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Park View Middle School holds food drive
PROUD PARK VIEW STAFF: Members of the Park View staff pose wi th a few of the boxes they will be passing out to the community to ensure a happy holiday to everyone. Park View Middle School supported … more
HARD AT WORK: After learning about the origins of Veterans Day and why it is celebrated, students at Park View Middle School began working hard to create cards and letters that would be sent to Rhode Island servicemen and women who are serving overseas and will not be home for the upcoming holidays.
Park View students send `Holiday Cheer' to RI service members
By JEN COWART Each year, as part of their Operation Holiday Cheer initiative, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor asks for help in gathering supplies for care packages, which are shipped to Rhode Island service members who are unable to return home for more
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BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING: If Rebecca Lema of Central Falls graduates she’ll be the first female firefighter in Cranston’s history. Here she and other recruits listen to Mayor Allan Fung speak.
New class with 1st female recruit begin Fire Dept. training
A new class of 17 Fire Department trainees started the first full week of their 20-week training on Monday. The class includes Rebecca Lema, who, if she graduates, will become the first woman to serve on the Cranston Fire Department. more
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Tolls will eventually hit cars
By BLAKE A. FILIPPI RhodeWorks creates a new reservoir of state power; the ability to tax our movement. While the crosshairs now fix upon long-haul Class-8 trucks and above, history teaches that our government - insatiable for more and more of our more
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PROUD PRINCIPAL: Cranston High School East Principal, Sean Kelly addresses the CEAB guests in the CHSE Media Center, an addition made to the school during the 2006-07 school year. The school was built as the one original high school in 1891.
Accreditation, ASPEN, discussed at November CEAB meeting
This month's meeting of the Cranston Education Advisory Board continued to feature Cranston's three high schools, with Principal Sean Kelly starting with an overview of the goings on at Cranston East, followed by Dutemple Principal Kim more
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A SPECIAL VISIT: Mrs. Clause and elves Trixie and Pixie took time out of their busy arrival in Garden City Center to play with Frances Chevalier, age 3, and Liam Bosco, age 18 months, with his mother, Nicolette.
Santa arrives at Garden City
Hundreds of kids of all ages helped kick off the holiday season at Garden City on Nov 26. Santa did not disappoint, as he arrived at the Center in a horse-drawn carriage and greeted his many fans. Along with him were Mrs. Claus and the more
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Surplus Provisions opens in Cranston
Frank Pereira and Tona Calandra recently opened Surplus Provisions in Cranston, selling Army/Navy surplus gear, clothes, collectibles, knives, scopes and survival supplies. They carry a wide variety of gear and clothing, including military jackets more
A DAY FOR FRESHMEN LEGISLATORS: House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed review the day’s schedule with Frank Montanaro of Cranston, the director of the Joint Committee on Legislative Services prior to Tuesday’s orientation for freshmen legislators.
Advice for freshmen legislators
Hours after his opponent in the House race conceded the election, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello stepped up to the microphone on the House floor to welcome the freshman class of … more
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FRIAS
Satisfied with State Police investigation, Frias concedes
As of press time Tuesday, the Board of Elections had all but certified Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello as winner of the highly contentious District 15 election, the results of which have been scrutinized due to public outcry more
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Dec. 2 Tree Lighting in Knightsville
On Nov. 26, volunteers arrived at the gazebo in Knightsville to prepare for their 2nd annual tree lighting featuring a visit by Santa, Christmas carols by B.A.S.I.C.S. Glee Club, hot chocolate and more. The Knightsville tree lighting will be held this more
Police Log
DUI Arrests Three individuals were arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24. The Cranston Police Department deployed 11 extra officers on the holiday to more
UNIFIED FALCONS: Faculty advisor Matt Reis speaks to a parent at the Unified Falcons table, an extra curricular club open to all students at West, which is an inclusive club encompassing the ideals that the Unified Sports program represents at a whole-school level.
Future Falcon Open House welcomes potential students
Cranston High School West and the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC) welcomed potential students for the 2017-18 school year at an open house earlier this month. Guests included middle school students who would be freshmen more
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2 arraigned on larceny in Cranston snow plow case
Two suspects have been arrested for the theft of two Park and Recreation trucks and snowplows owned by the City of Cranston, which had been stolen from the Cranston Stadium over Christmas weekend in 2015. Jason R. Lehman, age 42, of 795 Sandy Lane, more
Cranston student readies for defense industry opportunities
Two local students are among those participating in defense industry internships through SENEDIA, The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance, Real Jobs RI Partnership Grant from the RI … more
Police Log
Arrest made after resident finds suspect inside home holding television Colonel Michael Winquist recently announced the arrest of two suspects caught while breaking into a home on Mill Street after the homeowner returned home to find one the suspects more
City to make permitting easier with new electronic system
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 SPIRITED CHOIR: Members of the choir and the music director at St. David's on the Hill showed their Halloween spirit on October 30 for a special Halloween service and celebration sponsored by the Sunday School and Youth Group.
St. David's on the Hill celebrates the season
By JEN COWART The parishioners at St. David's on the Hill have spent the last several weeks celebrating the fall season and its many traditions together. Earlier in the month, the Sunday school students baked special dog treats that were sold during more
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STORM THE COURT: Cranston East celebrates after winning the final point on Saturday.
'Bolts sweep Spartans for first title, undefeated season
The Cranston East girls' volleyball team needed a quick memory after its first postseason set this year. The 'Bolts lost to Tolman, No. 5 seed out of Division II-North, after a game rife with errors and more
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State Ballet to perform at Park Theater
In their 57th performance season, the State Ballet of RI (SBRI) and Artistic Director Herci Marsden will continue to honor their title as Rhode Island's longest standing civic, regional ballet company by inspiring their audiences with more
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DISABLED AMERICAN VETS SUPPORT VA: From left to right are Raymond Denisewich, John S. Hill Sr., Donna Russillo, Kenneth R. DiLeone, Alfred “Gus” Pagel, Charles R. “Chuck” Palumbo Sr., Debra Veasey, Pasco R. “Pat” Rinaldi and Joseph R. Gagner.
Disabled American Veterans present gift cards to VA Medical Center
Continuing their long standing tradition of supporting Veterans and their families, members of the Giovanni Folcarelli Chapter #1 Disabled American Veterans visited the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) to make their annual holiday more
ANATOMY OF THE SERVE: Cranston East senior captain Amanda Hay begins her approach.
Hay helps serve up history for East
Cranston East senior captain Amanda Hay was so overwhelmed after capturing the Division II girls' volleyball title that she had trouble communicating her emotions, but it was her serve in the semifinals and title match that more
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LONG LINES: Hundreds of people turned out for the opening of Hanna Andersson in Garden City Center. Jolene Alexander arrived first at 7:45 a.m. for the 10 a.m. opening.
Large crowds at Hanna Andersson opening
By Meri R. Kennedy Hanna Andersson, a clothing retailer specializing in high-quality and durable outfits and pajamas for children, officially opened in Garden City Center on Friday, Nov. 18. Prior to the opening, hundreds of people were in line to visit more
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ROBOT DESIGN AWARD: The Bright Blue Builders won the Robot Design Award at the FIRST LEGO League qualifying tournament on November 17 at the Gordon School. Left to Right: Coach Joseph Chaves, Tyler Shammas, Rowan Chaves, of Cranston, and Lucien Chidester, Jack Silva and Mary Rapien, of Warren.
Bright Blue Builders win award at robotics event
By MARY JOHNSON An ambitious wall-climbing robot that worked perfectly in front of the judges during a design review session was key to the Bright Blue Builders' success at the FIRST LEGO League qualifying tournament at The Gordon School in East more
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MIXED MEDIA: Standing next to her 12x12 mixed media art is Jody Desiderato. In total, she had four of her mixed media artworks on display.
On Exhibit at TinTown
The newest exhibit at TinTown Studio, owned by Paul Carpentier and Dennis DelSignore, opened Friday evening, Nov. 18 at the studio at 40 Haven Ave. Intrigued by the 12”x12” format, over 65 … more
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COMMUNITY HELPERS: Pictured are just some of the many community volunteers who turned out to help feed the homeless a special Thanksgiving Day meal. Volunteering their time were (l-r) Emily Lopez, Sangeeta Verma, Mayor Allan Fung and his wife Barbara Ann Fenton and Dr. Tilak Verma.
Community gathers to feed the homeless for Thanksgiving
By MERI R. KENNEDY Last Saturday, Nov. 20, a special Thanksgiving for the Homeless was held by the RI Dream Center at Praise Tabernacle Church on Park Ave. in Cranston. Guests of all ages enjoyed a full turkey dinner with all the fixings and dessert, more
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