LINCOLN – As soon as husband and wife duo Paul “PJ” DiBiase and Wendy Elsasser hung a “great things coming soon” sign in front of Old Orchard Farm, 505 Old River Road, they said excitement rippled through the Manville community.

“People began pulling up, asking questions, posting on Facebook … I think it’s a testament to just how much they love this place and how important it is to Manville,” said DiBiase.

The former owners of New Harvest Bakery in North Kingstown, DiBiase and Elsasser said they had been to Old Orchard Farm a few times over the years; each time, they said, they were struck by the overwhelming positive energy, the picturesque old-time decor complemented by bright flowers, the quality products, and Luc Filion, the smiling face behind the counter.

From 1986 to 2022, Old Or

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