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On June 9, 1908, an agent representing the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals squared off in court against Welcome Hoyt Cottle, a farmer and expressman who resided on Snake …
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By KELLY SULLIVAN
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5/15/24
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The Cranston West boys volleyball team improved to 11-0 and remained in first place last week when it swept second-place East Providence in three sets (25-18/ 25-12/ 25-22).
The Falcons were …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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Futuristic medical treatments seem to have made their way to the forefront. What was once seen as science fiction has now joined the mainstream. Who would have thought, 50 years ago, that …
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5/15/24
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When Landon Vazquez takes the soccer field, it’s hard for his mom, Erin, not to get emotional.
It’s not because of the cute-factor of a bunch of 5-year-old kids running around in …
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By CHRISTOPHER GAVIN
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5/15/24
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Now that I have finally had the chance to catch my breath, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation and gratitude for the outpouring of support that my family and I have received during …
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5/15/24
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Please save the date: June 4, 2024.
On this day, Cranston will have a special referendum vote and there is only one item on the ballot, a question asking approval for the city of Cranston to …
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5/15/24
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5/15/24
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With an overwhelming vote in favor of amendments to the existing Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights legislation, the state of Rhode Island has finally taken an important step towards more …
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5/15/24
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Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence and Washington counties who had damage from the severe storm and flooding that took place from Dec. 17-19, 2023, and Jan. 9-13, 2024, have just one …
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5/15/24
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5/15/24
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Cranston Public Schools announced the recipients of 34 medals, awarded to Cranston Area Career and Technical students at the recent RI SkillsUSA awards ceremony. The awardees represented the …
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5/15/24
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On Monday evening, the Cranston School Committee started on a somber note, as Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse warned of the effects of level-funding on the city’s schools.
Nota-Masse …
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By TYLER JACKMAN Special to the Herald
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5/15/24
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Johnston is the only Ocean State municipality not participating in Gov. Dan McKee’s Learn365RI initiative.
According to McKee’s Press Secretary Olivia DaRocha, “38 out of 39 …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/15/24
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Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante’s already achieved the municipal hat trick — mayor (check), school committee (check) and city council (checked, 45 years ago).
The Army …
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Louis Thomas D’Abbraccio passed away on May 5, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. As Lou’s community reflects on his legacy, one quality repeats itself through all aspects of …
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5/13/24
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Crystal Vizcaino tried not to cry. She rubbed at an uncomfortable false eyelash while sitting in the back booth at J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch.
Vizcaino’s used to waiting tables …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/10/24
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Gene Valicenti stepped from the evening news show he co-anchors on Channel 10 Thursday night to another show at Cheleo's Restaurant on Post Road Warwick where the Rotary Club of Warwick held its cash …
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5/10/24
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Joy Fox will succeed John Howell as Beacon Communications publisher.
“John has been at the helm for five decades,” Fox said Wednesday morning. “He’s …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/9/24
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A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010.
So far, …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/8/24
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