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Don Schwartz atop Mt. Kilimanjaro
A Lifetime of Adventure
A son's salute to his father more
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Lisa Barsumian creates art with her 40-year-old Dutch printing press
Lisa Barsumian: Elegance Without Complication
Barsumian finds the beauty in the mundane more
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Providence Bruins player Bobby Robins' tobacco habit almost cost him his health and career
Fight of His Life
A rising hockey star battles back on to the ice more
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Milan Fine Clothiers
It's not just for men more
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Speak-Out: Cemetery Grinches, charming tree swings
Well, just in time for this blessed Christmas season, St. Mary’s Cemetery has put up signs all over the place, effective Dec. 1, and I quote, “Notice is hereby given that any and all … more
Celebrating a Decade of Laughs with AS220's Resident Comedy Revue
Stay laughing with Empire Revue at AS220 more
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Ian Fitzgerald Builds a Bigger Sound on His New Record
Ian Fitzgerald teams up with Smith&Weeden, MorganEve Swain and more on his new record more
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Letter: Gary Wagenbach and the Spirit of Christmas
To the editor:We have all heard (or read) “The Merchants of Venice,” but did you know that Warren had its own “Merchant of Water Street,” aka Gary Wagenbach, who owned … more
From Grief, Growth: Dealing With the Death of a Child
One woman explains how she coped with tragic loss more
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The East Sider: Meet Author Hester Kaplan
Kaplan’s writing is inspired by public figures and personal experiences more
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9 Clubs to See Live, Local Music in Providence
These nine venues are showing off the best in local music more
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How Rhode Island Will Keep Fighting Tyranny in the Age of Trump
Rhode Island has a history of problems with authority more
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Letter: If they could turn back time
To the editor: Did the organizers of the yoga pants demonstration/parade hurt Hillary Clinton's chances to become history's first female President of the United States?  Unfortunately, the … more
Co-founder of Pawtucket's Mixed Magic Theatre, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley.
Making Mixed Magic
“The arts can play a critical role in bridging the gap between inner city minority youth and the rest of our society." more
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Dylan Laurenzo died as the result of injuries suffered in Tuesday’s car crash at the Sunoco on Rt. 6. He was a senior at Johnston High School.
2 die in car accident on Rt. 6 and Bishop Hill Road
By MARY JOHNSON Dylan Laurenzo, 18, of Johnston, and Taylor Reilly, 18, of Coventry, have died of injuries sustained in Tuesday's crash and fire at the Sunoco gas station in Johnston. Laurenzo, who celebrated his 18th birthday last Friday, was a senior more
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DISCHARGED: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently cited Johnston for unauthorized sewer discharges into the town’s rivers and wetlands. Pictured in the Pocasset River are Johnston Town Councilman Richard DelFino III and John Lockett, during a recent river clean up project.
Water Woes: EPA charges Johnston for sewer discharges
By TIM FORSBERG In a September order of compliance letter addressed the Department of Public Works and the town, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated that they have reason to believe that overflows from Johnston's sewer system more
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SLOW DOWN FOR SAFETY: Robert Russo wants a speed hump placed on Morgan Avenue to slow traffic. He was hit by a car on the road when he was a child, his son was nearly hit recently, and his dog was killed by a hit and run driver.
Russo hopes to slow traffic, decrease Morgan Ave. accidents
Morgan Avenue resident Robert Russo is tired of drivers speeding in his neighborhood and has taken matters into his own hands to solve the problem. “I’m a fifth generation resident, my son is … more
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OPERATION UNCOVERED: The Johnston Fire Department last year notified police of a marijuana growing operation on Winfield Road following a smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspection. During a presentation to the Johnston Town Council, the Attorney General’s office provided insights on future approaches to marijuana in the community.
Council hears pot report
In the first of a series of planned presentations to city and town councils across the state, Assistant Attorney General Joee Lindbeck on Monday provided the Johnston Town Council with a comprehensive view of the state of marijuana in more
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THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON: Pictured are siblings Jacob Morse, age 9, and Liliana Morse, age 7, whose lives have changed so much after the murder of their mother in Johnston. They were officially adopted by Jami and Jeff Morse last Christmas.
Family celebrates Christmas miracle
By MERI R. KENNEDY At a beautiful home in rural Richmond, 8-year-old Liliana Morse and her 10-year-old brother, Jacob, were decorating the Christmas tree with their family. Christmas music played in the background while they and their four brothers and more
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Cranston Public Schools 2016-2017 Bus Schedule
Students should be at stop 5 minutes before pick-up time.Please be aware that changes may be made to this list up to and after school begins. Updated lists will be available on the school district … more
TELLING HIM THE STORY: Jim and Katie Bonner seek Congressman Jim Langevin’s assistance over reactivation of the rail spur. They talked with Langevin at his luncheon meeting in Warwick Saturday.
Wrong side of the tracks
By MARY JOHNSON Just north of the Pawtuxet River, in the quiet neighborhood of Park View in Cranston, tidy capes with vinyl siding and boxy industrial buildings, sit side by each. It's a multi-generational neighborhood with a strong sense of community, more
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CHECKING OUT:While checking out at the Walmart on Plainfield Pike in Cranston, young Ariah Dubreuil, age 5, enjoyed wearing her new friend’s hat, Cranston Police Officer Jaclyn Casaceli.
Kids get a charge at Cranston’s first Shop With a Cop
By MERI R. KENNEDY On Dec. 10, many shoppers at the Walmart on Plainfield Pike in Cranston were wondering what all the police activity was all about. In entry at the store stood Chief of Police, Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Police Officers and Cadets. more
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FAMILY PHOTO: The Ramirez family enjoyed their visit with Santa Claus, Elf Hailey and Elf Giuliana. Pictured are Jaileen, age 11, Jordan, age 4 months and Jayrome, age 5.
Stop by and enjoy the city's official Christmas Tree
By MERI R. KENNEDY Cranston residents and Mayor Allan Fung welcomed the holidays with the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony and holiday celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Despite the cold evening, hundreds of residents, of all ages, attended this more
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BEE-ING CRAFTY FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Sophia Deal, Mia Santomassio, Kyleigh Davis and Allison Needham put their crafting skills to good use last week, selling their homemade accessories to raise money for the Cranston Animal Shelter.
4th grade entrepreneurs sell bracelets to help animals
By JEN COWART Sophia Deal, Mia Santomassio, Kyleigh Davis and Allison Needham, fourth-grade students at Glen Hills Elementary School, put their crafting skills to work to help the Cranston Animal Shelter. About a month ago we started talking about this" more
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GEARING UP FOR A GREAT NIGHT: The Thirsty Beaver’s 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Drive was organized by Ed Brady, co-owner of The Thirsty Beaver, along with the Thirsty Beaver Mascot and Marines, Sgt. Brandt Weilbacher and LCPL David Sevigny.
Thirsty Beaver, local companies support Toys for Tots
Local employees ran toy drives and delivered more than 2,000 toys to the Thirsty Beaver Hometown Pub and Grub in Cranston, on Dec. 5, part of the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots holiday toy drive with the Marines, Sgt. Brandt Weilbacher and LCPL David Sevigny. more
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