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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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The new rotary outside the CCRI Knight campus in Warwick.
Free CCRI tuition is here - Editorial
Free college tuition for Rhode Islanders is here. With Senate passage of the $9.6 billion state budget last week and its signature by Gov. Gina Raimondo, the governor’s Rhode Island Promise is now … more
TOP OF THE LINEUP: Warwick North leadoff hitter Maddy D'Amato has six hits in the team's last two games in Kirkland, Washington.
Warwick North improves to 3-0 at World Series
Warwick North pulled out an impressive, 6-5, walk-off victory over Texas on Monday, before rolling past Puerto Rico on Tuesday afternoon, 12-3, to improve to 3-0 at the Junior League World Series in Kirkland, Washington. It more
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The boastful clown run over by Trump bus
In the 17th century “Italian Commedia” a clown character well known for alternating acts of boastfulness and cowardice is called “Scaramuccia” or “little skirmisher.” more
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Let everyone eat cake
Let everyone eat cake Joining in on the milestone celebration Cranston Mayor Allan Fung presented a citation to Deby and Murray Kaplan at Rainbow Bakery on their 100th anniversary in business. Joining them in celebration was Ward 2 Council Paul more
A GHOST STORY
A GHOST STORY* * *(Profound, absurd or one big put on)You are going to love it or hate it, depending on whether or not you see this very unusual film as profound, absurd or big put on.“A Ghost … more
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That's entertainment: Twenty years ago
By DON FOWLER Tom Jones headed a big month at Warwick Musical Theatre, which also featured Kenny Rogers, Chicago, The Statler Brothers, Liza Minelli and Peter, Paul and Mary, Jerry Vale, Al Martino, Lorrie Morgan, Tony Bennett, Neil Sedaka, Roger more
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Woonsocket's Stadium Theatre leads the way
By DON FOWLER If you are looking for a major success story in Rhode Island's world of arts and entertainment, look no further than Woonsocket's Stadium Theatre. The 18th century neo-classical building opened in the center of the thriving industrial city more
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Vinny Confreda talks on the phone while surveying his crops at Confreda Farm in Warwick.
Historically bad spring almost sinks harvest season
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- In 45 years of farming, Vinny Confreda had never seen a spring like this... more
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QUALITY START: Anthony Melise picked up the win on the mound for the Cranston Bulldogs on Monday night.
Bulldogs cruise past Westerly to take 1-0 series lead
Eight first inning runs served as the catalyst for the Cranston Bulldogs' 12-2 demolishing of Westerly in Game 1 of the teams' best-of-three playoff series. Cranston sent 13 batters to the plate in the first inning at Fay more
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KNIFE SKILLS ON POINT: Working on chopping the zucchini and squash for the quesadilla, children participated in the cooking demonstration at the Auburn Library on July 26. SMOOTH(IE) OPERATORS: Making to measure correctly, the smoothie ingredients were handled with care. YUMMY!: The food was a huge hit with all the kids at the Farm Fresh Rhode Island program.
Farm Fresh R.I. teaches kids about healthy eating, cooking
By PAM SCHIFF On Wednesday, July 26, the Auburn branch of the Cranston Public Library hosted Farm Fresh Rhode Island for 20 children to learn about the benefits and importance of healthy and local eating. Miss Patricia and Miss Lily engaged the children more
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NO AUTOGRAPHS, PLEASE: Al Pacino, the tortoise was on the floor at the end of the program so that the guests could get a close-up visit with him.
Feeling all warm and fuzzy at William Hall Library
By JEN COWART On Thursday, July 20, the William Hall Library hosted Nancy Santopadre from Warm and Fuzzy Animal Adventures for two 30-minute sessions which introduced children of all ages to a wide variety of small animals. Assisting Santopadre were two more
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POWER SURGE: Colby Kuzman hit three home runs on Friday against Cumberland American.
Cranston Western falls in state title game
The Cranston Western 11/12-year-olds fell to Cumberland American, 14-4, in the winner-take-all championship game on Saturday evening at Kennedy Field in Johnston. The loss came after Cranston came back from four runs down more
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The CLCF 10u Bombers are joined by State Rep. Robert Lancia during a send-off party for the team at Garden City on Saturday.
Bombers ready to compete in Virginia
The CLCF Bombers 10u softball team will compete in the Eastern National Tournament in Sterling, Virginia starting today in the Girls' 10-Under Class B Division. It has been a productive season to say the least for the more
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SIGN OF THE TIMES: The new sign outside of Cranston High School East reads out the date on Tuesday, which happened to be the same day the school received its continued accreditation.
East 'satisfied' with results of NEASC report
By PAM SCHIFF One of the requirements of a high school being accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) is to have an in-school visitation and observation. Cranston East had their visit this past March after 18 months of more
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ALL SMILES BEFORE THE CONCERT: Looking calm and collected prior to performing on the stage at Carnegie Hall, Michaiah Kojoian smiles for the camera.
Cranston woman takes center stage at Carnegie Hall
By JACOB MARROCCO With arduous practices behind her, 18-year-old Michaiah Kojoian traveled with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (RIPYO) to New York City to perform on the hallowed stage of Carnegie Hall on June 23. Never in her wildest more
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Ruling on temporary restraining order expected soon
By ETHAN HARTLEY No final decision was reached yesterday at the conclusion of a hearing held in U.S. District Court to determine whether a Cranston ordinance - which prohibits solicitation and distribution of materials between pedestrians in a roadway more
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CLOSE TO HER ROOTS: Cranston Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse, a former English teacher, has a poster with the entirety of Romeo and Juliet on the wall in her office.
School overview
By JACOB MARROCCO As Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse moves into her third year, she sat down with the Herald to discuss future developments in the district and efforts to increase diversity in the workforce. Nota-Masse first touched on the more
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POINT OF CONTENTION: The outlook at Ocean Avenue, pictured above, is the site that a new city ordinance restricting fishing to the shore and seawall was recently passed by the city Council will affect.
Mayor set to review fishing ordinance after mix-up
By JACOB MARROCCO After some brief confusion, Mayor Allan Fung and his staff are reviewing the amended Ocean Avenue fishing ordinance. Initially, the Mayor's office received the original copy of the ordinance, which banned all fishing at the public more
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Police Log
ASSAULT Officer Murray arrested Xing Zhong Li, 53, of 35 Crothers Ave. Cranston, for domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct on July 29 around 12:30 a.m. The arrest was the result of a call for an assault at the aforementioned address. He more
'Godspell' set to rock Bishop Hendricken this weekend
By JEN COWART More than 70 students from public and private schools all around the state and nearby Massachusetts are involved in this year's Summer Stage theater production at Bishop Hendricken High School. A full cast and crew are performing Stephen more
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The numbers and more
The numbers tell part of the story. On Friday the U.S. Customs and Border Protections, or CBP, gave the news media a glimpse of the expanded facilities at Green Airport. It's an austere environment more like a cattle chute than the welcome to Rhode more
Where art thou?
Orlando Hernandez and Maria Rosado dazzled as the lead characters in Trinity Repertory Company’s production of Romeo and Juliet at Roger Williams Park on Thursday. The production was part of a … more
THE GOAT WHISPERER: Wayne Pitman, Director of Laurel Hill MicroFarm’s Herds of Hope, spends time with one of his goats while the herd worked at Central Library.
Goats forego the books for greenery
By PAM SCHIFF In their quest for a cleaner, greener way to clear out weeds, underbrush and poison ivy, the Central Library took a page from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League and hired Laurel Hill MicroFarm's Herd of Hope to clear out the more
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ONE OF HIS VERY OWN: Charlie takes a turn on his new “Beat Thang” beat machine, one that is just like Marrapese’s, which he took to during his filming of “Tuesday’s Child” at Reel to Real a few weeks ago.
Local business helps further dream for 'Tuesday’s Child'
Recently, Anthony Marrapese was asked to host an event for the airing of a “Tuesday’s Child” segment for Channel 10. The boy, Charlie, was looking for a forever family and visited Marrapese’s … more
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