 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Famili ...  continue

BRT presents a journey around the world with local musician Cory Pesaturo

CUMBERLAND - Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., will present an evening of accordion music from around the world featuring Cory Pesaturo and Fri ...  continue

Take a walking tour of Providence

PROVIDENCE - Walk with Rhode Island Historical Society guides through Providence to learn about the rivers that were moved and what happened when they ...  continue

Rory Raven will bend your mind at the Stadium Theatre March 19

WOONSOCKET - The Stadium Theatre presents a dinner show featuring the mind-bending "mentalism" acts of Rory Raven on Friday, March 19, starting at 6:3 ...  continue

Learn traditional crafts at Slater Mill's Community Guild Studios

PAWTUCKET - The Community Guild Studios at Slater Mill announces the class line-up for its Workshop Day, Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Th ...  continue

Visit Slater Mill for free on March 28

PAWTUCKET - Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave., celebrates spring with its Free For All Sunday on March 28, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

As a nod to St. Patrick's Day ...  continue

Edwards Twins impersonate the best at Stadium Theatre

WOONSOCKET - Direct from Las Vegas where they now have their own show, The Edwards Twins return to the Stadium Theatre for one night, Saturday, March ...  continue

The dogs are the real stars of '101 Dalmatians'

By FRANK O'DONNELL

Valley Breeze Entertainment Writer

When I caught up with Joel Slaven, he was working with his actors in Columbus, Ohio. "If ...  continue