6/8/2021
Grant allows NP Library to loan out home office kits
Stefanie Blankenship, director of the North Providence Union Free Library, stands next to an example of the library’s new “Any Place Office Space” kits for patrons to check out. The kits include one laptop and charger, one wireless printer and charger, one mobile hot spot and charger, one USB flash drive, one wireless mouse, and printer paper. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault)
Project’s goal to improve residents’ access to technology
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Wanting to provide more residents with access to technology and bridge the digital gap in town, staff at the North Providence Union Free Library have created what they’re calling “Any Place Office Space” kits for patrons to check out and use from the comfort of their home or anywhere they choose.
Were there days throughout the past year when you felt like your dog was your saving grace? Maybe he was the reason you headed outside for a daily walk. Maybe she kept you laughing with her ridiculous antics. Or maybe your caring canine just sat with you in times of stress or uncertainty, a calm presence during an unprecedented period of time.
While the people working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic have been out there keeping us safe, our pets have been holding down the fort at home, always there to offer unconditional love.
Dr. Ann Frank of Greenville, a clinical psychologist, said, “There’s nothing fake about the benefits of having a pet by your side, especially if you’re emotionally bonded. Whether dog, cat, or bunny – our furry companions have given us lifesaving antidote for the psychological and physical stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
4/6/2021
National Park Service hopes to attract more tourists to Slater Mill
The National Park Service officially owns the Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District in Pawtucket after a property transfer was completed last week. (Breeze photo by
Melanie Thibeault )
PAWTUCKET – It’s official: The National Park Service is now in control of the Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark District in Pawtucket after a transfer of the property was completed last week, and NPS leaders say they’re excited to begin drawing more tourists to the area.
With the transfer from the nonprofit Old Slater Mill Association, the property is now officially part of the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and the NPS will now own and operate the three historic buildings on the property, including the 1793 Old Slater Mill, the 1810 Wilkinson Mill, and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House. Also included in the transfer are the approximately 3 acres of land surrounding the struc
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2/2/2021
Shea High students help build tiny home for homeless veterans
Andy Cordeiro, left, a senior at Shea High School, and Kevin Cunha, director of CTE, career readiness and workforce development for the Center for Dynamic Learning, stand in front of the tiny home that Shea students are helping build for the Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, which will house homeless veterans. The house is currently located outside Jenks Middle School in Pawtucket. (Breeze photo by Melanie Thibeault)
PAWTUCKET – Once complete, a 40-foot environmentally friendly tiny home will be moved from Pawtucket to the Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, where it will provide shelter for homeless veterans working to learn skills to find jobs and permanent housing.