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AT LUCA + DANNI: Participating in the gift wrapping of bracelets designed and furnished by Luca + Danni, which will go to loved ones of service people, are Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn, Senator Jack Reed, Full Circle Home Executive Director Vickie Durfee, Owner and CEO of Luca + Danni, Fred Magnanimi, Mayor Allan Fung and Lt. Governor Dan McKee.
Luca + Danni and Full Circle Home wrap gifts for families with loved ones serving overseas
By PAM SCHIFF On Friday, November 18, several Rhode Island dignitaries, including Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee, Senator Jack Reed, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and Kasim Yarn, Director of Rhode Island Office of Veteran's Affairs joined Vicki Durfee, more
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A RED RIBBON: Pictured holding the red ribbon for the Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of Park Avenue Senior Care are (l-r) Program Director JoAnna Pinga, Administer Kimberly Santilli, Mayor Allan Fung and owner Irene Qi.
Park Avenue Senior Care opens
By MERI R. KENNEDY Mayor Allan Fung officially welcomed Park Avenue Senior Care, located at 1049 Park Ave. to Cranston on Nov. 17. Once home to the Knights of Columbus, the space has been newly renovated. Park Avenue Senior Care is on the first floor of more
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CHINESE AMERICAN GOTHIC: Jack Lai, an artist who has featured his work at the New Hope Gallery, offers free portraits of seniors at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center. He saw the painting “American Gothic” on a trip and repainted it an added himself into it.
Winter Show at New Hope Gallery runs through
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Holiday/Winter Show of New Hope Art Gallery opened on Nov. 15 at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, 1070 Cranston St., Cranston. The Holiday/Winter Show features more than 400 pieces of 2D and 3D art including ceramic, digital, more
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IT’S FREE: Stacy Crooks, Director of the College Planning Center of RI, plugged the Center’s services that help parents and students complete financial aid applications.
Bain students appreciate warm USA welcome
By JEN COWART In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, people chat about what they are thankful for. Family, friends, jobs and health often top the list. On Tuesday, the English Language Learners (ELL) at Hugh B. Bain Middle School celebrated a special more
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INSPECTING THE DAM: Sen. Jack Reed and Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena inspect the Almy dam in Johnston, a high hazard dam that the town continues to work on to improve safety conditions.
City's 24 dams rated for safety
By TIM FORSBERG On April 11, 1840, a severe rainstorm hit Johnston, lasting two days. Water rose behind the then upper Simmonsville dam, and on the morning of the 13th, the dike gave way. A wall of water, 11 feet high, rushed downstream, collapsing more
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A FAVORITE SPOT: The off-ramp from Route 37 at the intersection of Pontiac Avenue is a favorite spot for panhandlers. This one was pictured Tuesday afternoon.
Next step in effort to curb panhandling
By HARRY KANE An ongoing national trend to criminalize panhandling on city streets in an effort to promote motorists' safety has become a hot button issue in Rhode Island, but under Mayor Allan Fung's administration the ordinance on the books in Cranston more
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READY TO BE AN ARTIST: With a bit of instruction from artist Mark Freedman, Bill Dani tries his hand at painting a cardinal at the Hope Alzheimer’s Center.
Hope for Holidays...and beyond
For the more than 44 million Americans who provide more than 37 billion hours of unpaid, “informal” care to their aging family members, a caregiver’s work is rewarding, but not without stress, … more
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Whitewashed history of Thanksgiving
To the Editor: This Thanksgiving, please keep indigenous people in your minds and hearts. Do not forget about their struggle. Be aware that on Thanksgiving, the United American Indians of New … more
Beacon Blitz: Turkey Bowl Edition
Matt Metcalf and Jacob Marrocco preview the Thanksgiving Day games between East and West and Pilgrim and Toll Gate. more
$30,000 in grants available to support community tree programs
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), in partnership with the United States Forest Service and the Rhode Island Tree Council, recently announced $30,000 is available in matching grants to support local tree programs. A request more
KITCHEN HELP: Approximately 20 employees of the Corvias Foundation prepared and served the hot meal for the homeless, which consisted of lasagna and green beans.
Homeless Awareness Day provides food, entertainment, information
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Rhode Island Dream Center hosted the annual Homeless Awareness Day at Praise Tabernacle Church, located at 330 Park Ave., Cranston, on Nov. 5. The event, held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offered those in need a meal and entertainment, more
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‘SPORT OF MY ANCESTORS’: Shane McDonough, 13, of Cranston is a student at Providence Country Day School, where he is captain of the middle school cross country team and plays lacrosse. He is the son of Kirk and Aileen and brother to Catherine, a lacrosse player herself. He also plays hockey for the 95 Giants in Attleboro, Mass. McDonough recently traveled to the Onondaga Nation in central New York to participate in the Thompson Brothers/ Nike N7 Lacrosse Camp for Native American youth. Pictured, from left, are Miles Thompson, Hiana Thompson, Shane McDonough, Jeremy Thompson, Lyle Thompson, and Bill O’Brien.
Cranston's McDonough finds deeper appreciation of heritage, lacrosse at NY camp
By MERI R. KENNEDY Shane McDonough of Cranston is a lacrosse player. At 13 years old, he is a student at Providence Country Day School. He is also a member of the Schaghticoke tribe on his mother's side. Recently, McDonough's heritage and sports pursuits more
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THE MARCH: Marching down from the steps of Cranston High School East to the Stadium for the East playoff game against Portsmouth was Cranston East Principal Sean Kelly and Mayor Allan Fung.
Playoff parade
Playoff parade Students, faculty, alumni of Cranston High School East held a rally on the steps of the high school and listened to featured speakers encouraging the football team prior playoff game against Portsmouth on Nov. 11. Featured speakers were more
SKYING: West's Emilia Vaziri rises for a kill during the Falcons' quarterfinal match at Coventry on Thursday night.
No. 2 Coventry ousts West
The Cranston West girls' volleyball team was ousted in the Division I quarterfinals on Thursday night, falling at No. 2 Coventry, 3-0. After the Oakers handed the Falcons a 25-13 defeat in the first set, the Falcons battled more
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ON TO THE SEMIS: East celebrates after defeating Tolman and earning a spot in the Division II semifinals.
'Bolts halt Tolman's upset bid for berth in semis
The Cranston East girls' volleyball team has rarely found its back against the wall this season, compiling an undefeated record to this point, but Tolman gave the 'Bolts all they could handle. The Tigers stole more
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MATCH POINT: The Cranston East girls' volleyball team celebrates after securing the win in its semifinal match against Juanita Sanchez on Wednesday night. The 'Bolts will play Scituate for the D-II title on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rhode Island College.
Championship-bound
CREDIT SCORE: East Principal Sean Kelly and Steering Committee leader, English teacher Andrea DiCicco, are getting ready for the NEASC accreditation review in March 2017.
Cranston East readies for accreditation visit
By PAM SCHIFF High school accreditation is an important part of any public school district. Cranston East is preparing for their visit from NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) … more
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Robbery suspect
Police seek suspect in Webster Bank robbery
The Cranston Police are actively investigating a bank robbery that occurred at approximately 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, at the Webster Bank, located at 1215 Park Avenue, Cranston. According … more
SHEKARCHI
Dems look to ‘Joe’ to build consensus
The phone rings and rings. When finally it clicks to leave a voice recording, the introduction is simply one word, “Joe.” That name, already familiar to those who know the State House, … more
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A CLEANER COVE: The latest program aims at further enhancing water quality in Stillhouse Cove.
Joint project aims to improve Stillhouse Cove water quality
By DANIEL KITTREDGE Stillhouse Cove has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years, and marked a number of milestones. Now, thanks to federal grant funding and a collaboration between Cranston, the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association (EWPA), more
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East wide receiver Jake Palazzo lines up in the slot against Portsmouth. Palazzo reeled in a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
Turnovers doom East in playoff loss
Cranston East didn't give the ball away much during the regular season, but it suffered from a turnover problem at the worst possible time on Friday night. The situation wasn't ideal, either, as the 'Bolts were more
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ON THE MOVE: West quarterback Cam Alves looks to escape pressure.
Falcons fall short in freshman Super Bowl
The Hendricken Hawks beat the Cranston West Falcons, 54-30, in the freshman Super Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Cranston Stadium. 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
“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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OPEN FIELD: East running back Malik Gavek tries to get by East Providence defensive back Justice LaDuke. Gavek rushed for two touchdowns in a lopsided win for the 'Bolts.
'Bolts shut out Townies in crossover matchup
The Cranston East Thunderbolts rolled over the East Providence Townies 42-0 Friday night under the lights at Cranston Stadium. more
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