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Welcome to Cranston
Universal Wealth Management has relocated from Providence to a new, remodeled office at 945 Reservoir Ave. in Cranston, and was recently welcomed by the city. Pictured with Mayor Allan Fung is owner Karen Emma, a longtime Cranstonian, more
Fears of excess voters deemed as ‘trumped up’
Rhode Island’s size, and the fact that elections here are community-run rather than directed by some large external organization, is one of the best safeguards against voter fraud. “It’s … more
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PURSUING ACHIEVEMENT: Twelve Cranston public school teachers have been selected to participate in a new English as a Second Language Instruction training program. Pictured, from left, are Lisa Barrentine, Sheila Grace, Mary Colannino, Dawn Renaud, Mia Acciardo, Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse, and Kristin Ward attending the program’s kick-off last week.
12 Cranston teachers selected for $480,000 ESL training initiative
Twelve Cranston teachers are heading back to college for intensive English as a Second Language Instruction training as part of a $480,000 initiative to close the achievement gap" for students who are English Learners (EL). Eight percent of the" more
Fortune Premy: Fortune Premy has been nominated as Student of the Week. She is a junior at Pilgrim High School. Fortune is a great student and an amazing role model to her peers. However, it is her incredible personality that motivates. Speaking of motivation, she is one of the very few students with such a positive and upbeat personality that she can even make a grumpy person happy and in a good mood.
This Week's Warwick Star Students
Elementary school stars shine Cedar Hill Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio K - David Ellinwood 1 - Nathaniel Centeio 2 - Emma Sammartino 3 - Grace Marchand 4 - Aadhira … more
Wine Pairs Well With A Splash of Color
“Everyone can paint” is the philosophy that drives A Splash of Color. more
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MAJOR PROJECT: Brian Pierson, pipefitter foreman for Delta Mechanical, discusses the project with visiting officials.
Edgewood Highland HVAC project touted for economic, energy, educational benefits
Touting the project's educational and energy-saving benefits, local and state leaders last week toured Edgewood Highland Elementary School to view the facility's new heating and air conditioning system. The work was made possible more
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TINY DANCERS: Getting into the swing of things was this crowd of dancers during Cavalcade of Bands.
Swinging the night away
Swinging the night away The Providence Federation of Musicians Local 198-457 of the American Federation of Musicians hosted the Cavalcade of Bands this past week at Cranston's Rhode on the Pawtuxet. Attendees enjoyed dancing to the sounds of swing more
“There is a huge time commitment to this position. It can really be a full-time job in itself.” - Janice Ruggieri
An unusual school election phenomenon in Cranston
By JEN COWART Last week's presidential election has been deemed a historic election with unprecedented results, and it is has consumed voters' attention in the past many months. Meanwhile, here in Cranston, one local election had an unusual aspect that more
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Letter: Big price tag for school start time change
To the editor: I have had a lot of people ask me who they should vote for if they are against the proposed school start time change. They are concerned about the fact: • that it will be … more
A letter writer asks why those who marched in the recent yoga pants parade did not show up for the Veterans Day event in Barrington? "My hope is that next year, they and others will attend the ceremony on Veterans' Day to show their gratitude to the men and women whose service affords all of us the right to show our displeasure in the form of a public protest."
Letter: To yoga pants paraders, where were you on Friday?
To the editor: On Nov. 11, 2016, I attended a service at our town hall, organized to remember all those who have served our country in the military.  It was a short, but impactful … more
One way - their way
There was no room for doubt at the Park View Middle School community meeting last Tuesday: Cranston felt slighted by the City of Providence. In one of the more significant bipartisan, cross-city efforts in recent months, parties from both sides of the more
Letter: What happened with schools' strategic plan?
To the editor: What happened? Sheesh. Thirty-one people, countless meetings, multiple surveys, a couple of PHD’s, four pages of paper and several thousands of dollars later and this is … more
BELIEVE IN BAILEY: Cranston West had unprecedented support for Friday’s Pink Out as they fight on behalf of one of their own, math teacher Gina Bailey, who is currently battling breast cancer. A huge crowd gathered with balloons as the school held an impromptu after school photo shoot outside in the courtyard for faculty, staff, and students, and cheers in support of Bailey could be heard across the grounds as the group sent her good wishes through both photos and video.
Pink Out
Schools across the city are taking part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Faculty, staff, and students are raising money for groups such as the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and the American Cancer Society more
Hiring our heroes job fair for veterans & their spouses at armory Oct. 18
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its local partners will host Hiring Our Heroes, a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses, on Tuesday, October 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Warwick National Guard Armory, 541 Airport Road, more
Navy vessel Yankee on the rocks off Westport.
Letter: Salvor’s plan to refloat Yankee didn’t go so well
To the editor: My last report told about the U. S. Navy ship Yankee going aground off Westport.  Applications were sent out by the Navy asking for bids to salvage the ship. A Mr. Arbuckle … more
Honor Cirella's memory with love
There are simply no words to express life's most tragic sorrows - and nothing drives that point home more than when a bright, well-liked and happy teenager is taken too soon by forces beyond the advances of modern medicine. In the end, a not-well-known more
"I don't know anything about Mr. Sorrentino, but I do know that he has a right to his opinion," wrote Kathy Kanterman in a letter to the editor.
Letter: Serious questions for yoga pants paraders
To the editor: To the men and women who marched in protest to Alan Sorrentino's editorial regarding yoga pants, I ask you this... Have you ever seen a woman in a sari or a man in a turban and … more
EARLE VOTES: Earle delivers Slavin’s absentee ballot.
Spokesdog
Earle the Service Dog is fast becoming a media celebrity and spokesdog for well trained and properly socialized service dogs. The cheerful and calm yellow lab had his 15 minutes of fame recently when a photo of him greeting Vice President-Elect Mike more
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LITTLE ELF: Maria Manzi, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, shows the White Elephant Room at the Holiday Bazaar.
Scenes from St. Mary’s Bazaar
Scenes from St. Mary's Bazaar From a cute dog getting homemade dog biscuits to future newlyweds picking out their first Christmas wreath, it was all happening at the at the St. Mary's Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary's Holiday Bazaar held Nov. 5-6. All more
ANNOUNCING CAMPAIGN: Phil Slocum, right, board chairman and Steve Horowitz, left, president and CEO of Saint Elizabeth Community are joined by Craig and Sue Carpenter, campaign co-chairs at Tuesday’s announcement at the Iron Works Tavern.
Saint Elizabeth capital campaign off to $3.3M start
Saint Elizabeth Community, which last conducted a major capital campaign 15 years ago, publicly announced last Tuesday a $4.5 million campaign to address a series of projects. During the … more
Deceivers in the Democratic party
To the Editor:Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527) wrote “The Prince,” his cynical criticism of political leaders and the political system of his time.  What Machiavelli wrote … more
Tyler & Ryan, Bristol's Band of Brothers
The Falcoa Brothers are a hit on YouTube and IRL more
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La Salle Academy to induct eight alumni into the Hall of Fame
Eight distinguished alumni will be inducted into the La Salle Academy Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Nov. 17. More than 300 alumni family, friends, and supporters of La Salle are expected to attend the more
Amanda Soule Flourishes in PVD’s Ceramics Community
Playful ceramics with caring messages more
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Letter: Barrington resident and Times need to check facts
To the editor: After reading a letter to the editor from Paul O’Brien, I need to respond to all the non-facts Paul published.  Mr. O’Brien blames the Committee on … more
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