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FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: On the left, 1-year-old Sienna Troia leans in with dad David to touch the statue of the Madonna at the St. Mary’s Feast Parade on Sunday. Mom Jessica joined them, as it was Sienna’s first-ever St. Mary’s Feast.
Cranston rings in 112th Annual St. Mary's Feast
First time for everything On the left, 1-year-old Sienna Troia leans in with dad David to touch the statue of the Madonna at the St. Mary's Feast Parade on Sunday. Mom Jessica joined them, as it was Sienna's first-ever St. Mary's Feast. For more more
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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Artists' Exchange on path to raising matching gifts for $170K in renovations
By ZACHARY DELUCA Located in the heart of Cranston at 50 Rolfe Square, the Artists' Exchange is a creative hub for artists of all ages and interests. In order to build a stronger arts community, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has more
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Former Police Chief Palombo arraigned for domestic assault
By TOM GREENBERG Former Cranston Police Chief Marco Palombo Jr., age 53, has been charged with two misdemeanors: domestic assault/battery and domestic disorderly conduct. Palombo was arraigned by the justice of the peace, Police Chief Michael Winquist more
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A 73-year bond
A 73-year bond These seven friends have known each other for a long time. The Cranston High School class of 1945 graduated 73 years ago, back when there was only one high school in Cranston. Ninety-seven students graduated in February, and 333 graduated more
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RABBI JEFF GOLDWASSER
Cranston explores modern-day role of religion
By PAM SCHIFF Religion is one of those topics that polite people do not discuss in public. Along with sex and politics, it is considered taboo. However, in today's ever-changing world, the issue of religion and how it impacts our daily lives is more
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Cranston West announces fourth quarter honor roll
The following Cranston West students were named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter: Grade 12 Highest Honors Brett Bucci, Christopher Dodd, Anita Fang, Shannon Feng, Briana Fernandes, Lily Hamin, Lily Janigian, Aram Joharjian, Lauren Knasin, Alice more
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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PLEASE VOTE FOR ME: Brianna Lennon's classroom in the Briggs Building at Cranston East is in a heated competition for new iPads and technology for the students.
East teacher in competition for new classroom technology
By PAM SCHIFF Brianna Lennon is competing to bring her classroom at East into the twenty-first century by procuring iPads that students can use throughout the school year to aid and advance their understanding and experience with foreign language. more
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Accept people as they are
Occasionally, with my morning tea, I play on the website Game Duel. This international site has all of the regular games for free: solitaire, Crazy 8s, Yahtzee and so forth. After waking up, I enjoy playing against other players as a semi-introduction to more
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It's time to laugh again as comedy returns to Cranston
By PAM SCHIFF If ever there was a time we all needed a good laugh, it is now. And, thankfully, John Perrotta, "the Italian Don Rickles," is bringing his rapid-fire brand of comedy to the Cranston, Warwick, Johnston and beyond. Perrotta started doing more
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Christine M. Amadio
Christine M. Amadio, 95, of Cranston died Wednesday (September 28, 2016) at West Shore Nursing Center. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosario (Fusaro) Pingitore and she … more
NEARLY COMPLETE: Washington Trust Chairman and CEO Joseph MarcAurele, Saint Elizabeth Community president and CEO Steven Horowitz and Washington Trust president and COO Edward Handy in front of one of the nearly complete Green House Homes at Saint Elizabeth Home.
Washington Trust donates $25,000 to Saint Elizabeth Green House project
Washington Trust has donated $25,000 to Saint Elizabeth Community in support of its capital campaign for the building of Green House Homes at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. Saint Elizabeth Community president and CEO Steven Horowitz, Washington more
18th Annual Back to School Celebration set for Aug. 19
The Back to School Celebration Steering Committee invites you to join us as an Exhibitor at the 18th Annual Back to School Celebration on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's celebration will be hosted at twelve community sites located in 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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Bag ban set for first hearing
By DANIEL KITTREDGE A proposed ban on single-use plastic bags for retail checkout purposes will go before members of the City Council for consideration next week. While Mayor Allan Fung has indicated he would not sign the measure were it to reach his more
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A mission with a vision: Local students plan unique journey to Dominican Republic
By JEN COWART At the age of 10, Coventry High School senior Jason Hoskins saw extreme poverty for the first time and was forever changed by it. Now, as college interviews and applications loom ahead, he's about to be able to do something about it. We" more
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A UNIQUE SPACE: The Gladstone greenhouse is a geometric greenhouse that is dome-shaped and was purchased from a local Rhode Island retailer. The panels are often vandalized overnight and on weekends, and the staff struggles to keep up with the repair in order to keep the greenhouse gardening program going.
Gladstone's got a greenhouse in need
Urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city, and it's a relatively new movement aimed in part at helping to end hunger. First Lady Michelle Obama has done it by more
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RETURNING CUSTOMER: Pictured is Lilly McConnell, age 6, enjoying her May Breakfast at the Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church 150th May Breakfast. She has been to every breakfast since was born. As a side note, her mother has been to every May Breakfast since she was born.
Oak Lawn Baptist holds 150th May Breakfast
On May 1, the Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church held their 150th May Breakfast. Many of the volunteers were dressed in period costumes. The Oak Lawn Community Baptist Church held the Original May Breakfast in 1867 to raise funds for a new church 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
Gladstone drive brings in $302 for toys
By JEN COWART At a time of year when budgets are already stretched thin, the Student Council at Gladstone Elementary School saw an incredible level of generosity as they hosted a Sharing is Caring" gift drive for patients at Hasbro Hospital. "We went" more
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East breaks out of offensive slump against Paul Cuffee
The Cranston East boys' soccer team didn't have a goal in 160 minutes of Division III action leading up to Monday's matchup with Paul Cuffee. Then, it scored 10. The 'Bolts (1-1-1) ran past the overmatched more
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Western Hills announces third quarter honor roll
Grade 8 High Honors Jared Ainley, Samah Alam, Carmela Andreozzi, Adam Bourque, Lindsey Bratter, Elayna Brown, Hannah Buerman, Yath Bunn, Marc Cabral, Christina Charie, Annie Chen, Cheyenne Chin, Myles Chung, Kara Chy, Lina Chy, Corinne Cifelli, more
The Cranston West girls' lacrosse team celebrates after defeating East for the City Cup.
West retains City Cups
The Cranston West lacrosse teams continued their City Cup dominance with a pair of victories over rival Cranston East at Cranston Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons' girls' lacrosse team (6-2) held off the 'Bolts more
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Colby Kuzman eyes his target as he strides towards the plate on Tuesday night against South Kingstown.
Cranston Western rallies for thrilling victory over SK
The Cranston Western 11/12-year-olds overcame a six-run deficit to come back and defeat South Kingstown, 10-9, at Kennedy Field in Johnston on Tuesday night. more
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