AG candidate Archambault chases votes with handshakes, TV ads, Web savvy

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Making the most of personal space and cyberspace, farm-boy-turned-prosecutor Stephen Archambault is pressing the flesh and ... continue

Support for abandoned, sick dog comes too late

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - He was a pooch with no identification, no luck, and no future - and now police are trying to locate whoever abandoned him ... continue

All aboard the Hilltop Railroad

Blackstone couple builds railroad village in back yard

By Brenna McCabe, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

BLACKSTONE - In 17 years, the back yard of a King Street cottage-style home transformed from a s ... continue

Special Olympics of R.I. chooses Smithfield for its home

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Special Olympics of Rhode Island, which provides free sports training and competition for some 2,700 youngsters and adults w ... continue

Pizza and toddlers headed to Douglas Pike building

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - After voicing initial concerns over the wisdom of putting a liquor-serving restaurant in the same building as a pre-school d ... continue

Fonseca parking ban plan fails

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - A proposal that would restrict the number of small commercial vehicles - including cars and pickup trucks - that people can ... continue

Caught between neighbor and town, developer goes to court against both

By GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - It's a project that in the long run could change the face of this community's busiest shopping area - for the better, say so ... continue

RIC, neighbors grow Fruit Hill Farmer's Market

By ARLINE A. FLEMING, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

NORTH PROVIDENCE -- A blank slate of a parking lot evolved into a colorful outdoor marketplace on Friday afternoon as the Fruit Hill Fa ... continue

Attention candidates: Labor Day forces early advertising deadlines

Next week's Valley Breeze & Observer will be the last before the Sept. 14 Primary Elections. Because of Labor Day weekend, we will have early advertising deadlines. Offices are closed Monday.

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Help for pet owners who can't afford animal care

SMITHFIELD - If you have a sick or injured pet but not the money to care for it, you need not abandon it - help is available.

Since 2004, the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association has maintaine ... continue

50 Years Ago

* Local children got out to raise money for the Providence County Emergency Polio Fund by making items by hand to sell at a table set up in front of a store in Greenville, by putting on a variety show ... continue

Teens invited to programs in Greenville

SMITHFIELD - Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, announces the following September youth programs:

Every weekday afternoon the After-School Center is open for middle and high school students ... continue

Greenville Public Library offers renovation program

SMITHFIELD - Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, announces the following adult programs.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB - Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Members of the Mystery Book Club will meet to di ... continue

Greenville Library lists September children's programs

SMITHFIELD - Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, announces the following September children's programs:

Registration for storytime will take place Monday-Saturday, Sept. 20-25. Storytimes fo ... continue

Apple Blossom Garden Club will meet Sept. 14

SMITHFIELD - The Apple Blossom Garden Club's first meeting of the fall will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 54 Cedar Swamp Road, at 6:30 p.m. After a brief meet ... continue

'Concert in the Courtyard' Tuesday

SMITHFIELD - Greenville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 735 Putnam Pike, will hold its last "Concert In The Courtyard," Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30 p.m., featuring the musical talents of Mike Collett ... continue

East Smithfield Library offers computer workshops

SMITHFIELD - East Smithfield Library, 50 Esmond St., announces the following computer workshops:

EXCEL BASICS - Tuesday, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This workshop ... continue

Are you hurricane ready?

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