The Cranston Herald
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Defenders of Animals Inc., which began a 43-year journey of caring for and defending the rights of animals in April of 1978, will hold its 27th annual Homeless Animals Day/Candlelight Vigil/Award …
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By MERI R. KENNEDY
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8/18/21
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Optis converge at Edgewood Yacht Club They look no bigger than a bathtub and about as seaworthy as a teacup. They are called Optimists, or Optis for short. Optis are great for training young sailors and as they learn how to sail Optis it's not long
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8/4/21
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkey hens - both with a brood of baby turkeys and without - and tom turkeys to help with research efforts. Information gathered from the
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7/21/21
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Welcoming Garden City Nail Spa Garden City Nail Spa, which has opened at 40 Sockanosset Cross Road, was recently welcomed to the local business community with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured is Mayor Ken Hopkins with co-owners Tina and Don Tu,
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7/15/21
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The National Art Honor Society at Cranston High School East recently completed a project that touches children without families on the other side of the world.
Jill Cyr, visual arts program …
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By STEPHANIE BERNABA
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6/30/21
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Lucas “Luc” Maguire spends a lot of time in his Johnston backyard.
He loves both the stars and photography. One day, he decided to combine his passions.
“Ever since I can …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/17/21
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By ROB DUGUAY When a group of music scene stalwarts get together, most of the time something rad results from it. Enter Providence rock act PonyBoy, which was started by vocalist and pianist Dave Laros and guitarist Vic Foley. The two are familiar with
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By ROB DUGUAY
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6/10/21
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Leading Women of Distinction Awards. Anyone can nominate a woman who exemplifies the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who
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6/2/21
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By PAM SCHIFF If ever there was a time we all needed a good laugh, it is now. And, thankfully, John Perrotta, "the Italian Don Rickles," is bringing his rapid-fire brand of comedy to the Cranston, Warwick, Johnston and beyond. Perrotta started doing
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By PAM SCHIFF
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5/26/21
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By PAM SCHIFF With the end of the school year so close, it is time for awards and recognitions. And despite not yet being able to hold traditional in-person ceremonies, schools are finding ways for students to be honored. On Friday, May 14, Lt. Col. John
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By PAM SCHIFF
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5/19/21
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Yappy Hour a success This past Sunday, Garden City Center hosted its first Yappy Hour for the community. It was a chance for people to meet other people and dogs to meet other dogs, all to benefit EGAPL Heart of RI Animal Rescue League. Hundreds of
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5/19/21
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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly last week. For more information on any of these items, visit rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. House passes minimum wage bill The House approved legislation (2021-H 5130A)
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5/12/21
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A tribute to the fallen On May 8, a group of 10 Cranston Police Explorers and their advisers paid tribute to four Cranston officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty over the years. Participating Explores were Sofia Rivare, 16; Rosangela
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5/12/21
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1070 Cranston St. 780-6000 Scams & Frauds: What We Need to Know Thursday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Presenter: Ret. Col. Ken Mancuso Millions of older adults fall prey to scams and frauds every year. Scammers are expected to steal over $2 billion in 2021. You
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5/12/21
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In what's become one of the state's largest efforts in support of childhood literacy, United Way of Rhode Island and its Women United group have kicked off their annual children's book drive. Throughout the month of May, local businesses, community
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5/12/21
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Editor's note: The date of this event has changed to Thursday, May 13. The East Greenwich Art Club was formed in 1959 by local artists who came together to support each other while developing their art. It is a vibrant organization today, promoting the
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5/6/21
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The Kingston Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 33rd annual season with a series of five in-person concerts at the University of Rhode Island's Fine Arts Center from July 24 to Aug. 1. Tickets will be available in June at kingstonchambermusic.org
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5/6/21
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View from above U.S. Special Operations Forces members exit a C130J Super Hercules during a high-altitude low-opening parachute jump April 7 above a drop zone in Rhode Island. HALO operations are jumps made with an exit altitude of up to 35,000 feet mean
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5/6/21
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Cleaning up Cranston Cranstonians celebrated Earth Day over the weekend by participating in a number of cleanups across the community. On Saturday morning, City Council President Chris Paplauskas and a group of volunteers met in the Cranston West parking
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5/6/21
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How to catch monster tournament fluke Fishing recreationally for summer flounder (fluke) with family and friends and fishing a fluke tournament are two different things. How different you ask? Well you can find out this Monday, April 25, 7 p.m. at a
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By CAPTAIN DAVE MONTI
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5/6/21
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Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) has opened applications for its Summer 2021 Incubator program. The SEG Incubator is a 10-week business education program designed to help entrepreneurs launch a new business or fine-tune a business that is already in
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5/6/21
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Save The Bay has opened registration for its 45th annual Swim fundraiser. The nonprofit organization's flagship fundraiser typically welcomes hundreds of swimmers to the shores of Newport and Jamestown for a two-mile, cross-bay swim in support of Save
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5/6/21
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By JOHN HOWELL What does it take to make a parade? Well, for starters, you need people. And as Gina Dooley knows, many assume everybody wants to show off so they willingly march for nothing. That's not the case. Dooley, chair of the Gaspee Days
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/6/21
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE After months of delays, the Planning Commission on April 6 voted to grant preliminary plan approval for Revity Energy's 8.1-megawatt solar energy installation off Natick Avenue. The nine-member commission voted 8-1 to accept Planning
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By DANIEL A. KITTREDGE
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5/6/21
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The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) is currently accepting applications for its internship program through Real Jobs Rhode Island (Real Jobs RI). Interns will gain 80 hours of paid, hands-on work experience at some of the
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5/6/21
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