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DiFazio, Turchetta pace Running for Remission
By JEN COWART Abby Turchetta and Heather DiFazio, two students at Cranston High School West continued the Running for Remission 5K tradition on Saturday. Drawing a crowd of more than 100 participants, all runners were there for the same reason: to help more
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Chili cook-off another fiery success
By PAM SCHIFF The second annual Lt. Jim Pagano Cranston Firefighters' chili cook off held on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Blue Moon Pub on Park Avenue was a resounding success. The weather was perfect, the guests were treated to top-notch chili and DJ more
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Ragosta to race for BIARI in Newport
There’s never a shortage of stress for college seniors. The weeks are winding down until graduation and, despite the onset of “senioritis,” final projects must be completed, deadlines have … more
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Passports to success for Edgewood students
By JEN COWART At Edgewood Highland Elementary School, the secret to student success is not really a secret. It's a well-known fact: When looking at student success, one must look at the whole child and their needs, strengths and weaknesses. Everything" more
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TEAMWORK: Pictured is the Founder and CEO of the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation Anna Casador along with Owner of Spain Restaurant Terri Rodriguez.
In memory of Eric Medeiros
By MERI R. KENNEDY A fundraiser was held on Sept. 5 by the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston. The event raised approximately $3,000 for both the CCAP (Comprehensive Community Action Program) and the Brain Injury more
AT THE DOOR: Greeting guests to the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston were Joanne Marzilli and Maria Manzi, both from Cranston.
More than $3K raised at Medeiros Memorial fundraiser
A fundraiser was held on Sept. 5 by the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston. The event raised approximately $3,000 for both the CCAP (Comprehensive Community Action … more
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SCARY SCENE: A visitor at one of the annual Charlie The Ghost Party’s gets a shock out of just one of the many decorations to the Sprague Mansion for this special evening. Adam Florio of Coventry will share his love of Halloween by decorating the Mansion with his collection of ghoulish characters and other frightful pals.
Be prepared for a ghostly time at Sprague
It has been known since the 1920s that there are mysterious “souls” residing at the Governor Sprague Mansion in Cranston. Maybe it is Amasa Sprague, Gov. William Sprague’s father, who was … more
For Cranston’s well-being
For Cranston's well-being Mayor Allan Fung was on hand to officially welcome Above All Holistic Health And Wellness, located at 245 Phenix Ave. on Sept. 10. This new company offers holistic health, life coaching, hypnotherapy and nutrition counseling. more
Rhode Island Philharmonic opens on high note
By DON FOWLER After 20 fabulous years under the direction of conductor Larry Rachleff, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra begins a new era as the orchestra searches for a new leader. It promises to be an exciting year as a different conductor takes more
Texas Roadhouse to donate 100% of profits to hurricane relief
On Wednesday, September 27, more than 500 Texas Roadhouse locations across the country will donate 100 percent of profits to The American Red Cross and other local organizations to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Texas Roadhouse more
GONE TO THE DOGS: Pictured with adoptable dogs from Rhode Home Rescue are Stacey Claveria (Vice President and Co-Founder) holding Porter who is a 5-month hound mix and Nadine McCaffrey (Dina) who is the Co-founder and President holding Scooby who is a 6-month-old Beagle Jack Russell mix. They held a dog adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Garden City on Sept. 10.
Gone to the dogs
Rhode Home Rescue held a pet adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Garden City on Sept. 10. The Rescue specializes in rescuing dogs from unhealthy situations; be it kill shelters, incapable owners, and surrenders and finding them the forever" homes" more
WHAT MANY DON’T REALIZE: Many who visit the Cranston High School West campus don’t realize that the CACTC building is there, and don’t realize that Career and Technical Education is a highly desirable complement to the traditional high school education. Many still have the outdated “Vo-Tech” mentality that CTE is strictly for students who are not planning to attend college and more specifically only offered for those looking for more blue-collar jobs.
CACTC offering multiple pathways
By JEN COWART Across Rhode Island and across the country, students and families are realizing more than ever, the overwhelming benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) as part of the high school educational experience. Gone are the days when CTE more
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Jose was a dud, but will Maria pack a wallop?
Jose came, we saw him, but he didn't necessarily conquer, as top winds from the now tropical storm reached just 17 mph in Providence and amounted to not even an inch of rain. more
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FAMILY FUN: There was a special sense of family – fun and fine food – featured during the three-day and 4th Annual Lebanese Festival in Cranston. The group above includes (from left) Pamela Lucas, Gail Murray, Amal Simon, Deeb Tannous and Juliette Simon in the carriage.
Lebanese Festival grows again in fourth year
By PETE FONTAINE The countless cars - as well as a variety of other vehicles - were visual proof of just how popular the St. George's Maronite Church Lebanese Festival has become in just four short years. People of all ages angled for every possible more
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MICHAEL GONZALEZ
Suspect in Cranston home invasion arrested in Massachusetts
Col. Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of one suspect involved in the recent and violent home invasion at 173 Gladstone Street. On September 13, 2017 Cranston Police were involved in a high-speed police more
POST PRIDE: The Cranston Police Department’s new Explorers Post 402 was well-presented at the recent RI Law Enforcement Training Academy by (from left) Cadets Genesis Aldana, Sofia Calderon, Inspector Robert Santagata, Eric Testa and Jesahias Quiroa.
Cranston students pick up law enforcement skills during Explorers Program
By PETE FONTAINE Four members of the Cranston Police Department's new Explorers Program were among 35 cadets who recently graduated from the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Explorer Academy under a sparkling sun that blanketed Camp Varnum in Narragansett. more
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SLIP SLIDING AWAY: Pictured on the Giant Slide at the Confreda Fall Festival were Siena Ross, age 4 along with twins Madelina and Angie Kennedy, age 4.
Fall right around the corner at Confreda Farms
This past weekend, Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, located at 2150 Scituate Ave., opened their annual Confreda Fall Festival offering an array of fall activities including Pick Your Own Pumpkin, a Giant Slide, Train Rides and new this year is the more
WHAT A FACE: Young Olivia Rapoza, age 3, stays still while her face was painted by volunteer Laura Philbrick at the FOOS Festival on Sunday.
Arts on the block at Fall Out of Summer Festival
LUMINARIES: Pictured from last year’s Flames of Hope, survivors are seated at the Illuminations of Life Ceremony to be held this year on Sat., Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the RI State House steps.
Flames of Hope ready to light up State House
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will celebrate its 12th annual Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life Weekend on Sept. 30 through Oct. 1. This year they have added some exciting new features for attendees. If it's" more
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THE COOKIE CLUB: Attending A Taste of Garden City on Sept. 7 were Cranston residents Terri Machado, Robyn Forte, Olga DeLomba and Kristen Garabedian. They are pictured enjoying cookies provided by Whole Foods in Garden City.
Enjoying a taste of Garden City
On Sept. 7, The Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce, along with Garden City Center, hosted the annual A Taste of Garden City. The event was a fundraiser for both the Chamber of Commerce and CCAP. Approximately 275 people attended the event and enjoyed more
OUR LITTLE CONTRIBUTION: Jerilyn’s Sewing School owner Jerilyn Perry and Amber Prior pose together with all of the bags headed for Texas, proud of the fact that Amber and her fellow students put their talents to good use to help others.
THE CRANSTON-HOUSTON CONNECTON
By JEN COWART When Amber Prior heard about the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, she wanted to help. An eighth-grade middle school student in Cranston, she is also a sewing student after hours, in her fourth year of sewing at Jerilyn's more
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FROM THEIR POINT-OF-VIEW: This was just one example of a simulation from FATS, which saw a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and one of the two suspects emerging from the vehicle.
Simulator brings virtual reality to CPD training
Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello, Mayor Allan Fung and Attorney General Peter Kilmartin raised their pistols as they approached an irate man who had just exited a vehicle. Kilmartin shouted at the man to stop moving toward them and put his hands more
HOW BAD IT IS: The school with which Orchard Farms was matched up, Orangefield Elementary School, was one that was devastated by the damage from Hurricane Harvey earlier this month.
THE CRANSTON-HOUSTON CONNECTION
In kindergarten on Friday morning, Tina Iacobucci and her students are sitting in a circle, straw hats on their heads, singing “This is America,” all together. Principal Beth Basile is with … more
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Joseph “Joe” Motta
Joseph “Joe” Motta, age 94, of Warwick, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Park) Motta. Born in East Providence, a son of the late … more
Nick Dionizio led the Falcons on a touchdown drive early in the first quarter.
West drops non-league game to Marshfield
The Cranston West Falcons were overwhelmed by the Marshfield Rams, 44-8, on Friday night in their season opener, a non-conference contest at Cranston Stadium. The Falcons got on the board first, but after that it, was all more
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