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Botti, The Wailers, Stills, Collins, Marsalis, McLaughlin and Herring headline Park Theatre fall lineup
This fall the historic Park Theatre will host some of the area's most sought after, and in some cases, only, regional appearances by legends from the jazz, folk, flamenco, pop and reggae worlds. Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti (9/16), Stephen Stills more
In the fight against bullying
In the fight against bullying AT&T recently granted $2,000 to the Volunteers of Warwick Schools in support of their Heads Up Program, a series of ten, weekly half hour activities designed by a curriculum consultant to bring age appropriate bullying more
TIM McCANDLESS
Cranston shares in 3.9% growth in Boy Scouting
By JOHN HOWELL In the last year the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America has experienced a 3.9 percent growth in the number of participants with more than 11,000 in its programs. It's a statistic that Tim McCandless proudly reports. In an more
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My guardian angels
To the Editor: If you think I'm nervous, you're right, I'll tell you for sure! Here it goes: date May 27, 1972 at 5 p.m. I saw my best friend get hit by a car going over 60 mph on Warwick Avenue in front of Rhodes Ave. I was 7 years old; Mike was 6. No more
PHOTO CREDIT: Pictured is Paul Ernest Martin, a freelance photographer, with his prints on display and for sale. He has been in every The New Hope Gallery Opening,
Hundreds attend New Hope Art Gallery's Summer Show
The New Hope Art Gallery Summer Show opened on July 25 and was a great success. They had over 200 guests visit the gallery during the opening including Mayor Allan Fung who spent time talking to guests and took a tour of the show. Everyone had a" more
TECHNOLOGY IS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE: Participants in the Homestay Immersion Program had the opportunity to visit the C Lab at Cranston Library during their stay in July.
From Argentina to Edgewood
By PAM SCHIFF The Homestay Immersion Program run out of Fulbright Scholar Nilson DaSilva's Edgewood home, recently hosted 17 South American students and adults. For three weeks in July (1-23) they were given the opportunity to be immersed in English and more
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NEW LOOK: DeMarco leans outside of his restaurant last Friday, which now features a ‘K’ on the side.
Kenny’s Place back in business one year after fire
By JACOB MARROCCO It was just a August morning for Ken DeMarco Jr., until he received a call from one of his cooks at Scramblers. There was smoke in the building, but he couldn't find any flames. He implored his cook to find the source of the fire, but more
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YEEHAW: Pictured is RSVP Director David Quiroa dressed for Country Night at the senior center.
A taste of country in Cranston
Coordinated by the Cranston Department of Senior Services' RSVP Advisory Board and sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse of Cranston, Country Night at the Michael A. Traficante Center, formerly the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, was a huge success. more
HONORED: David Ciolfi is recognized on the field at Fenway Park last Tuesday as the Rhode Island Little League Volunteer of the Year.
Red Sox honor Ciolfi as Rhode Island Little League Volunteer of the Year
David Ciolfi stepped down this year after serving a seven-year stint as the president of Edgewood South Elmwood/Cranston East Little League. Ciolfi, who has taught local kids baseball and life skills for nearly two decades, more
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Jake Palazzo gets hit with a pitch during the third inning, leading to a run later in the inning.
Bulldogs cruise past Slocum for semifinal berth
The pitching of right-hander Anthony Melise and timely hitting led the Cranston Bulldogs to a 1-0 series lead in its quarterfinal matchup with Slocum on Friday evening at Lischio Field in North Kingstown, with Cranston more
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CHAMPS: Gershkoff poses for a team photo during a practice held at Cranston West last Wednesday evening.
Gershkoff wins Junior Legion title, represents Rhode Island at regionals
The Gershkoff Auto Body/Elmwood Sportscenter-Auburn Post 20 Junior Legion team beat previously undefeated Cumberland Upper Deck twice in the state championship series to become the 2017 American Legion Junior Division more
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Police Log
POLICE PURSUIT On Aug. 3 at approximately 11:34 p.m., a Cranston Police Officer on routine patrol observed a black Buick sedan traveling west on Park Avenue operating in an erratic and reckless manner. The officer followed and observed violations more
Pictured is owner and hairstylist Samantha Frew of Dream Boutique Salon giving a blow out to Amanda Cipriano.
A dream come true
A dream come true On July 22, Dream Boutique Salon opened their doors at 1672 Cranston St. Owned by hair stylist Samantha Frew who studied cosmetology in 2006 at Paul Mitchell in Cranston. Opening a salon was always her dream. They offer a wide range more
EXHIBIT A: These photos were presented by Mayor Allan Fung as evidence of a near-accident he witnessed on Reservoir Avenue. Above, the person entering the street has received something from the person in the vehicle just as the light turns green. Below, the person exits the roadway as cars begin to move on Reservoir Avenue.
CLOSE CALL
By JACOB MARROCCO Rhode Island District Court Chief Judge William E. Smith granted a temporary restraining order Thursday on implementing the Cranston panhandling ordinance in a preliminary triumph for the R.I. American Civil Liberties Union. Smith said more
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SOME OF THE PAST FESTIVITIES: Kathi Dunphy looks over a collage she made with Yvette Grullon depicting the fun they have had over the years at the Senior Games.
Enrichment Center ready to ring in 22nd Senior Games
By JACOB MARROCCO The Michael A. Traficante Enrichment Center is getting ready to light the torch. New Executive Director Jeffrey Barone and his team are in the final stages of preparation as the 22nd Annual Senior Games are set to begin on Sept. 23 at more
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NO VACATION FOR THESE GUYS: Employees of the School Plant department work diligently, even on a weekend to get Stadium school up to code and ready for the first day of school.
Taking a look inside this summer's Cranston school renovations
By PAM SCHIFF While students are able to sleep late, go to camp, head to the beach, and simply enjoy their summer vacations, the 96 employees in custodial group and the eight in trades of the plant department, under the direction of Ed Collins have been more
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The new rotary outside the CCRI Knight campus in Warwick.
Free CCRI tuition is here - Editorial
Free college tuition for Rhode Islanders is here. With Senate passage of the $9.6 billion state budget last week and its signature by Gov. Gina Raimondo, the governor’s Rhode Island Promise is now … more
TOP OF THE LINEUP: Warwick North leadoff hitter Maddy D'Amato has six hits in the team's last two games in Kirkland, Washington.
Warwick North improves to 3-0 at World Series
Warwick North pulled out an impressive, 6-5, walk-off victory over Texas on Monday, before rolling past Puerto Rico on Tuesday afternoon, 12-3, to improve to 3-0 at the Junior League World Series in Kirkland, Washington. It more
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The boastful clown run over by Trump bus
In the 17th century “Italian Commedia” a clown character well known for alternating acts of boastfulness and cowardice is called “Scaramuccia” or “little skirmisher.” more
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Let everyone eat cake
Let everyone eat cake Joining in on the milestone celebration Cranston Mayor Allan Fung presented a citation to Deby and Murray Kaplan at Rainbow Bakery on their 100th anniversary in business. Joining them in celebration was Ward 2 Council Paul more
A GHOST STORY
A GHOST STORY* * *(Profound, absurd or one big put on)You are going to love it or hate it, depending on whether or not you see this very unusual film as profound, absurd or big put on.“A Ghost … more
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That's entertainment: Twenty years ago
By DON FOWLER Tom Jones headed a big month at Warwick Musical Theatre, which also featured Kenny Rogers, Chicago, The Statler Brothers, Liza Minelli and Peter, Paul and Mary, Jerry Vale, Al Martino, Lorrie Morgan, Tony Bennett, Neil Sedaka, Roger more
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Woonsocket's Stadium Theatre leads the way
By DON FOWLER If you are looking for a major success story in Rhode Island's world of arts and entertainment, look no further than Woonsocket's Stadium Theatre. The 18th century neo-classical building opened in the center of the thriving industrial city more
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Vinny Confreda talks on the phone while surveying his crops at Confreda Farm in Warwick.
Historically bad spring almost sinks harvest season
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- In 45 years of farming, Vinny Confreda had never seen a spring like this... more
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QUALITY START: Anthony Melise picked up the win on the mound for the Cranston Bulldogs on Monday night.
Bulldogs cruise past Westerly to take 1-0 series lead
Eight first inning runs served as the catalyst for the Cranston Bulldogs' 12-2 demolishing of Westerly in Game 1 of the teams' best-of-three playoff series. Cranston sent 13 batters to the plate in the first inning at Fay more
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