The Cranston Herald

Artistic director Amiee Turner doubles as 'Doubt' director

Amiee Turner, Ocean State Theatre Company's artistic director, has hired herself to direct the latest production at the Warwick theatre, and there is nobody more qualified to take on the assignment. I sat down with Turner last week as she more

11/10/16

Fung for mayor

Last year in this space, following the release of the Rhode Island State Police assessment report of the Cranston Police Department, we wondered whether Mayor Allan Fung's political future was in doubt - and whether he would be able to restore the frayed more

11/10/16

Testa looks to open communications; runs for school committee

David Testa hopes that the third time’s the charm, as he is once again a candidate for the Warwick School Committee. Testa has been closely following the School Committee for more than 15 years, … more

By Kelcy Dolan | 11/7/16

Johnson seeks school committee seat to fight for students, teachers

“We are at a tipping point,” Dean Johnson, candidate for one of the two at-large School Committee seats, said in a recent interview. “We need to decide if we want to continue as we are or if we … more

By Kelcy Dolan | 11/7/16

City voters to face full slate at polls

City voters will face a full slate when they head to the polls on Nov. 8. Locally, the race between Republican incumbent Allan Fung and Democratic challenger Michael Sepe for a four-year term as mayor tops the ballot. Control of the more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/6/16

La Salle Academy to induct eight alumni into the Hall of Fame

Eight distinguished alumni will be inducted into the La Salle Academy Hall of Fame at a dinner and ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Nov. 17. More than 300 alumni family, friends, and supporters of La Salle are expected to attend the more

11/6/16

TINY DANCERS: Getting into the swing of things was this crowd of dancers during Cavalcade of Bands.

Swinging the night away

Swinging the night away The Providence Federation of Musicians Local 198-457 of the American Federation of Musicians hosted the Cavalcade of Bands this past week at Cranston's Rhode on the Pawtuxet. Attendees enjoyed dancing to the sounds of swing more

11/5/16

For third year, Cranston makes list of '50 Best Cities'

Think Cranston is one of the best cities in the country? You're not alone. For the third consecutive year, news and business content provider 24/7 Wall St. has named Cranston one of America's 50 Best Cities to Live." The city ranks" more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/5/16

ISSUING THE CHALLENGE: Ayana Crichton spoke to the audience, explaining how the Fuel Up to Play 60 program has taken off at Bain Middle School and some of the incentives and programs in which the students will have the opportunity to be involved.

Park View students get their game on with `Fuel Up to Play 60'

On Oct. 18, students at Park View Middle School took part in the official kickoff event for the Fuel Up to Play 60 initiative being started at the school this year. The initiative is sponsored by the NFL, the USDA, and the American Dairy more

By Jen Cowart | 11/4/16

Ricci, Turchetta seek Ward 4 seat on School Committee

Most Cranston voters heading to the polls on Nov. 8 will find their local School Committee representative running unopposed for re-election. That is not the case in Ward 4, where incumbent Trent Colford is seeking a seat on the City more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/4/16

RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL had its Go Orange day on Oct. 21. Dawn Florenz’s third-grade class had everyone in orange to raise awareness of childhood hunger. (Herald photos by Jen Cowart)

Cranston schools 'Go Orange' to fight hunger

By JEN COWART As the weather begins to chill and the holidays approach, the Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is preparing to fill 1,000 food baskets for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, according to Lee Beliveau, the more

By Jen Cowart | 11/4/16

THROUGH THE AIR: East junior quarterback Justin Neary paced the offense early with three first-half touchdowns.

'Bolts rout Vikings, improve to 5-1

Led by junior quarterback Justin Neary, Cranston East rolled to its second straight lopsided victory, cruising past Rogers in Newport on Friday night, 37-0. It was all East out of the gate. Early in the first quarter, the more

By Matt Metcalf | 11/4/16

GREAT DONATION: Pictured during the check presentation from The Living Room are, from left, Linda Harris, Lammis Vargas, Kiersten Marek, Kate Aubin, Mike Sepe, Elaine Yeaw from The Artists’ Exchange, City Council President John Lanni, and Paula McFarland.

Women's Living Room provides grant to Artists' Exchange

The Women's Living Room meets once a month in Cranston, for two hours of fellowship, supportive conversation, multimedia engagement, and giving. Women are encouraged to give between $5 and $25 per more

11/4/16

HAPPY HALLOWEEN: Pawtuxet Village was full of children wearing costumes.

Halloween in Pawtuxet Village

On Oct. 29, children and adults were invited to bring a bag to Pawtuxet Park to collect candy compliments of Pawtuxet Village merchants. All were welcome to wear a costume. There was a parade of costumes to begin the parade, more

11/4/16

Now is the time to eliminate car tax

The car tax is a stone in everyone's shoe. No matter how much one makes, no matter what model car one drives, no matter where one lives - taxpayers despise the car tax. Every year municipalities reach deep into taxpayer's more

By Rep. Nicholas A. Mattiello | 11/3/16

Trunk and Treats at Woodridge Church

Pictured during the Trunk and Treats event at Woodridge Church on Oct. 29 are sisters Kayleigh Rego, 6, and Emily Rego, 4. (Herald photos by Steve Popiel) 2 THE KINGDOM: The Bombardier family visited Trunk and Treats more

11/3/16

Congratulations to Salon KG

Earlier this month, Salon KG, located at 2144 Broad St. in Pawtuxet Village, received the award of Best Newport Wedding 2017" in Newport Wedding Magazine. Salon KG has been in business for three years and specializes in" more

11/3/16

Maker Liz Lirakis of Tracimoc helps a young maker make art out of comic books and graphic novels.

Maker Faire: The Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth!

Want to learn how to build catapults? Robots? How to illustrate comic books or use design software? Visit a Maker Space, or attend a Maker Faire! Barnes & Noble hosts three Mini Maker Faire … more

By Mary Johnson | 11/3/16

Candidates for ward seats on council make case ahead of vote

Voters have a number of decisions to make on Nov. 8, but perhaps no contests are as close to home as those for ward seats on the City Council. The six ward seats are currently split evenly along … more

By Daniel Kittredge | 11/3/16

A UNIQUE SPACE: The Gladstone greenhouse is a geometric greenhouse that is dome-shaped and was purchased from a local Rhode Island retailer. The panels are often vandalized overnight and on weekends, and the staff struggles to keep up with the repair in order to keep the greenhouse gardening program going.

Gladstone's got a greenhouse in need

Urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city, and it's a relatively new movement aimed in part at helping to end hunger. First Lady Michelle Obama has done it by more

By Jen Cowart | 11/2/16

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: Maya Colantuono and Elaine Gabellieri, two of the co-founders of The Village, take a moment to pose with Cathy Sears and her kids, Theodore and Kenny. The Sears family is just one of many foster and adoptive families who have been given support from The Village, and who help to support others in the various stages of fostering or adopting children.

The Village aims to support adoptive, foster families

The phrase it takes a village" has become a fixture of civic discourse - and the subject of debate - since its use as the title of Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1996 best-selling book on the role society plays in the development of children." more

By Jen Cowart | 11/2/16

Report urges modernization in federal fisheries management

Last week the Center for Coastal Conservation, along with its 10 recreational fishing and boating industry partners, released A Vision for Marine Fisheries Management in the 21st Century: Priorities for a New Administration. The Vision highlights top more

By Captain Dave Monti | 11/1/16

Fung, Sepe keep sparks flying on 'Newsmakers'

In a meeting as spirited as their first, Republican Mayor Allan Fung and Democratic challenger Michael Sepe last week appeared on WPRI's Newsmakers" program. The two echoed themes and traded charges familiar to those who have" more

By DAaniel Kittredge | 10/29/16

Rhode Island filmmaker Tim Gray has spent the last decade gathering the real stories of the men and women who fought.

'Remember Pearl Harbor': Sneak preview of Tim Gray’s latest work planned in Providence

One of the last tasks left from World War II is to make sure that America never forgets how much was sacrificed by so many to defeat the Axis powers. Rhode Island filmmaker Tim Gray has been doing … more

By Joe Kernan | 10/29/16

Yes on Question 2

Those who hold public office should rightfully be held to a higher standard. All of us are human, and thus flawed. But those who ask for the faith of their fellow citizens, who seek to represent them in the halls of power, are tasked with pursuing and more

10/29/16