For the sixth year, family, friends, and others touched by ALS will walk together in memory of Joseph Kiley and in support of those still fighting the disease. The annual Walk to End ALS will be held at Chase Farm on Sunday, Sept. 27. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46BUVWp

It’s officially the first day of fall! From apple picking and fall festivals to foliage walks and seasonal treats, we rounded up 10 affordable ways to enjoy the season in Northern Rhode Island. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xGoP6N

Born and raised in Woonsocket, Elizabeth Flynn is being recognized for her dedication to students, leadership among her colleagues, and her commitment to the Beacon and greater Woonsocket communities, states the announcement. More information: https://bit.ly/4rnTfJv

Oktoberfest returns to Pawtucket this weekend with two days of German food, seasonal beers, live music and traditional dancing at the German American Cultural Society of Rhode Island. Learn more and find ticket information found here: https://bit.ly/4rpLtPA

Last weekend marked the 8th annual Layla’s Dream motorcycle run in Cumberland. Over the years, the cause has raised more than $100,000 in memory of 5-year-old Layla Charette. Read more: https://bit.ly/47eA4IQ Photos sourced from Layla's Dream

Cumberland Mayor Jeffrey Mutter says the town’s recent credit rating downgrade will not impact the upcoming budget and that he intends to correct the issue before the town looks to borrow again. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V83FRA

Central Falls teacher and artist Julissa Magnone is taking lessons beyond the classroom with a mural outside Calcutt Middle School designed to inspire creativity in her students. Read more: https://bit.ly/4y7HkSS

The first Blue Collar Fashion Show will raise money for scholarships through Love Like Matthew, a nonprofit created in memory of apprentice plumber Matthew Vinson. Read more: https://l.valleybreeze.com/PAkYjI

What started as a hobby has grown into a Woonsocket home bakery specializing in homemade sourdough. Aly’s Lovely Loaves offers everything from savory loaves and bagels to cinnamon rolls and other sweet treats. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rgH8Op

After seven years of waiting for a kidney transplant, Cumberland resident Sarah Masterson finally got the call that changed her life. Three months later, she says she’s feeling “100-percent better” and enjoying a new sense of freedom. Full story: https://bit.ly/3V01gZe

Woonsocket resident Renee Gomes is bringing free everyday necessities directly to communities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts through her mobile thrift pop-up. More information: https://bit.ly/477XSy6

Six months after the acquisition of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center, concerns are being raised about CharterCARE’s finances and plans to close its home health services. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rmG2Rm

Weekend two of Fall Fest starts today at Phantom Farms! Along with fall activities and seasonal treats, visitors can check out new improvements and offerings around the Cumberland farm. See what’s new here: https://bit.ly/4xEY6aV

Work continues on a controversial three-story storage facility on Douglas Avenue in North Providence despite objections from the Town Council. The dispute could now be headed to court. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SPQQuE

A Valley Breeze story reunited two Woonsocket women nearly 80 years after their lives first crossed. Now, their connection has come full circle in an unexpected way. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iB8RHu

An 18.87-acre equestrian property in Scituate is on the market for $2.5 million, featuring a Cape-style home, 10-stall horse barn, indoor riding arena and acres of open fields. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rgQo5n

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A familiar Glocester restaurant is getting a fresh start. Stagecoach Tavern and Grille is hoping to open by Oct. 1 with new ownership, a new menu and some familiar faces returning from the former Tavern on Main. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UYM7ay

Communities across Rhode Island continue to weigh the use of Flock cameras. Woonsocket voted to keep the technology while considering new regulations, while Foster voted to end its contract. Foster: https://l.valleybreeze.com/Foster-Flock Woonsocket: https://l.valleybreeze.com/Woonsocket-Flock

Spotted lanternfly reports have reached record levels in Rhode Island, with growing populations in Pawtucket, North Providence and surrounding areas. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AioI3S

Pawtucket voters headed to the polls last week for several key primary races. See a full breakdown of the results here: https://bit.ly/3Vxplqm

A business that sells, rents, and services instruments and also offers music lessons has expanded, with the opening of a new location on Smith Street in North Providence. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xXwXkh

No changes are coming to Smithfield’s senior tax freeze. Town officials have tabled a potential change to the program, which currently covers about 20% of Smithfield residents. Read more at the link in the comments.

Cemetery wall repairs are back in the state’s hands as Smithfield officials work with RIDOT to find a solution for the historic Greenville Cemetery wall. With $750,000 in state funding on the line, read more: https://l.valleybreeze.com/yjfHvM

North Providence officials have ordered construction to stop on a three-story storage facility on Douglas Avenue, citing unanswered questions about the project and its approval. Read more at the link in the comments.

North Smithfield police say little information is available following a recent ICE detention along Great Road. More information: https://bit.ly/4h6lEz4

A badly deteriorated stretch of Route 44 in Smithfield will be repaved this fall, with work planned along a half-mile section of Putnam Pike from Austin Avenue to Pleasant View Avenue. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AemgvA

A Lincoln native is bringing a taste of Rhode Island to Florida with hot wieners all the way, coffee milk and other local favorites. More information: https://bit.ly/4ioSiyr Photos courtesy of Jordan Hadley.

Two men with ties to Lincoln and Cumberland are heading to Fiji to compete for $1 million on the upcoming season of “Survivor.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4de5y5n Photo sourced from Survivor’s Facebook page

A Woonsocket church has a new accessibility ramp after its previous one was stolen last month, thanks to a local business that stepped up to donate and install a replacement. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ST52D3