The Cranston Herald
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When ice is nice With so many ponds frozen and the ice four inches and thicker, not to mention it was Christmas break, Second Time Sports at 453 Atwood Ave. in Cranston was jamming last week as people bought skates or had them sharpened. Christian Kuiawa
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1/3/18
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By JEN COWART Just before the winter break, a celebration was held at Gladstone Elementary School for a special group of adults and children. Principal Susan Buonanno and Assistant Principal Keith Croft brought together the students who are part of the
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By Jen Cowart
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1/3/18
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By THOMAS GREENBERG The Cranston YMCA is now going to be able to fix their roof and replace hot water heaters and boilers. The Scandinavian Home's going to get a much-needed" new fire alarm system. The Southside Community Land Trust farm is going to get"
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By Thomas Greenberg
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1/3/18
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Don Gillis of Cranston has been included in a national book published this year and the co-author has written this story about his American Bandstand" visit in 1960. Don Gillis had a once-in a-lifetime opportunity to visit the"
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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1/3/18
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By JEN COWART On December 12 a meeting was held at Cranston High School West in the auditorium for those who attend Western Hills Middle School and Hope Highlands Middle School. Just over 80 people were in attendance. The presentation was put on by WHMS
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By Jen Cowart
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1/3/18
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By JEN COWART At a time of year when budgets are already stretched thin, the Student Council at Gladstone Elementary School saw an incredible level of generosity as they hosted a Sharing is Caring" gift drive for patients at Hasbro Hospital. "We went"
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By Jen Cowart
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1/3/18
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Bain students of month Each month, each team's teachers at Bain Middle School, as well as their Unified Arts Departments, select students of the month. These are November's winners: (top row from left) Dean of Students Mike Walsh, Domenic Grimaldi,
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1/2/18
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The Cranston East Thunderbolts beat the Cranston West Falcons, 68-53, on Friday night at West. 'Bolts' junior standout Aireus Raspberry poured in 18 points and Paul Maguire added nine. For the Falcons, Jared Olson, the
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By Ryan D. Murray
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1/2/18
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By JEN COWART Those who have been at Hugh B. Bain Middle School over the years have fond memories of the annual Holiday Shops that have taken place inside the school. The Holiday Shop gives students an opportunity to browse for a gift for a special
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By Jen Cowart
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1/2/18
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Cranston High School West has announced their academic honor roll for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. Students are recognized for achieving academic success using the following designations: Highest Honors: a grape point average of 4.0 or
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12/30/17
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By DON FOWLER Sean Thompson was enjoying 70-degree weather in Tampa as he waited to perform his role as Raul in Andrew Lloyd Webber's continuation of The Phantom of the Opera." "Love Never Dies" picks up the story 10 years later. With the disappearance"
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By Don Fowler
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12/30/17
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To the Editor: School-funded music programs create environments for children to work together and support each other. Music programs provide opportunities for young people, regardless of their academic or athletic skills, to learn more about a common
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12/30/17
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STACEY M. FERRANTI DR. MARC M. BOCHNER Gail and Morris Bochner of Cranston proudly announce the engagement of their son, Dr. Marc Michael Bochner, to Stacey Marie Ferranti of Cranston. Stacey is the daughter of Kathleen and Michael Ferranti of Cranston.
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12/29/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Cranston Rep. Robert Lancia (District 16) and his wife Maryann will hold the third Annual Hope for the Holidays, a benefit for the Gotta Have Sole Foundation (GHSF), at Panera Bread in Chapel View on Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Those
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/29/17
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Members of the Cranston City Council: I am writing this letter to ask that you consider not supporting and voting against the upcoming city ordinance 10-17- 04, which will change the zone layout of the corner of Warwick Avenue and Park Avenue to a
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL -- Ester Sarafian knows how to bring a crowd to their feet. Without assistance, Ester headed into the dining room at the Scandinavian Assisted Living Community.
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY On Dec. 22, The Cranston Senior Center was very busy with a hustle and bustle as Christmas Meals, provided by the Center, were picked up for delivery throughout the city. The Center has been doing the meals program for 33 years. We"
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/28/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Theresa Tortolani, whose home on Crestwood Road is not far from Garden City, got another visit from a National Grid crew Friday. They were there to check her home for any natural gas that might have seeped into her basement from a leaking
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By John Howell
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12/28/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG The director of technology for Cranston Public Schools, Donna-Marie Frappier, said that technology now plays a role in everything that Cranston schools do. That's why the department has to continue updating a revolving technology plan
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/28/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Cranston's audit for fiscal year 2017, which ended June 30, shows a surplus of $123,000, according to city finance director Bob Strom and the Mayor's office. Mayor Allan Fung said that the surplus has been added to the city's rainy
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/28/17
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By JEN COWART Last week, all across the city presentations were taking place for Cranston Public Schools parents and students in regards to secondary schedule changes that will begin in the 2018-2019 school year at the middle and high schools. On
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By Jen Cowart
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12/28/17
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ASSAULT On December 24 at 10:29 a.m. Officers Lang and McIntyre arrested Sunny Suth, 30, of 39 Lark Ave., Cranston for simple assault or battery and resisting legal or illegal arrest. Suth's arrest was the result of a call for service at the
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12/28/17
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Mayor Scott Avedisian will join Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung at O'Rourke's Bar and Grill, 23 Peck Lane, Warwick, this evening for a night of guest bartending to benefit the inception of the Pawtuxet Village Foundation. The duo will be behind the bar from
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12/22/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Fred Magnanimi founded Luca and Danni after his 33 year-old brother Danny lost his battle with cancer in 2013. Now, the company's relation to the disease has come full-circle, as this year an exclusive Tree of Life" bracelet designed"
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/21/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG With the recent arrival of two priests, Junior Warden at All Saints Episcopal Church, Bruce MacNeil, has seen a refreshed level of enthusiasm at the Pontiac church. Father Alfred Al" Zadig and Father George H. Warren have been called"
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/21/17
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