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Warren Police Sgt. Ed Borges holds up a Naxolone Hydrochloride, a nasal spray used to revive patients who have overdosed on heroin and other opiates.
Three suffer suspected drug overdoses in Warren, one fatal
Three victims, one of whom died, suffered possible drug overdoses last Wednesday, April 5, bringing the overdose total this year to 10. One of them was treated with Narcan, an anti-opioid carried by … more
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ROAD CLOSED: Officer Arthur Petteruti was on the scene directing traffic at the intersection of Greenville and Atwood avenues Monday morning when the construction project began. He said while there were a few irate drivers, most operators were taking the detours in stride.
Greenville Avenue’s ‘Big Dig’ begins
Greenville Avenue’s “Big Dig,” a year-long project to connect the Citizens Bank campus with sewer and water lines, began on Monday with the partial closure of the state road. “It’s … more
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PICKETS: The Warwick Teachers Union mounted an informational picket Tuesday at City Hall placing the blame for the lack of a contract on the School Committee, superintendent and the mayor.
Teachers target mayor to vent anger
By JOHN HOWELL For the first time in decades, the Warwick Teachers Union targeted City Hall and the mayor to demonstrate their frustration in failing to reach a contract and what they consider the department's waste of money pursuing arbitration and more
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CORE COLLEAUGE: Francis Elementary teacher Sandra Tavitian, at left, received a Golden Apple Award from NBC 10, Hasbro, and the Rhode Island Department of Education for her outstanding teaching. Here, she stands outside her classroom with Francis Principal David Cluff and Secretary Debra Norman-Perry, who nominated her for the award.
Retiring teacher leaving with a Golden Apple
By TESSA ROY Third grade teacher Sandra Tavitian was visibly shocked by the visitors she received in her John Brown Francis classroom Wednesday. She shook with surprise as NBC 10 and the Rhode Island Department of Education dropped by to present her with more
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DIGGING RIGHT IN: Federal, state and city officials join Mike D’Ambra in Wednesday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for a 125-room Hyatt Place on Jefferson Boulevard.
125-room Hyatt hailed as newest City Centre development
By JOHN HOWELL and ISABELLA ZAINYEH As Michael D'Ambra noted Wednesday, there are times in life when you can be in the right place but at the wrong time. That's where D'Ambra was when he came up with a plan to develop more than eight acres on Jefferson more
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Shanley bill would give internet users a `Right to Know'
By TESSA ROY Representative Evan Shanley said he and his father became a little disturbed after his father began seeing more golf-related advertising whenever he was online. He'd been reading a lot about golf lately and figured he was being tracked. In more
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A YEAR LATER: Linda Schadler at the TOPS conference last year and this year.
It takes a supportive network to lose weight
By DAWN ANDERSON The road to losing 88 pounds hasn't been easy for Linda Schadler, who was named Queen at the TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) annual State Recognition Day held Saturday at the Radisson Airport Hotel. Her journey with TOPS, a non-profit more
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Police Log
DUMPSTER FIRE Officer Jacob Elderkin was dispatched to the Warwick Avenue Big Lots on March 8 around 10 p.m. for a report of a fire that had been set in their dumpster the previous evening. At the scene the officer spoke with the store's manager, who more
GOOD NEWS: Greenwood Terrace tenants learn that as part of the work to be done to the complex they will receive new stoves in addition to painting and flooring.
Built in 1978, Greenwood Terrace getting a $850,000 facelift
By JOHN HOWELL Most groundbreaking events are ceremonial affairs where officials talk about the work to be done. There was the talk, but as officials took the podium, workers were tearing off the siding of Greenwood Terrace that has 53 apartments. more
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Administration counters claim it failed to address unfunded retiree health costs
By JOHN HOWELL Chief of staff David Picozzi is outraged; Mayor Scott Avedisian demands a correction and Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladsouceur, who caused the uproar when he charged the administration of ignoring the long-term impact of retiree health costs, more
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Field addition
Field addition Conditions were ideal Sunday for members of the Continental Little League to erect the posts for a batting cage. The posts were set in quick set concrete once they had been leveled and positioned true. Tony Napolitano checks a level while more
READING WITH THE MAYOR: Mayor Scott Avedisian stopped by Holliman school last Wednesday in honor of Reading Week, which is this week. Students in Mrs. Kennett and Ms. Marcaccio’s first grade classes sat in rapt attention as Avedisian read A Bad Case of Stripes and Sylvester and the Magic Pebble.
Robertson Reads a slam dunk
Warren tax rate is in: How will it affect you?
Warren’s tax rate isn’t going up (in fact, it’s going down) but there’s a catch — many property owners may still receive a higher tax bill this year, depending on their … more
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THE WELCOME RIBBON: Pictured cutting the ribbon at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at BankNewport’s new branch in Chapel View are (l-r): James Wright (Board Member), Peter Capodilupo (Chairman of the Board), Sandra Pattie (President and CEO of BankNewport), Mayor Allan W. Fung and Aman Rai (Vice President and Branch Sales Manager).
BankNewport opens at Chapel View
BankNewport opened its newest branch at 4000 Chapel View and there was a Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Allan Fung to welcome the new branch to Cranston. The Chapel View location brings BankNewport's branch total to 16. The new 2,700 square foot more
DR. ROBERT LEONARD
Dr. Leonard 1 of 4 U.S. doctors headed to Beirut conference
By JACOB MARROCCO Dr. Robert Leonard has always wanted to go to Beirut, and he is finally about to get his wish. Dr. Leonard, one of the country's foremost hair transplant surgeons with a Leonard Hair Transplant branch in Cranston, was one of just four more
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A BIG CHECK: The Verizon App Challenge winners enjoyed taking a photo with their giant award check. The team earned money for their school, their advisors and received tablets and t-shirts from Verizon as their prize. During the ceremony they were given citations from the State House and from the City of Cranston. (Herald photo by Jen Cowart) The Lexus Eco Challenge winners were given special citations from the State House during the awards ceremony and are seen here posing with Cranston's Mayor Allan Fung.
STEM groups at WHMS recognized
An awards ceremony and celebration were held last week at Western Hills Middle School to celebrate the Verizon App Challenge and the Lexus Eco Challenge winners, two groups of middle school students who won nationwide recognition for their project more
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ON DISPLAY: Pictured is New Hope Co-Assistant Curator David Koukol beside his own drawing on display called Mermaid Cat and Wild Cherry.
New Hope Art Gallery rings in new season
The New Hope Art Gallery Spring Show opened on March 28 at the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center at 1070 Cranston St. There were over 200 guests who came out to join in great night of art, music, food, free portrait drawings and art raffles. The Spring more
Letter: Save Barrington schools from budget cuts
To the editor: As a resident of Barrington I am concerned and puzzled by the action of our Committee on Appropriations (COA). The voters in our town approved the new middle school on Nov. 8, 2016 … more
Three displaced following Warren chimney fire
Three Warren residents are staying with family and friends after their home sustained serious damage in a fire just after rush hour Friday. The 24 Elm St. homeowners called police and fire at 6:17 … more
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Bristol Council affirms town’s support for immigrant rights
The Bristol Town Council threw the town’s support behind immigrant rights last week, approving a resolution to ensure a “commitment to equal, respectful and fair treatment, regardless of … more
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Lisa Sienkiewicz (left) and Gail Parella, sister who own Gil’s Appliances, were named Chief Marshals of the Bristol Fourth of July celebration.
Meet the Chief Marshals: Sisters to lead Fourth celebration
Gail Parella and Lisa Sienkiewicz have never craved the spotlight. The sisters who own Gil’s Appliances have always preferred to work in the background, supporting others who are front and … more
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Shining example
Shining example Gladstone Elementary School second-grade ESL teacher Sue Sullivan was recently honored with this year's Horace Mann Crystal Apple Award. This marks the second consecutive year that a Gladstone teacher has been the recipient after more
LEARNING SKILLS THAT WILL HELP OTHERS: Pictured with their machines and some current clothing projects are some of the Sew Bain club members, along with their advisor, Rachel Bousquet and club volunteer, Naraly Barrious. The members of the club are Vashani Auguste, Diana Custodio, Abrina Estrada, Abby Morales, Brianna Munrayos, Jamie O'Brien, Leslie Pineda, Luz Marie Plasencia, Stacey Rios, Claudianna Rocher and Adia Sarr.
Sew Bain club sends handmade clothing to Nicaragua
By JEN COWART Three times a week, in the after-school hours, nearly a dozen students are hard at work at Hugh B. Bain Middle School, hand-sewing clothing to be sent to children in Latin American countries where brand-new clothing is scarce. Rachel more
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A Greenwood tradition
A Greenwood tradition The annual reenactment of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was held Sunday morning at the Greenwood Community Church Presbyterian on Main Avenue. Hannah" the donkey was a huge hit with the kids. The Rev. Doctor Stephen" more
We Share Hope volunteers Roy Allen and Amy Curti stock shelves at the Joseph R. Martin Empowerment Center in Warren. The center benefits We Share Hope's larger mission and is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, in varying hours.
Plenty of hope to spare in Warren
Warren resident Jimmy MacDougall, the co-founder of the biggest charity you’ve never heard of, is walking excitedly through his East Providence warehouse, picking up items, all donated, that … more
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