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Spring brings life to Knightsville revitalization

With the coming of spring, Knightsville’s beautification is underway once again. Branching out from Itri Park, phase two of the neighborhood’s revitalization project will stretch into the …

Inspectors uncover flood damaged bridge

A small bridge in Cranston will be undergoing immediate repairs following the discovery of structural deficiencies during the city’s bridge and culvert inspection. …

Disaster declared for December and January storms

Rhode Islanders impacted by the floods in December and January will now be eligible for federal relief funding due to a disaster declaration signed by President Joe Biden last week. Following …
LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE: Warwick patrol officers paced the parking lot of Electronic Alarm Systems, Inc., scanning the macadam for possible evidence. They walked with their heads bowed, eyes focused on the ground.

Child shot and killed in Warwick

UPDATED: Warwick Police have identified the victim in Thursday's tragic shooting.

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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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An egg hunt for all

The Rhode Island Accessible Beeping Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Johnston High School. More than 150 people participated, including children who are visually impaired, deaf or …

13-year-old author launches into adventure with inaugural book

The stories behind neglected, abandoned, long-forgotten places have always interested Warwick resident Nicholas Bramble. Now, as he prepares to wrap up seventh grade at Immaculate Conception …

Women mentors meet with Senator for talk at Central Library

Celebrating women in mentorship was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed. Monday’s …
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A native of St. Croix and a graduate of Brown University, Becky Bass has a way of combining her soulful voice, stellar steel pan playing and excellent stage presence to create a vibrant dynamic on …
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READY TO ROLL: Cranston East slugger Carlos Merejo last season. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Hitting the diamond
The Cranston East and West baseball and softball teams are in the middle of their spring training schedules and are getting prepared for the 2024 season. Here is a look at where the teams stand as …
Preseason thoughts on upcoming spring
We’ve made it to spring. Now, I will be taking a deeper dive into our teams in next week’s column as I continue to research and speak with coaches regarding the upcoming season, but …
DIVISION’S BEST: West’s Jaymien Aponte this past winters season. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Aponte leads RIBCA’s award winners
The Rhode Island Boys Basketball Coaches Association unveiled its division and league award winners and a handful of Cranston hoopsters made the list. Leading the way was West senior captain …
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Lessons of Easter stand out in today’s world

With the advent of Easter Sunday approaching this weekend for all of our observing Christian readers, it seems an appropriate time in light of recent events to dig deeper into the themes that have …

The remarkable voyage of Nor-West John DeWolf

In Rhode Island, and especially in Bristol, April 1 could be celebrated as “Nor-west” John Day to mark that adventurer’s completion of the first circumnavigation of the globe by sea …
Obituaries

Ekelund, Carl "Dana"

Carl “Dana” Ekelund, a beloved husband, father and brother, was peacefully called home to his Savior on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born November 6, 1947, to Carl …

McCray, Gail (Concannon)

Gail (Concannon) McCray, 64, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Palazzini) Concannon. Gail had a …
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 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

Special Meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the City of Cranston Council Chambers, Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 , for the …

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Santiago

Have you been searching for some puppy love, well here you go! Meet Santiago, this little chunky boy is everything you could ever want. He's fun, playful, smart, currently in a foster home with …

 

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PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON

NOTICE Of Matters Pending and For Hearing In Said Court On the dates specified in notices below at 10 A.M. for hearing said matters Cranston City Hall 869 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 3 rd Floor, …