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Hollywood is stepping up to support Cranston High School West's Alumni Association in its auditorium renovation drive. As part of the ongoing fundraiser aimed at restoring the space, alumni are stepping forward to help with the cause from more
The sport of wrestling just recorded a pin, an off-mat move that will further boost programs at three different levels in Johnston. “This is an insurance policy for the kids who wrestle in … more
On Thursday night at a Democratic Caucus, Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) was elected the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives by his House Democratic Caucus colleagues. Shekarchi was elected to the position with a more
Father Nathan Ricci didn’t consider entering the priesthood when he was younger. “I wanted to be an architect, or a teacher, or a lawyer, or even a politician,” he said. Father Ricci said … more
Continuing an annual tradition, five distinguished graduates of the city's public schools will be inducted into the Cranston Hall of Fame this weekend. Michael F. Crudale, Dennis DeJesus, the late Wanda S. DeRouin, Ronald DiOrio, and more
Mass. man faces federal charge in prostitution case A Massachusetts man is facing federal charges in connection with a sex trafficking investigation. Devon Brown, 24, of Everett, was arrested and arraigned last week on a Mann Act more
Elementary school stars shine Cedar Hill Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio K - Callie Nelson 1 - Colin DelPrete 2 - Ali Samii 3 - Andrew Bacon 4 - Joshua Maynard 5 - Marcus … more
The forecast of a few inches of snow prompts a rush to the ‘storm cancellation’ list from a predictable bunch. Three to five inches was predicted Friday (roads were bare in much of the … more
The two contenders for mayor met for a public forum last week, trading political punches and making their respective cases to voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election. “Our city cannot go back to the … more
The City of Cranston is launching a new electronic permitting system that will make the process of applying for and receiving permits much easier and more cost-effective. Residents and contractors will be able to apply for a permit, submit building plans more
A local pianist takes her talents to Harvard this fall more
To the editor: Many are beyond disappointed by the recent actions and vote taken by four members of the Tiverton Town Council. As a lifelong Tiverton resident who has attended countless town … more
To the editor: After attending the school committee meeting on Sept. 7, I feel that our school committee thinks they have an unlimited check book.  As I sat and listened to the amount of … more
Stephanie Cerep graduated from Cranston West as a member of the class of 2004. She had attended Garden City Elementary and Western Hills Middle School. Stephanie went on to attend the Berkshire Hills Music Academy in South Hadley, Mass., more
On Saturday, Nov. 5 at Roger Williams Park, the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council will hold its annual BIG Walk Harvest Hike" 5k Walk/Fun-Run to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS). Registration will begin at" more
One of Warwick’s own has high hopes of bringing new legislature to the state of Rhode Island. Tim Lemire is a Warwick native and a professional writer currently residing in Providence. His … more
To the Editor: When Warwick needs more money to fund the city budget they can do one of two things. They can raise taxes on the 80,000 citizens that live here or they can increase total-tax-revenue (TTR) without raising taxes-to-taxpayers (TTT). Here are more
To the Editor:Retired teacher Jeffery Miner’s letter, “Teachers made up the Union” (Beacon 9/14/17), facetiously questioned my knowledge that the teachers constitute the union. Let … more
To the editor:For the woman who has written letters about coyote vs cat and thinks the cat should not be preyed upon due to her neglegence, should get themselves educated on being a responsible pet … more
In the ongoing debate about gun control in America – how much is too little, how much is too much – the shift of legislative and judicial balance has historically tilted in favor of the Second … more
By PETE FONTAINE Whether or not you're a native Johnstonian, you'll be hard-pressed not to get caught up in the excitement of a time-honored treasure known as homecoming. Excitement is running rampant from Frog City to Cherry Hill and beyond as Johnston more
Whether or not you agree with NFL players and team owners who choose to kneel in solidarity or be entirely absent during the National Anthem played prior to games is entirely beside the point. There's a problem of perspective dissonance that can never be more
By TIM FORSBERG Johnston's energy future recently became brighter and cleaner thanks to an arrangement that will give the town solar energy credits to reduce its electricity bill. The Town Council on Sept. 26 authorized Mayor Joseph Polisena to enter more
With a cast of 25 and a tech crew of 40, Richard Denningham, who heads the drama program at Pilgrim, expects a rich production of the 1925 musical “No, No, Nanette,” with music by Vincent … more
On Oct. 18, students at Park View Middle School took part in the official kickoff event for the Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative being started at the school this year. The initiative is sponsored by the NFL, the USDA, and the American Dairy more
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