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Flexing into Cranston
Flexing into Cranston Mayor Allan Fung officially welcomed Reflexion Fitness and Wellness at their new location, 2 Starline Way, Unit 1 (off Plainfield Pike). Pictured with Mayor Allan Fung is the owner, Laura Lanni, holding her son, Pasquale, 4. more
A POSTER FOR NEARLY EVERYONE: Almost every protester had some form of poster, including George Hanley.
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS
By JACOB MARROCCO The Cranston Action Network (CAN) wasted no time making panhandling the crux of its protest last Thursday, occupying the intersections of Pontiac Avenue, Park Avenue and Rolfe Street to solicit donations. After U.S. District Court Chief more
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Eight decades and counting
Eight decades and counting On Aug. 5, Dr. Erica Tow and Dr. Timothy Whitmire of Colorado exchanged vows of marriage at the Squantum Association in Riverside. They were blessed to have Erica's grandparents, Peter and Kim Tow of Cranston, in more
SPECIAL REQUESTS: Santa Claus sits on a chair and fields a variety of special requests from children who attended the unique Summer Explore program.
Christmas in July at Immaculate Conception
By PETE FONTAINE There's a unique Rite of Summer at Immaculate Conception Regional Catholic School in Cranston that features everything from storybooks to science to the sea. It's called Summer Explore and is a summer day camp, which runs five weeks for more
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Police Log
ASSAULT On Aug. 13 at 9:50 a.m. Officers Clifford and Babcock arrested Mariah Ball, 21, of 132 Norfolk St. in Cranston for domestic simple assault and disorderly conduct as a result of a disturbance call from the same address. She was arraigned by a bail more
MERI KENNEDY
My new normal
By MERI R. KENNEDY I can't eat food anymore. Gone are the days of baked stuffed shrimp at Twin Oaks, a cheeseburger at The Thirsty Beaver or breakfast at Miss Cranston Diner. I now eat through a PICC line in my left upper arm. I live 24/7 in nausea and more
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE: The ugly duckling confronts those who are taunting her for being different during one scene of the show.
Students in the spotlight at Bain Summer Theater program
By JEN COWART Thursday afternoon was a perfect day for the students in the Bain Summer Theater program to present the culmination of their many weeks of hard work in an outdoor theater setting on the grounds of Hugh B. Bain Middle School. Under the more
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WHAT I’VE DONE THIS SUMMER: Jack Furtado shows his mother Lisa his study of the water cycle and the parts to a microscope as he explains what he learned during his time at Camp XL.
Camp XL's Kidpalooza celebrates a summer of fun, learning
By JEN COWART On Friday, Aug. 4, the staff and students of Camp XL hosted their annual Kidpalooza event. It is a culminating event celebrating the fun and the learning that has taken place at the camp all summer long. From bounce houses and dunk tanks to more
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BACK HOME: Cranston Director of Administration Robin Muskian began her third stint in Cranston, where she grew up, this summer.
Mending fences
By JACOB MARROCCO Robin Muskian's career has focused on balance. She has been all over since her first stint in government working under Mayor Stephen Laffey starting in January of 2003. She has since served as director of administration for three more
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LESS THAN A YEAR AWAY: Above is a rendering of what the new AG Customer Service Center will look like upon its projected completion in Spring 2018.
New AG Customer Service Center celebrates topping off
By JACOB MARROCCO Despite a little humidity, it was a perfect day for a milestone. Attorney General Peter Kilmartin and about a dozen staff members came down to the site of his office's new Customer Service Center on 4 Howard Ave. in Cranston to more
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Botti, The Wailers, Stills, Collins, Marsalis, McLaughlin and Herring headline Park Theatre fall lineup
This fall the historic Park Theatre will host some of the area's most sought after, and in some cases, only, regional appearances by legends from the jazz, folk, flamenco, pop and reggae worlds. Grammy-winning trumpeter Chris Botti (9/16), Stephen Stills more
In the fight against bullying
In the fight against bullying AT&T recently granted $2,000 to the Volunteers of Warwick Schools in support of their Heads Up Program, a series of ten, weekly half hour activities designed by a curriculum consultant to bring age appropriate bullying more
TIM McCANDLESS
Cranston shares in 3.9% growth in Boy Scouting
By JOHN HOWELL In the last year the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America has experienced a 3.9 percent growth in the number of participants with more than 11,000 in its programs. It's a statistic that Tim McCandless proudly reports. In an more
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My guardian angels
To the Editor: If you think I'm nervous, you're right, I'll tell you for sure! Here it goes: date May 27, 1972 at 5 p.m. I saw my best friend get hit by a car going over 60 mph on Warwick Avenue in front of Rhodes Ave. I was 7 years old; Mike was 6. No more
PHOTO CREDIT: Pictured is Paul Ernest Martin, a freelance photographer, with his prints on display and for sale. He has been in every The New Hope Gallery Opening,
Hundreds attend New Hope Art Gallery's Summer Show
The New Hope Art Gallery Summer Show opened on July 25 and was a great success. They had over 200 guests visit the gallery during the opening including Mayor Allan Fung who spent time talking to guests and took a tour of the show. Everyone had a" more
TECHNOLOGY IS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE: Participants in the Homestay Immersion Program had the opportunity to visit the C Lab at Cranston Library during their stay in July.
From Argentina to Edgewood
By PAM SCHIFF The Homestay Immersion Program run out of Fulbright Scholar Nilson DaSilva's Edgewood home, recently hosted 17 South American students and adults. For three weeks in July (1-23) they were given the opportunity to be immersed in English and more
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NEW LOOK: DeMarco leans outside of his restaurant last Friday, which now features a ‘K’ on the side.
Kenny’s Place back in business one year after fire
By JACOB MARROCCO It was just a August morning for Ken DeMarco Jr., until he received a call from one of his cooks at Scramblers. There was smoke in the building, but he couldn't find any flames. He implored his cook to find the source of the fire, but more
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YEEHAW: Pictured is RSVP Director David Quiroa dressed for Country Night at the senior center.
A taste of country in Cranston
Coordinated by the Cranston Department of Senior Services' RSVP Advisory Board and sponsored by the Texas Roadhouse of Cranston, Country Night at the Michael A. Traficante Center, formerly the Cranston Senior Enrichment Center, was a huge success. more
HONORED: David Ciolfi is recognized on the field at Fenway Park last Tuesday as the Rhode Island Little League Volunteer of the Year.
Red Sox honor Ciolfi as Rhode Island Little League Volunteer of the Year
David Ciolfi stepped down this year after serving a seven-year stint as the president of Edgewood South Elmwood/Cranston East Little League. Ciolfi, who has taught local kids baseball and life skills for nearly two decades, more
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Jake Palazzo gets hit with a pitch during the third inning, leading to a run later in the inning.
Bulldogs cruise past Slocum for semifinal berth
The pitching of right-hander Anthony Melise and timely hitting led the Cranston Bulldogs to a 1-0 series lead in its quarterfinal matchup with Slocum on Friday evening at Lischio Field in North Kingstown, with Cranston more
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CHAMPS: Gershkoff poses for a team photo during a practice held at Cranston West last Wednesday evening.
Gershkoff wins Junior Legion title, represents Rhode Island at regionals
The Gershkoff Auto Body/Elmwood Sportscenter-Auburn Post 20 Junior Legion team beat previously undefeated Cumberland Upper Deck twice in the state championship series to become the 2017 American Legion Junior Division more
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Police Log
POLICE PURSUIT On Aug. 3 at approximately 11:34 p.m., a Cranston Police Officer on routine patrol observed a black Buick sedan traveling west on Park Avenue operating in an erratic and reckless manner. The officer followed and observed violations 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
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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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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