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Cranston's workforce should match its diversity
By LEN CABRAL & STEVEN STYCOS When we moved to Cranston in the mid-1980's, Cranston's population was 95 percent white. Today, 23 percent of Cranston's population is black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American or mixed race, according to the U.S. Census. more
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ALLIE'S ARMY: Supporting the American Cancer Society at the Santa Maria di Prata Society on June 29 were, L-R, Allie's sister Stephanie, mom Deb, Dad Dave, Allie, Mayor Allan Fung, Ward 5 Councilman Christopher Paplauskas and Council President Michael Farina.
West alum's cancer fundraiser a success
By PAM SCHIFF Cranston High School West graduate Allie Marisi hosted her first cancer fundraiser for the American Society on Thursday, June 29 at the Santa Maria di Prata Society. The room was decorated in pink for the Breast Cancer event, and there were more
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State budget standoff
By JOHN HOWELL The Speaker of the House has no intention of altering his plan to bring car tax relief to the owners of motor vehicles even though the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is in limbo. But Cranston isn't waiting for more
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No. 10 - Grace Ohsberg Grace Ohsberg is all business, whether it’s in the classroom or on the field. Ohsberg, the No. 10 student in West’s graduating class, will head off to Villanova University this fall to study business. She has solid experience in working with others already, partaking in volleyball, lacrosse and indoor track. She also mentored freshmen and was a member of the Model United Nations. The perennial high-honors student also has a litany of awards to her name. She started off high school with the Scholastic Art Award before racking up the All-Division and All-Academic honors in athletics. She was also the Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship winner for West and a state finalist overall as well. She said the connections she was able to make through West is what she will carry to the post-secondary level. “The friends I’ve made I’ll remember forever with all the good times we had, something I know I won’t be able to experience again since I was with the same people for four years seeing them every day,” she said. “I’ll also remember all the activities I was able to take part in, and the opportunities they gave me to enrich my high school experience and to meet more people, especially my sports teams. I’ve become great friends with the girls through athletics, and they made sure that my high school career will be unforgettable.” She said that it was her goal for four years to reach the top 10, and she said she has her family to thank for motivating her to do it. “My parents motivated me to always do my best to be able to see success in life,” she said. “And also I am a triplet so I had to do better than my brother and sister just by my competitive nature.”
Soaring into the future
By JACOB MARROCCO No. 1 - Anita Fang Cranston West valedictorian Anita Fang was able to paint herself an extremely successful high school career. If you took a look at her pallet, it would include participation in the math team, peer tutoring, Science more
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OUT OF THE CLASSROOM AND ON THE JOB: Sparks were flying on June 22 at Cranston West as the newest graduates from the New England Laborers’/Cranston Public Schools Construction Career Academy put their education to the test, using the skills they learned in school on their first official job site.
Local grads seize diploma, first job in one week's time
By JEN COWART In the classroom one day, on the job site the next. On the evening of June 16, the seniors at the New England Laborers'/Cranston Public Schools Construction Career Academy experienced a life milestone: graduation from high school. That more
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LOOKING GOOD AT 100: Pictured at the resolution ceremony in Cranston City Hall on June 26, L-R, Scott Kaplan his wife Heather, Ward 2 Councilman Paul McCauley, Deby and Murray Kaplan. Missing are the Kaplan's daughters, Annie Kaplan Raxon and Melissa Kaplan.
Rainbow Bakery celebrates 100 years in business
By PAM SCHIFF To find some perspective on how long 100 years is: It is 876,000 hours, 36,500 days, or in the case of Rainbow Bakery is it almost 10 million bagels. Yes, million. Today, the bakery is run by Murray Kaplan, grandson and nephew of the more
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READY TO START: New Michael A. Traficante Enrichment Center Director Jeff Barone started at his new position Monday, ready to connect with constituents once again.
Barone takes the reins at Traficante Center
By JACOB MARROCCO Jeff Barone may no longer be working in constituent affairs, but he is far from done working with the residents of Cranston. Barone, the director of constituent affairs for Mayor Allan Fung the last four years, was recently appointed more
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SCHIAPPA'S SQUAD: This is Gershkoff Auto Body-Auburn Post 20 of Cranston/Johnston, which is one of Two Rhode Island teams that will play in the already-prestigious West Point Classic at the U.S. Military Academy in New York.
Gershkoff to play in Army West Point American Legion Baseball Classic
Even though it's been three decades since Jim Foster played American Legion Baseball, the Warwick native - who now lives in New York - still has a special and soft spot in his heart for the storied teenage program. So much so, in fact, more
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EARNING THE WIN: Anthony Melise was dominant out of the bullpen, tossing five innings while striking out eight.
Bulldogs power past Tiverton
The Cranston Bulldogs beat Tiverton, 6-4, at Pocasset Elementary School on Saturday morning. Catcher Sam Franco led the Bulldogs with one hit and two RBIs and Sam Hanley, a right fielder and recent Cranston East graduate, more
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Five Rhode Islanders pen R.I. WWII history
Book Review By DON FOWLER Did you know that there was a U.S. Air Force base located in Warwick during World War II? And that the Cranston Arms Corporation manufactured Johnson semiautomatic rifles and machine guns for the Marine Corps and the Dutch Army? more
PETTING THE PIGGY: Both twins, Ava and Vivienne Brown, age 2.5, enjoyed meeting Ariel, along with her owners Audrey Agli and Liz Smith, founders of Potbelly Manor at Pet Supplies Plus in Garden City.
Meeting Ariel, the therapy pig
By MERI R. KENNEDY Ariel is the current queen piggy of the rescue is part of Smith & Agli's Potbelly Manor's pet-assisted therapy program, located at 401 Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown. She visits local schools to teach children about being kind to more
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Slimed for a cause
Slimed for a cause Rhodes Principal Erica Stackhouse challenged fifth-grade students to raise more than $1,000 for the school's Wounded Warrior Fundraiser, and she paid for it. As a reward, the students were rewarded with an opportunity to slime their more
WHO'S GOT YOUR GOAT? Some of the 16 goats from the RI GoatScapes & Land clearing by the Herd of Hope, take their time enjoying all the brush and greenery offered to them on Sunday, June 25.
E.G. Animal Protection League goes to the goats
By PAM SCHIFF On this past sunny and cool Sunday, 16 goats from RI Goatscapes got to work on cleaning out the brush and weeds at the new Cranston location for EGAPL. According to Jackie Magnan from R.I. GoatScapes & Land Clearing by the Herd of Hope, the more
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Basta & open season are the rave at Crave RI
By DON FOWLER Cranston's Award-winning Italian restaurant and Open Season, Warwick's award-winning food truck were both the rave at CVS's Crave RI at the Dunkin Donuts Center last week. Over 60 food and beverage booths lined the oval hockey rink for what more
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HOW DOES A GARDEN GROW? Students from Mrs. Testa's, Ms. Doorley's and Ms. Ruggieri's fifth-grade classes at Dutemple Elementary pose in front of their garden box on June 21. MANY HANDS MAKE GARDENING EASIER: Members of the fifth-grade classes dig into their garden box to prepare it for planting.
Dutemple builds community garden
By PAM SCHIFF In the fall of 2016, Cranston Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse approached schools asking if anyone was interested in applying for a grant through the Rhode Island Department of Education to have a community garden. An excerpt from the more
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MANY HANDS: Marchetti was able to recruit many of his friends and family to come out on one of the hottest days of the month so far, to paint the blacktop with bright colors and designs for the students at Woodridge School.
Woodridge alumnus leaves legacy for students
By JEN COWART When thinking about what he should do for his Eagle Scout project, former Woodridge student Jeffrey Marchetti didn't have to think very long about what he wanted to do. The worn out blacktop at his former elementary school was in need of a more
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TEACHER SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE: Gym teacher Josh Procaccianti, demonstrates his own ninja style on the course.
Oaklawn's unique training exercise
By PAM SCHIFF On Monday, June 19, the students at Oaklawn Elementary School had the opportunity to train like ninjas for a few hours at the school's annual field day. Laid-back Fitness provided several of the obstacles including the warp wall, hurdles more
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FIT FOR A KING: After getting approval from the food taster, King Akram Abdelrehem, stepped up to the Royal buffet line.
A middle school goes back to the middle ages
By PAM SCHIFF Working off the seventh grade curriculum, members of the Phoenix team at Park View Middle School have studied about the Middle Ages, more specifically feudalism. The idea originated from Mrs. Larkin, who is the Phoenix Team seventh grade more
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: As the old seating is removed, sponsorship opportunities are still available for the incoming new seating. The sponsorship is tiered, with the ability to sponsor individual seats, rows and sections, with a variety of pricing options available. Donations in any amount, as well as for materials and in-kind donations are always welcomed by the CHSWAA.
Cranston West auditorium project a true group effort
By JEN COWART Fifty-four years after the Cranston High School West auditorium was installed, it is getting its very first, much-needed overhaul, thanks to the Cranston High School West Alumni Association (CHSWAA) and its partnership with the Cranston more
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ZONING IN: Cam Harris focuses on his target as he strides towards the plate.
Gershkoff hangs on late to defeat R&R Construction
Gershkoff Auto Body/Auburn Post 20 powered past R&R Construction, 5-3, at Cranston Stadium on Monday night. Gershkoff was led by Max Pierce, who had a hit and two RBIs. more
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FRIAR FELLOW: Gersham Rainone will be in the lab, rather than at the beach, this summer.
Fellowship recipient has sights set on helping others
By JACOB MARROCCO For some people it takes years or decades to determine what their calling is. For Providence College junior Gersham Rainone, it took 45 minutes. Rainone, a Cranston West graduate and recent recipient of the Robert H. Walsh Student more
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ADVANCING: Jordan Lugo hustles to third base during Monday night's game against Flood.
Flood Auto goes ahead early, downs Dirtdawgs
Early returns are in and there's not much Flood Auto manager Bryan Leahey can complain about. Monday night's 5-2 win over the Cranston Dirtdawgs in Connie Mack League play saw Flood make a number of in-game adjustments, the more
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ENTERTAINING THE CROWD: Marlene Gamba (center) leads the kids in a rendition of “Ease on Down the Road,” from the musical, The Wiz.
Gamba dances her way to city recognition
By JACOB MARROCCO To receive an award is one thing, but to inspire one is something else altogether. Edgewood Highland Principal Marlene Gamba did just that on Thursday, which also happened to be the last day of school and the date of the school's talent more
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THE NARRAGANSETT INDIAN TRIBE: Joe Flaherty, Connor DiOrio, Sophie Bastis, and Madyson Archambault took on the study of the Narragansetts. They used a posterboard and a slideshow in their presentation and created a 3D canoe and water scene along with a bow and arrow as part of the requirements. Their slideshow included maps and video as well as photos from their field trip to the museum in Connecticut.
Grant sparks learning at Glen Hills
By JEN COWART Earlier in the school year, Glen Hills third grade teacher Lisa Davis received exciting news: she was the recipient of a Rhode Island Foundation grant in the amount of $1,000 which would support her Classroom Spark Grant Project. The letter more
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Schools trim budget, but not middle school sports
By JACOB MARROCCO The recently approved Cranston Public Schools' $155.8 million budget made up for funding deficiencies through mainly operational cuts, according to Chief Financial Officer Joe Balducci. Balducci noted he was able to find the additional more
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