The Cranston Herald
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By DON FOWLER On just about any given day, whether rainy, snowy, cloudy or sunny, Broad Street, Narragansett Boulevard and Narragansett Parkway are filled with walkers from Cranston and Warwick. My frequent walks start from Park and Broad Streets in
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By Don Fowler
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10/30/17
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By PAM SCHIFF For the fourth year, the World Language Department of Cranston East held a special meet and greet for teachers, parents, students and families of their ELL students in the senior caf on October 18. The Feast is run in conjunction with the
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By Pam Schiff
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10/28/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG A major bill was passed in the Rhode Island State House to change the laws on paid sick leave in the state, and some Cranston residents are more than thrilled for the changes to be implemented. At a recent meeting, members of the
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/27/17
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Peter S. McDevitt, age 57, of Cranston, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 16, 2017.
Born in Providence, a son of Phyllis H. (Gutmueller) McDevitt and the late Joseph T. McDevitt, Sr., …
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10/27/17
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ASSAULT Officer Smith arrested Michael Vargas, 26, of 165 Cherry Hill Rd. in Johnston on Oct. 22 at 2:15 a.m. for domestic simple assault/battery and domestic disorderly conduct. His arrest is the result of a disturbance in the area of 56 Argyle St.
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10/27/17
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By PAM SCHIFF First brought to the district's attention on September 14, central administrators have worked diligently with teachers throughout the district to get technology registered and identified, and have teachers remove identifying photographs of
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By Pam Schiff
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10/27/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG At no cost to the city, the Beachmont sports complex on the corner of Beachmont Avenue and Ashmont Street got some much-needed repairs and renovations made to its basketball court. The renovations came courtesy of the Rhode Island
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/26/17
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By JEN COWART Last month, The Village for RI Foster and Adoptive Families was honored in Washington D.C. at the Angels in Adoption three-day event, sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCIA). Traveling to Washington D.C. to
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By Jen Cowart
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10/26/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG The October City Council meeting went like most - votes were taken on minor ordinances and resolutions, discussion was had between councilmen, and public discourse was heard from those in attendance. Things got interesting towards
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/26/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG It's not very often, almost never actually, that buildings are dedicated to people still living. But former mayor and current school committee member Michael Traficante has built quite a legacy in Cranston, so he is bucking the norm
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/26/17
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By JEN COWART On Monday, October 16 the Cranston School Committee put forth a resolution that will allow the newly-renovated Cranston High School West auditorium to be renamed as the Cranston High School West Alumni Auditorium. School committee member
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By Jen Cowart
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10/26/17
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The Middle School Cross Country Division Championship took place Tuesday afternoon at Rocky Point Park. Seven schools participated in the race and the course was 1.81 miles long. Coventry's teams placed first in both the
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By Ryan D. Murray
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10/26/17
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The Cranston West football team outlasted East Providence in a Division I-A matchup on Saturday afternoon, as the Falcons improved to 3-1 in league play with a 20-14 edging of the Townies. Senior quarterback Nick Dionizio
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By Matt Metcalf
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10/26/17
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It was a shame that one team had to come away with a loss after Cranston East and La Salle put on a show for a big crowd at Cranston Stadium on Friday evening. Unfortunately for East, it endured its first loss of the season
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By Matt Metcalf
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10/25/17
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Shelby, the four-year-old Great Dane mix is ready to be adopted and is waiting for you at the Cranston Animal Shelter today.
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10/25/17
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The semi-annual public meetings to present findings in compliance with the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act (R.I. General Laws 1-5-1 et seq.), on Federal Aviation Administration, Part …
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10/24/17
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For the third year in a row, Cranston first responders are joining together for the “Hot on Your Heels 5K” at Garden City Center.
The event, which includes a kid’s fun run and a 5K road race …
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/23/17
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Callie was turned in by her owners due to no fault of her own and is very sad and confused at the shelter, so you should take her home and make her happy!
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10/21/17
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By JEN COWART The Park View Middle School National Junior Honor Society has started off the school year, full-speed ahead, nominating and voting in officers, and hosting their first fundraiser of the year, all before Thanksgiving. Madison Louro, Rachael
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By Jen Cowart
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10/19/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Bain Middle School is getting quite the prize thanks to the work of one of their technology teachers, Justin Hopkins. Hopkins teaches at Bain by day, but also works part-time as a computer repair technician for the Best Buy on Bald
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By Thomas Greenberg
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10/19/17
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By JEN COWART Friday, October 13 was a lucky afternoon for the students at Cranston High School West, Western Hills Middle School and Hope Highlands Middle School, as it was the annual Cranston West Homecoming Pep Rally. Student council representing both
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By Jen Cowart
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10/19/17
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ASSAULT On Oct. 15 at 12:27 a.m., Officers Sirois and Medeiros arrested Aaron Lashus, 26, of 1164 Plainfield St. in Johnston for domestic simple assault/battery, domestic vandalism/malicious injury to property, and domestic disorderly conduct. His arrest
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10/19/17
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By JEN COWART Thanks to a collaboration between the staff and families at Stone Hill Elementary School, there is a lot more for students to do during recess time each day. What was formerly a drab outdoor play space is now inviting and exciting for
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By Jen Cowart
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10/18/17
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By PAM SCHIFF On Monday, October 16 the Cranston School Committee held their monthly meeting at their new location, the Cranston High School East auditorium. Going through the agenda, they offered citations, congratulations and farewells. They presented
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By Pam Schiff
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10/18/17
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Cranston West gave Hendricken all it could handle on Friday night, tying the game just prior to halftime, before a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns allowed the Hawks to escape with a hard-fought, 27-14 victory. West
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By Matt Metcalf
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10/18/17
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