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New garden at West honors the Lemois
On Friday afternoon, as roughly 2,000 middle and high school students and staff filed into the stadium at Cranston High School West for the annual Homecoming pep rally celebration, both falcons and … more
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Gov. Sprague’s 188th birthday celebrated by historical society
The Cranston Historical Society celebrated Governor William Sprague IV’s 188th birthday at their annual meeting held on September 18. President Sandra Moyer welcomed members and guests and gave … more
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A Fall harvest at Confreda Farm
Students pay tribute as remains of Vietnam soldier come home
By JEN COWART When word spread that the remains of Cranston native and fallen Vietnam soldier Lt. Col. Fredric Moore Mellor were being returned home last week, many Cranston public schools sprang into action, in collaboration with the Cranston Police more
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'Every mile counts' walk around Garden City expected to raise $50,000
By MERI R. KENNEDY On Sept. 30, on a crisp fall morning, approximately 300 people of all ages came together for the eleventh annual Friends of the Poor" walk to benefit The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It was the fourth time the walk has been held in" more
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Police Log
CHILD MOLESTATION On Oct. 1 at approximately 6:37 a.m. Detectives arrested Tyrone Nettles, 20, of 35 Tallman Ave. in Cranston for First Degree Child Molestation. Nettles was held awaiting arraignment. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Oct. 1 at approximately 5:55 more
Textile comeback
By MARY JOHNSON Fifteen years ago, Amerisewn, in Cranston, made carrying cases for Apple computers, eyeglass cases, and sports bags. Today, CEO John Caito designs and manufactures high tech gear that protects military, law enforcement and mental health more
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A 70-year celebration
Last week, Garden City Center celebrated its 70th Year Anniversary with a special Taste of Garden City to raise funds for the Cranston Historical Society. In total, $3,000 was raised. A total of 14 restaurants in the Center participated by offering free more
Hot chili a hit
By DON FOWLER When Lisa Pagano asked me to be one of the judges for the 3rd Annual Cranston Firehouse Chili Cookoff, I was both honored and excited. I was honored to join Rhode Island Magazine editor John Palumbo and Garden City representative Janice more
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Cranston schools focus of campaign war of words
By THOMAS GREENBERG Governor Gina Raimondo's backdrop of choice to talk about the $250 million school construction bond on this year's ballot was Cranston East last Wednesday afternoon, while Mayor Allan Fung chose to hold his press conference outside more
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Round 2
By THOMAS GREENBERG Around 8:45 last Wednesday night, Mayor Allan Fung's gubernatorial campaign press secretary, Andrew Augustus, made a beeline through the Imperial room at Rhodes repeating the same phrase over and over: Morgan conceded." He was" more
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Hot schools; rotating kids
By THOMAS GREENBERG With temperatures reaching the mid-90s this past week, it's been a hot transition for students heading back to class for the new school year. But every Cranston school building has at least some areas with air conditioning units, said more
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Ward 3 candidates talk school funds, safety, buildings upgrades
By THOMAS GREENBERG City Councilman Paul Archetto, who has reached his term-limit, wants incumbent Ward 3 School Committee member Domenic Fusco's seat in the November election. Fusco, who is running for his third term, said Tuesday that Archetto should more
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'Baking brigade' goes Greek
Although the 33rd Annual Cranston Greek Festival doesn’t open until Friday afternoon at 5 p.m., Koula Rougas issued a host of “thank yous” to people in regard to the three-day event’s Pastry … more
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'Project SEARCH' partnership readies for new school year
By JEN COWART This article is the first in a series of Project SEARCH articles which will be taking place throughout the school year. The start of the school year is often an exciting time for many students, families, and staff. However, for those more
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Village shop plans event to help infant with rare leukemia
By KELLSIE KING On September 15, a Cranston shop owner in Pawtuxet Village will host a fundraiser to raise money for a West Kingston family whose only child and 6-month-old son was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in June. Amy Conn, the owner of Tag more
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Youth hail impact as Holy Apostles summer retreat hits milestone year
By JEN COWART For two decades, the youth at Holy Apostles Catholic Church have taken time at the end of the summer to regroup before the start of the school year. This summer's retreat at the Alton Jones campus of the University of Rhode Island took more
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Anderson returns to lead Park View into future
By JEN COWART Each year, the Cranston Herald provides readers with a listing of the administrators running each of the Cranston Public Schools as well as a quick introduction to any new building administrators. This year there is one new building more
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Heating up
By THOMAS GREENBERG In a repeat of a race that was decided by less than 100 votes in 2016, Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello and Republican challenger Steven Frias are both confident they'll be able to come out on top in District 15 this year. And more
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Newcomers vie to plan future of shools
By THOMAS GREENBERG Both Sara Tindall-Woodman and Michael Baer, who are political newcomers vying for the Ward 1 School Committee seat, think that communication from the school administration to parents can be improved in Cranston. But that's just one of more
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Moving next door
By TIM FORSBERG It's been 882 days since Citizens Bank publicly announced that they were building a $285 million campus off Greenville Avenue in Johnston, and since that time the company has moved mountains to complete the project. At a ribbon cutting more
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Police Log
ASSAULT As a result of a call of service at 825 Pontiac Avenue, Apt. 1603 on August 17 at 1:27 a.m., Officer Smith arrested Jahmequa Matthews, 19, of the same address for domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct. Matthews was then held more
Scoring big
By MERI R. KENNEDY Although the field at the Cranston Stadium has been updated, the old scoreboard was old and outdated with constant electrical problems and blown out bulbs. I was holding my breath every time there was an event when we hit the power" more
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Park Ave. bridge work delayed to next summer
By KELLSIE KING Construction of a new Park Avenue railroad bridge to have started this summer won't begin until 2019 according to the state Department of Transportation. In 2015, the aging bridge, now 112 years old, was shut down temporarily for more
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Animal defenders honored during homeless animals vigil
By MERI R. KENNEDY This year has been active for Defenders of Animals whose mission is to protect the rights of all animals and to be their voice. On Aug. 18, Defenders held their 22nd annual Humane Heroes Award Ceremony as part of the Homeless Animals more
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