Smithfield

Viaduct detour enough to deter restaurant patrons

But state says construction is running ahead of schedule

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by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Even if you're the conservative type who doesn't cross your bridges until you come to them, there's one span in town that will stop you cold - and business volume at two nearby restaurant

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Plan would slash hours at village post offices; Esmond still in limbo

by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - A proposed new money-saving strategy by the U.S.

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Budget scrutiny in Smithfield raises questions on the real administrative salaries

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by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Rebuffed by the Town Council in its request for an additional $105,000, the School Committee at its May 21 meeting will discuss whether to take its plea directly to the public at the June

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With Town Council OK in hand, Starbucks is back to Zoning Board

by GERRY GOLDSTEIN, Valley Breeze & Observer Correspondent

SMITHFIELD - Still hoping to brew up business in town, Starbucks will make a repeat appearance before the Zoning Board of Review May 23, seeking permission to open a coffee shop and drive-up window on

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Southwick's Zoo backs out of Feinstein Card program

by MEGHAN KAVANAUGH, Valley Breeze Staff Writer

MENDON, MASS.

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Open house at Blackbird Farm Monday

SMITHFIELD - Blackbird Farm, 122 Limerock Road, will be holding its 4th annual open house on Monday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Public invited to Armed Forces Day Salute on Saturday

See unique historic photos and vehicles, honor veterans

SMITHFIELD - The Village at Waterman Lake, 715 Putnam Pike, will hold 2012 Armed Forces Day Salute: A Tribute to the Warriors of The Greatest

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Charity work earns Smithfield girl spot as Huggable Heroes semi-finalist

By MEGHAN KAVANAUGH

Valley Breeze Staff Writer

meghan@valleybreeze.com

SMITHFIELD - Ashley Paquette was only 4 years old when her father Roland died of stage 4 lung cancer, but her mother Kimber

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Italian dinner planned at Our Redeemer Church

SMITHFIELD - The Social Board at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church invites the public to an Italian Dinner on Sunday, May 20, at 1 p.m.

Menu items will include salad, spaghetti and meatballs, assorted br

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Children's art classes offered at Greenville Public Library

SMITHFIELD - Greenville Public Library, 573 Putnam Pike, will offer an art class for children ages 6-10, taught by Adele Karbowski, on Thursday, May 17, at 4 p.m.

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Learn Internet basics at East Smithfield library

SMITHFIELD - East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will offer a class in Internet basics on Monday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Teens invited to design T-shirts

SMITHFIELD - East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St., will run a T-shirt Design program on Wednesday, May 23, at 5:30 p.m.

Participants must supply a white or light-colored T-shirt.

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Breeze announces holiday deadline

LINCOLN - The Valley Breeze office in Lincoln will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Soroptimists meet Tuesday in Smithfield

SMITHFIELD - Soroptimist International of Greater Providence will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at the East Smithfield Public Library, 50 Esmond St.

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Chamber hosts Night of the Rising Stars dinner Monday

BURRILLVILLE - The North Central Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Night of the Rising Stars dinner on Monday, May 21, at Crystal Lake Golf Club, 100 Broncos Highway, Mapleville.

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Chamber hosts beer and wine tasting, silent auction event on May 24

LINCOLN - The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is holding a beer- and wine-tasting event and silent auction on Thursday, May 24, at Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.

Spons

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'Hiring Our Heroes' job fair set for Wednesday

WARWICK - A Hiring our Heroes Rhode Island Job Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, May 23, at the Warwick Armory, 541 Post Road, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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