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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A celebration of many sorts On Dec. 17, the St. Mary's Church Italian Cultural Society held their Annual Christmas Party at Santa Maria d Prata Society Hall in Cranston. Hosted by Society President, Frank J. Manzi the evening included music by DJ Vito
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12/21/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY With Christmas around the corner, it was time for The Oaklawn Grange Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, held on Dec. 14 at the Gazebo and inside the Oaklawn Grange near the Wilbur Ave. Bridge. The cold evening did not keep people away,
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/21/17
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By JEN COWART In a surprise announcement last Wednesday morning, Assistant Principal and 2004 graduate of Cranston High School West, John Fontaine, was named Assistant Principal of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP). .
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By Jen Cowart
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12/21/17
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Cranston resident Stephanie Vito has been named the 2017 BlueAngel of the year at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island for her commitment and leadership in giving back to the Rhode Island community. Nominations for the award are submitted by Blue
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12/21/17
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Praise Tabernacle’s famous Christmas musical, “The Christmas to Remember,” was a complete sellout each evening this past weekend with thousands coming out to see the show. This free show …
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12/20/17
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By JEN COWART A number of weeks after Senator Jack Reed hosted the founders of Cranston's The Village for RI Foster and Adoptive Families during their whirlwind Washington, D.C. Angels in Adoption awards trip, the group took a turn playing host to the
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By Jen Cowart
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12/20/17
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By PAM SCHIFF On Tuesday evening, December 12, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, Citywide Council President Michael Farina and West Bay Chabad Rabbi Yossi Laufer welcomed Cranston families to join in the lighting of the menorah and the start of the week of the
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By Pam Schiff
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12/20/17
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What began as a “bucket list” item for Robin A. Muksian, Ph.D., who serves as the Director of Administration for the City of Cranston, has become a passion. Since 2010, she has raised more than …
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/20/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG
“Grab me a pair of 17s,” Ken Bowling said to Jeferson, one of the Life Skill students in the special education program at Cranston East. He was referring to a wrench that …
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/20/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Ed Collins, Plant Operations Director for Cranston Public Schools, believes it's time to do a mass educational plan with community involvement based on the recent Jacobs report on the infrastructure of school buildings throughout the
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/20/17
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ASSAULT Officer Paccasassi arrested Elloys de la Rosa, 21, of 103 Rosedale Street, Providence on December 16 at 4:12 a.m. for domestic simple assault and domestic disorderly conduct as a result of a disturbance call at 225 Norwood Avenue. He was then
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12/20/17
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For most people, their birthday is for them alone to celebrate. The one day that is all about “you.” To be the center of attention. The king or queen of the day.
Cranston resident, Jodi …
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By Pam Schiff
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12/20/17
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By PAM SCHIFF In politics, at least in Cranston, it seems you barely assume office, before it is time to start campaigning again. For the seven members of the Cranston School Committee, most are thinking of running again. Here is what they had to say:
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By Pam Schiff
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12/20/17
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To the Editor: FIX NICS Act" is an outrageous attempt to strip the rights of states to regulate the safe and responsible use or weapons by its citizens. Republicans rail about abusive and oppressive federal mandates and laws. Until they collude with the"
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12/20/17
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By RALPH DAVIS In the pouring rain a woman stood waiting to cross the street; she was soaking wet and getting wetter. It was relentless rain; the sort that soaks you to the bones. She had no umbrella. She watched and waited as about six cars whisked by
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By Ralph Davis
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12/18/17
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ASSAULT On December 9 at approximately 9:41 p.m., Officer Schaffran arrested Christopher Vieira, 26, of 58 Lyndon Road in Cranston for simple assault and disorderly conduct. The arrest was the result of a call for a disturbance at the Shell Gas located
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12/16/17
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Dr. Jason Kerzer became a primary care physician to help patients manage - and prevent when possible - chronic diseases. At a time when doctors feel squeezed on how much time they spend with a patient, he sees it as an investment in their future health.
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12/14/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY Garden City Center was crowded with shoppers during the two evenings of the Garden City Stroll. The stroll offered a jolly, festive atmosphere for all. On the Friday night, shoppers enjoyed a performance by both the Hope Highlands
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/14/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Buried behind the street-lined houses on Edgewood Boulevard is a newly sold million-dollar home with its own private beach, boat shed and mooring. There aren't too many residential properties assessed for more than $1 million in
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/14/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG By the first day of 2018 the first Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Rhode Island should be open for business near the intersection of Atwood and Phenix Avenues in Cranston. The new store will bring between 50 and 75 new jobs with it.
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By Thomas Greenberg
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12/14/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY The Annual City Hall Christmas Tree Lighting took place on Dec. 5 indoors; as it was raining that evening. The rain, however, did not dampen the holiday spirit as the outdoor Christmas Tree was lit by Mayor Allan Fung, and Santa Claus
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/13/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY On Saturday, Dec. 9 there was a large police presence at the Walmart located at 1776 Plainfield Pike. There was no crime; however, it was the 2nd Annual Shop With A Cop presented by the Cranston YMCA, the Cranston Police Department,
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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12/13/17
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