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POST PRIDE: The Cranston Police Department’s new Explorers Post 402 was well-presented at the recent RI Law Enforcement Training Academy by (from left) Cadets Genesis Aldana, Sofia Calderon, Inspector Robert Santagata, Eric Testa and Jesahias Quiroa.
Cranston students pick up law enforcement skills during Explorers Program
By PETE FONTAINE Four members of the Cranston Police Department's new Explorers Program were among 35 cadets who recently graduated from the Rhode Island Law Enforcement Explorer Academy under a sparkling sun that blanketed Camp Varnum in Narragansett. more
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SLIP SLIDING AWAY: Pictured on the Giant Slide at the Confreda Fall Festival were Siena Ross, age 4 along with twins Madelina and Angie Kennedy, age 4.
Fall right around the corner at Confreda Farms
This past weekend, Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, located at 2150 Scituate Ave., opened their annual Confreda Fall Festival offering an array of fall activities including Pick Your Own Pumpkin, a Giant Slide, Train Rides and new this year is the more
WHAT A FACE: Young Olivia Rapoza, age 3, stays still while her face was painted by volunteer Laura Philbrick at the FOOS Festival on Sunday.
Arts on the block at Fall Out of Summer Festival
LUMINARIES: Pictured from last year’s Flames of Hope, survivors are seated at the Illuminations of Life Ceremony to be held this year on Sat., Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the RI State House steps.
Flames of Hope ready to light up State House
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will celebrate its 12th annual Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life Weekend on Sept. 30 through Oct. 1. This year they have added some exciting new features for attendees. If it's" more
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THE COOKIE CLUB: Attending A Taste of Garden City on Sept. 7 were Cranston residents Terri Machado, Robyn Forte, Olga DeLomba and Kristen Garabedian. They are pictured enjoying cookies provided by Whole Foods in Garden City.
Enjoying a taste of Garden City
On Sept. 7, The Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce, along with Garden City Center, hosted the annual A Taste of Garden City. The event was a fundraiser for both the Chamber of Commerce and CCAP. Approximately 275 people attended the event and enjoyed more
OUR LITTLE CONTRIBUTION: Jerilyn’s Sewing School owner Jerilyn Perry and Amber Prior pose together with all of the bags headed for Texas, proud of the fact that Amber and her fellow students put their talents to good use to help others.
THE CRANSTON-HOUSTON CONNECTON
By JEN COWART When Amber Prior heard about the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, she wanted to help. An eighth-grade middle school student in Cranston, she is also a sewing student after hours, in her fourth year of sewing at Jerilyn's more
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FROM THEIR POINT-OF-VIEW: This was just one example of a simulation from FATS, which saw a high-speed chase that ended in a crash and one of the two suspects emerging from the vehicle.
Simulator brings virtual reality to CPD training
Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello, Mayor Allan Fung and Attorney General Peter Kilmartin raised their pistols as they approached an irate man who had just exited a vehicle. Kilmartin shouted at the man to stop moving toward them and put his hands more
HOW BAD IT IS: The school with which Orchard Farms was matched up, Orangefield Elementary School, was one that was devastated by the damage from Hurricane Harvey earlier this month.
THE CRANSTON-HOUSTON CONNECTION
In kindergarten on Friday morning, Tina Iacobucci and her students are sitting in a circle, straw hats on their heads, singing “This is America,” all together. Principal Beth Basile is with … more
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Joseph “Joe” Motta
Joseph “Joe” Motta, age 94, of Warwick, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline (Park) Motta. Born in East Providence, a son of the late … more
Nick Dionizio led the Falcons on a touchdown drive early in the first quarter.
West drops non-league game to Marshfield
The Cranston West Falcons were overwhelmed by the Marshfield Rams, 44-8, on Friday night in their season opener, a non-conference contest at Cranston Stadium. The Falcons got on the board first, but after that it, was all more
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Kaitlynn Drowne looks to advance the ball upfield.
'Bolts fall in close battle with unbeaten Broncos
The Cranston East Lady Thunderbolts soccer squad fell to the Burrillville Broncos, 3-1, on Monday afternoon at Cranston Stadium. The 'Bolts fell to 1-3 with the loss and Burrillville stayed perfect, improving to 3-0. more
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One thing is certain, Jose's effects are uncertain
Here's hoping you battened down the hatches when you had the chance. Hurricane Jose may not be bringing destructive force to Rhode Island as was seen in Texas with Harvey or in Florida with Irma, but the great outdoors will certainly be no place to be in more
FRESH START: Pictured are Library Director Ed Garcia, Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse, and Mayor Allan W. Fung as they proudly present library cards to promote 'Fresh Start,' an initiative to make sure all students in Cranston have a working library card.
CPL to offer fresh start to school-aged children
This school year, the Cranston Public Library, the Cranston Public School Department, and the Mayor's Office have teamed up to make sure that every student in Cranston has a working library card with … more
Milkshake is a loving cup of fluff and would love to come home with you today.
Cranston Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Milkshake
Hippity-hop on over to the Cranston Animal shelter to meet Milkshake! This adorable Lop-eared bunny is absolutely beautiful and is about 2 years old. more
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Police Log
DISORDERLY CONDUCT AND MORE Cranston Deputy Fire Chief Paul Valletta, 59, was arrested following an alleged incident at the Cranston Fire Department on 1155 Scituate Ave. on Sept. 9 at around 2 p.m. Valletta was charged with simple assault or battery and more
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SEVEN YEARS AGO: This was the scene at Shaw's back in 2010, when two storms caused the Pawtuxet River to rise nine feet above flood stage.
How Cranston prepares for a major storm
By JACOB MARROCCO It wasn't the war room before a hurricane, but three top minds in preparing Cranston for a potential natural disaster came together Friday to discuss the city's strategy for everything from cyclones to blizzards. Fire Chief William more
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CAIOZZO
Caiozzo to challenge Langevin for Congressional seat
Salvatore “Sal” Caiozzo may not have a simple task ahead of him in his attempt to unseat Jim Langevin from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District (a seat he has held since 2000), but he … more
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BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A WALK: Garden City Elementary School students had the pleasure of walking to school with Colonel Winquist and Major Quirk last Friday morning. The officers brought special sticker badges to honor those who walked with them.
Taking a stroll
By JEN COWART Across the city, students were walking to school, accompanied by members of the Cranston Police Department. The Walking School Bus event is a yearly event celebrated nationwide and … more
THERE'S ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE: From Esperanza-Hope Wilda Gutierrez and Glenda Hiciano pass out bonus school supplies to all students at the Chester Barrows Back to School event on September 1.
A little love and a little 'Hope'
By PAM SCHIFF The students of Chester Barrows Elementary School were surprised with donations of back to school supplies at the Back to School event on Friday, Sept. 1. Three hundred notebooks, 200 pencils, 200 pens, 20 packs of 24-count crayons and more
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JUST DOING THEIR JOBS: Scott Robinson is seen driving an engine as he and Brendan Colman responded to a call on Tuesday morning.
WHEN DUTY CALLS
By JACOB MARROCCO There was no down time in Houston for Cranston firefighters Scott Robinson and Brendan Colman. The two ventured to the city ravaged by Hurricane Harvey to lend peer support to other firefighters and their families, and they were put to more
The new Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation is offering grants to nonprofits that serve RI’s Black community. Pictured from left are: Beverly Ledbetter, Jason Fowler, Brendan Kane, Jane Hayward, Edward Clifton and Linda Newton.
Foundation offers ~$90,000 to serve black community
Nonprofits serving Rhode Island's black community have until Sept. 15 to apply for nearly $90,000 in grants through the new Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. more
Solarize Cranston reaches Tier 3 milestone
Cranston residents interested in solar can expect to save 20-25 percent as part of the Solarize Cranston program. As of last Friday, Solarize Cranston has reached Tier 3 and as a result, residents can expect great savings and discounted pricing for any more
OUR LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ALL TOGETHER: Our three daughters, Caroline, Elizabeth and Alexandra, grades 7, 9 and 12, posed together on Tuesday morning for our annual first day of school picture. It would be the last one of its kind.
Navigating a family’s first senior year
This week, the Cranston Public Schools started the new school year, and therefore, Tuesday was our last “first day of school” for our oldest daughter, Caroline, as she begins her senior year. Our … more
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CONTRIBUTING: Heather DiFazio had an assist in West's 3-2 loss against Portsmouth.
Falcons come up just short against Patriots
The Cranston West girls' soccer team battled back from a two-goal, halftime deficit on Friday in its season opener against defending state champion Portsmouth, before Annie Marshall netted the deciding goal with five minutes more
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TALENTED TROUPERS: These are some of the older members of the famed Odyssey Dance Troupe who’ll perform many unique Greek dances in handmade costumes this weekend at the Cranston Greek Festival.
Bring your dancing shoes to Annunciation's Greek Festival
Although Koula Rougos shares the co-chairmanship of the Cranston Greek Festival's popular Pastry Shoppe, her pride and joy - people of all ages will tell you - is the Church of the Annunciation's highly-acclaimed Odyssey Dance Troupe. more
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