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12 years of schooling have come to an end in Cranston for the triplets as they pose with Sue and Steve on graduation day.
College times three
By JEN COWART At Cranston High School West there were three sets of triplets in this past school year's graduating class. One set, the Marchetti triplets, shared their story of navigating through their senior year and through the college process as a set more
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A MASTER AT WORK: Robert Corsi, one of three people in North America to own all 22 EVT certifications, looks over the inner workings of the Cranston Fire Department’s newest truck.
Corsi enters rarefied air among EVTs
By JACOB MARROCCO If one were to scan North America for every person who holds each of the 22 emergency vehicle technician certifications, they would find a grand total of three people. One of them resides in Cranston, and he's been going strong for more more
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UNWELCOME SIGN TO STUDENTS: The sign outside of Daniel D. Waterman Elementary School, like many across the city, displays the date for the first day back in classes.
SCHOOL'S IN
By JACOB MARROCCO Don't look now, but summer is just about over. The packets that Cranston families recently received in the mail detailed as much, containing information on free and reduced lunch, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) more
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Overnight parking stalls again, but heads to commission for review
By JACOB MARROCCO The Cranston City Council has named an overnight parking commission and a date for the first meeting. On Monday, Council President Michael Farina appointed Council Majority Leader Christopher Paplauskas to chair the committee, as well more
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Jude Sandy
The Look: Jude Sandy
The actor and member of Trinity Rep on the visual appeal of the understated and effortless more
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Mugs, $15
Queer Art and Inspiration in Pawtucket
Creativity abounds at Bromance Warehouse, a collaborative and retail space for LGBTQI artists in Hope Artiste Village more
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Members of the former committee on appropriations are shown at the May financial town meeting. Chad Mollica is fourth from the right, wearing a blue suit jacket.
Resigning board member: Beware underfunded pensions
The Barrington Committee on Appropriations is looking for a new volunteer. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, Barrington resident Chad Mollica sent an email to the town council president and the chairman of … more
Seeing Stars at the Ladd Observatory
Packed with Lovecraft-era equipment, the 125-year-old institution allows visitors a weekly peek at the final frontier more
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Hegeman & Co. Jewelers
The Wow Factor
Fine jewelry and custom pieces on South Main more
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June Goulart
June Goulart, 93, Little Compton
June Goulart, 93, of Little Compton, died peacefully in the arms of her family on August 27, 2017. Born Juanita June Caseday, she was the daughter of Harriet Dugger Caseday, and the stepdaughter of … more
Lorraine Ann Sousa
Lorraine Ann Sousa, 69, of Bristol
Lorraine Ann Sousa, 69, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. She was the wife of Augustine (Gus) Sousa, Jr. They were married for 27 years. She was the daughter of the late John Stanton, … more
Some school buses were running a bit late on the first day of classes on Monday.
First day busing hits a few bumps in Barrington
Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore emailed parents Monday night regarding some issues with busing on the first day of school.  Mr. Messore wrote that one bus — Bus 7 … more
U.S. Cost Guard Lt. George R. Matthews III, a 2003 graduate of Portsmouth High School, has been carrying out helicopter rescue missions in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston.
Portsmouth man makes air rescues for Harvey victims in Texas
PORTSMOUTH — A local man has been carrying out dramatic air rescues of displaced Houston, Texas residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Lt. George R. … more
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Tug-of-war over Touisset development
Members of the Warren Planning Board want direction from the state before they vote on a three-lot subdivision planned for one of the last remaining undeveloped and unprotected waterfront properties … more
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Teachers reject latest contract offer
By JOHN HOWELL -- Barring a dramatic shift in positions, Warwick teachers will enter a third year without a contract when school doors open on Sept. 5. more
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Bayside residents seek sewer cost relief
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Residents of Warwick's Bayside neighborhood are decrying the high cost of assessments for providing sewer access Riverview, Longmeadow and Highland Beach. more
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BACK IT UP: The “Anna Vee” is backed into the water to be launched.
"Anna Vee" sails the sea after 41 years
By RYAN CHAMPLIN -- In 1953, Arvid Lillquist of Stony Creek, Conn. was sailing with his son Robert near Block Island. They spotted a boat that sported a design they had never seen and decided to further investigate. more
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LONG LINES BUT ALL’S FINE: Isabella DeMelo, about to begin the school year at Pilgrim High School, with her new Chromebook during the busiest rush of Saturday’s Chromebook Carnival event at the Gorton Administrative Building gymnasium.
Warwick Chromebook Carnival a success
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Every Warwick public school student from grades 6 to 12 now has access to their very own Chromebook, after Saturday's "Chromebook Carnival" went off without a hitch. more
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Police Log - Eight doses of Narcan
EIGHT DOSES OF NARCAN -- On Aug. 15 at approximately 5:35 p.m. Officer Walter Larson and Thomas Duncan were dispatched to the intersection of East Avenue and Bald Hill Road for an emergency call... more
WE DID IT: Graduates of Toll Gate and Pilgrim high School wait to receive their diplomas.
Through grit and perseverance, seniors get their diplomas
By RYAN CHAMPLIN -- It’s the "June Heartbreak": students finding out they did not pass their senior year. They will either have to repeat the year or go to summer school. more
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RECOGNIZING THEIR RESPONSE: Stephanie Sarvia and Mitch Willsie, at right listen as from left Mayor Scott Avedisian, Rep. Evan Shanley, House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi, Greater Providence YMCA director Steven O’Donnell and Warwick Fire Chief James McLaughlin acknowledge their efforts to save Bill Creedon.
Heroic effort unable to prevent tragic death
By JOHN HOWELL -- Lifeguard Stephanie Sarvia was on duty when she detected 76-year-old YMCA regular Bill Creedon was having difficulty. more
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Veggie Valet Keeps Market Goodies Fresh
A new service offered by Hope Street merchants allows visitors to the farmer's market to stay on the shopping train more
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Members of the Pilgrim girls' soccer team go through a series of dynamic warm-up exercises on Tuesday.
Pilgrim unveils new training gym and rehabilitation center
Pilgrim unveiled its new strength training gym and rehabilitation center on Tuesday, with several fall athletes on hand to take instruction from a plethora of trainers from Warwick's Northeast Sports Training. From now going more
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4corners Coffee head chef Andrea Leonardo
4corners Coffee Has a New Take on Donuts
This Warwick shop is winning over locals and visitors alike with square pastries, hearty breakfasts and inventive flavors more
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Mark and Tori Marocco, alongside their daughter, Landree, unveil their plan to construct The Jaxon Marocco Memorial Playground on Tuesday.
The Jaxon Marocco Memorial Playground to be built in Chafee Athletic and Recreation Complex
Tori and Mark Marocco have finalized a plan to construct a playground in memory of their late son, Jaxon, in Cranston's Chafee Athletic and Recreation Complex on Hope Road. The Jaxon Marocco Memorial Playground will reside more
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