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PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to late 2024.

Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston

Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? …

Councilwoman resigns suddenly

Editor’s note: On the morning of publication of this paper, evidence was brought to light of potential misconduct by Hope and Change for Haiti, which lost its 501-C3 status in 2022. The …

Dragons everywhere

And you thought Roger Williams Park Zoo was the only place to find dragons at this time of year. Well, Peter Legg who was watching the sunset at Fort Getty in Jamestown Sunday, grabbed this shot of …

Cranston resident has his own vision on how to beat cancer

There are very few words more life shattering to hear than “you have cancer”. But, for Cranston’s Glyn Morgan, that is what happened to him in 2013. “My connection …

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THE GROUP: Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, joined a group of Warwick history buffs in City Hall Friday. The group included: Pegee Malcolm, the Chairperson of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission; Felicia Castiglioni Gardella, President of the Warwick Historical Society; current Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi; City Archivist Jackie Picozzi; and Mark Brown, Vice-Chairman of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission.

Unpacking history

Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty carried a pair of huge sealed cardboard boxes into Warwick City Hall’s subterranean conference room. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and …

Filling a vital RI need

Chief Resident Daniel Boateng and Dental Assistant Sheila Fernandez readied the exam room for their next patient. They try to turn the chair over quick. They’ve got patients waiting. For …
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Jim Fanale’s passionate plea for his fellow doctors: Patients need empathy

To hear Dr. James Fanale tell it, the doctors, nurses, and staff at Warwick’s Kent Hospital have the greatest jobs in the world. It’s a sentiment he expressed as he stood before a …

Jim Fanale’s passionate plea for his fellow doctors: Patients need empathy

To hear Dr. James Fanale tell it, the doctors, nurses, and staff at Warwick’s Kent Hospital have the greatest jobs in the world. It’s a sentiment he expressed as he stood before a …

Passover will be a little different this year for Jews around the world

The Jewish holiday of Passover will start at sunset, Monday, April 22 and conclude on April 30, 2024. The story of Passover can be found in the Old Testament book of Exodus. On Passover, it …
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Hubby does all of our grocery shopping, (thank you, Dave’s Marketplace!) I am not familiar with the cost of groceries, but news articles tout the fact that prices have increased by almost 6%, …
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ROLLING ALONG: Cranston West’s Charlie Maguire
‘All or nothing’
The Cranston West boys lacrosse team has made its arrival as a Division II contender, roaring to a 3-0 start and beating some of the group’s best teams in the process. After beating …
Athlete of the Week: Mia Crudale: The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West softball pitcher Mia Crudale. Crudale has been sensational for the Falcons in her first year as a varsity starter in the circle, boasting a 4-0 record in four appearances and allowing just one earned run in that span while striking out 30 batters. Crudale held St. Ray’s scoreless and hitless in five innings of work on Monday to help the Falcons to the 16-0 win. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Falcons dominant in 4-0 run
The Cranston West softball team has quickly emerged as a Division I contender once again despite losing some key pieces to last year’s playoff roster. West is 4-0 in league play, rolling …
Roundup: Lady Bolts remain unbeaten
The Cranston East softball team remained unbeaten when it topped Davies 12-2 last week at home. Kiara McGarty and Samaya Imondi each knocked in three runs while Nevaeh Fatorma added two runs as …
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Standing up for transparency

In recent months, Rhode Islanders have seen how critical it is to have ready and reliable access to public information. We’ve also been reminded of how frustrating and challenging it can be to …

Rhode Island’s budget challenges, Part One

Housing affordability has become one of Rhode Island’s most serious challenges. Home prices are so high that ownership is out of reach for many Rhode Islanders. Nearly half of all renters spend …
Obituaries

Joyce, Louise Anne (LouAnne)

Louise Anne Joyce (LouAnne), age 68 of Baneberry, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Morristown, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her …

Childers, Dr. Henry E., Jr.

Dr. Henry E. Childers, Jr., “DOC” died peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alabama in 1930. After Veterinary School at Auburn University, he …
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Public Meeting Notice Budlong Pool Historic Consultation

The Cranston Department of Public Works is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1070 Cranston St, the Senior Services Department, from 5PM to 7PM. In accordance with the …

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Cici

Cici is a beauty queen, all dressed in her pearls and ready to be part of your family! She was rescued with her eight puppies that were born under a porch. Luckily for Cici someone stepped up to …

 

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Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston

Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? …