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SELF-MADE: Lifelong Cranston resident Bianca Christofaro began her successful cake business from her apartment in 2010. She never dreamed she would someday be her own boss, doing what she truly loves.
Cranston’s Christofaro finds recipe for success
Sitting across from Bianca Christofaro – the mastermind behind the bake shop Queen B’s Cakery – is, in a word, humbling. Serving successfully as a custom cake conceptualizer, baker and … more
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Marina set to start dredging project
By JOHN HOWELL Everything looks to be in place for the new owners of Norton's Marina to start dredging a channel for a travel lift. According to K. Joseph Shekarchi, attorney for Prime Marina East Greenwich, the Florida-based company has already gained more
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Rocky Point 'First Day Hike' draws more than 400
By TIM FORSBERG It was a walk in the park for the more than 400 participants who took part in this year's First Day Hike at Rocky Point. Hikers across the country started their year off on the right foot by joining First Day Hike events organized by the more
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COME TO CONIMICUT: Meg Mut, a realtor with Century 21, and Virginia Barham, president of the Conimicut Village Association, are putting on a small business open house, with the hopes of bringing in new business owners to the historic Warwick village.
It takes a village
Conimicut is open for business – literally. Wednesday Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will mark the first annual Conimicut Village Downtown Open House event, where prospective small business owners … more
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Low SAT scores put Warwick curriculum in focus
Standardized test scores that measure college readiness in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) in Warwick have once again sparked a conversation about how student proficiency is gauged in the … more
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Woman charged with multiple bomb threats, harassing calls
Bristol Police have arrested an Illinois woman after she allegedly made multiple bomb threats and several harassing phone calls to businesses in town over the past four years.Liesel Serbst, 47, of … more
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Residents urged to stay indoors as major storm lashes RI
Officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as white-out conditions are making driving treacherous all over the state amnd a blizzard warning has been issued. As much as two inches an … more
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CUTTING THE RIBBON: Eden Park Principal Courtney Sevigny, joined by students and teachers, cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the celebration of the Pathfinder Project.
‘The opportunities are endless’
The space is bright, open, futuristic. Visitors might not expect those descriptors to be associated with Eden Park Elementary School, which was constructed in the 1950s – and, like many of … more
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The driver of a red Ford Escort was brought to RI Hospital after a three-car accident at Metacom Avenue and Tupelo Street Friday morning.
One hurt in three-car wreck on Metacom Ave
One driver was taken to the hospital after three cars were badly damaged in a crash at Metacom Avenue and Tupelo Street Friday morning. The driver of a 1990 Ford Escort was complaining of pain and … more
Busiest year ever for fire, rescue crews
2016 was the busiest year ever for the Warren Fire and Rescue Department, and the department’s chief believes the numbers have nowhere to go but up: “People don’t realize how busy we are as … more
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CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS: Erik Wallin, executive director of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, said the care packages show those deployed that they are “close in our hearts.”
100 care packages expected at OSDRI as part of 17th Operation Holiday Cheer
Lt. Gov. Dan McKee joined several state and local dignitaries and sponsors to kick off the 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer at the Rhode Island National Guard Armory in Warwick on Tuesday … more
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HE COULDN’T MISS HER: There was no question that Norwood second grader Bryna Lemonde is a Friars fan. She had drawn a PC on her cheek and Coach Cooley quickly picked her out of the crowd. They tried to place a surprise call to her father, but he could be reached and they were unable to leave a voice mail.
PC’s Cooley visits Norwood Elementary
The students and faculty at Norwood Elementary School got a treat on Monday morning, as they welcomed Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Cooley for a visit. The coach initiated the … more
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HALL OF FAMERS: The members of the Cranston Hall of Fame’s class of 2019 gather together following Friday’s dinner. Pictured, from left, are Steven Maurano, David Schiappa, Dawn Piechocki – who represented her late father, Leonard D’Errico – Meri Kennedy and Michael Chalek.
‘Cream of the crop’
“A community reveals itself not only by the people it produces,” Michael Traficante said, quoting President John F. Kennedy, “but also by the people it chooses to honor and recognize.” By … more
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Nurse burnout, $2M monthly losses wears on Kent Hospital
By JOHN HOWELL The pandemic has dealt Kent Hospital a financial and staffing blow that only an injection of funding and a reduction in Covid patients can remedy. Dr. James Fanale, Care New England President and CEO gave the Warwick Rotary Club an more
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ABBY WILDGOOSE
Student directed ‘Great Gatsby’ this Saturday at Toll Gate
Few eras have had as much of an impact on the United States as the Roaring Twenties - that time in the early 20th century where the American people felt invincible, their ambitions as headstrong and … more
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Bristol arrests: DUI, B&E, bomb threats
The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests this week: Tatiana Paulino, 19, of Windward Lane in Bristol, was charged with domestic assault after police were called to a family … more
THE GARDEN HE HELPED BUILD: Nicholas Loffler is seen at the memorial that he and members of Providence Troop 76 built at the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory.
Eagles land, improve Rangers’ armory
Eagles have had an impact on the Pawtuxet Rangers, or more accurately on the Rangers’ Armory on Remington Street in the village. Over the past four years, five Eagle Scout projects have … more
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RUN OF HONOR: Park View Middle School hosted its seventh annual Veterans Day 5K event at Roger Williams Park on Monday. Above, Logan Seals of Johnston and other participants are seen at the start line for the 1-Mile Kids Fun Run. Seals went on to win the race with a time of 6 minutes, 27 seconds. For full coverage, turn to Page 6.
On the run for veterans
As part of what has become a tradition in Cranston, Park View Middle School hosted its seventh annual Veterans Day 5K event at Roger Williams Park on Monday. More than 600 people are estimated to … more
UPDATE: Winter storm warning issued
The snow has ended for today, but round two is on the way. The flakes will start flying again Saturday morning, lasting through the evening, the National Weather Service forecasts. The snow should … more
STEPPING OUT TO ALL SHOOK UP: A dance scene from the show All Shook Up with hits by Elvis Presley being presented by the Arts at Hendricken include Thomas Simonetti, Marissa Birmingham, Thomas Jaques, Zach Youngs and David Santana in the first row, Maddie Abood, Luigi Cubellotti and Hannah Wind second row and Liz Barrett and Mira Tapper in the third row.
A lot of shaking going on at Hendricken this weekend
The Arts at Bishop Hendricken presents All Shook Up  as its fall musical opening tomorrow at the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater on the campus of Bishop Hendricken High School and running through … more
Bristol Police: Assault with dangerous weapon, domestic violence, and more
The Bristol Police Department responded to the following calls between March 13 and March 19: Monday, March 13 Police assisted with a “disorderly juvenile” who would not get in his … more
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed stopped by Ferri Middle School on Monday morning to give students background on how the House and Senate operate.
All in a day’s work
Persistence paid off for Ferri Middle School student Daniel Wulf. While his civics class was studying the founding fathers, the Constitution and the differences between a congressman and a … more
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DOG WITH A PUNCH: Deb Quattrini works with Hunter on his punching – actually more of a stretch at the gym.
Canine gym for dog, owner fitness
Sue Parker says she tired of cooking, so instead of baking treats and serving them up in her canine bistro, she’s transformed the establishment – with the help of a lot of usual items … more
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MADE TO ORDER: Luis Fidas and Nick Crudale cooked omelets to order. Waiting for hers is Catherine White, who would have been out on the water frostbiting with the Frozen Few if not having pulled a muscle shoveling snow earlier in the morning.
Teaming up for brunch
Food brings people together, and that’s just what Florence Spenard and Ken Gilbert had in mind when they spoke with Chef Steven Versacci of the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center last … more
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CLASSIC CROWN: Miss Teen Rhode Island North America Sophia Skaltsis, who lives in Warwick and attends The Prout School in South Kingstown, is all smiles while wearing her prestigious crown.
Miss Teen RI ran on platform of childhood cancer awareness
Sophia Skaltsis and Megan Ranucci stood on the Stadium Theater stage in Woonsocket on a recent Sunday afternoon, their hearts pounding and nerves understandably at an all time high as they held hands … more
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