When trying to figure out the perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything, give them the one thing they absolutely don’t have.  A bench with a permanent plaque on it, … more

Buoyed by the success of a pilot Senior Fellows Program, Leadership Rhode Island (LRI) and Age-Friendly Rhode Island (AFRI) aim to find the funding to offer another session in the summer of 2024. … more

First printed in Cranston High School West’s newspaper the West Wind. About 50 years ago, Ms. Nancy Vitulli and Ms. Barbara Bianco attended Cranston East together, and they were in … more

For Jews around the world, celebrating Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights has more meaning than ever. With antisemitism on the rise, and two separate incidents here in Cranston over the past week, it … more

Members of the Disability Self-Advisory Group, also called Avatar hosted a holiday party and fundraiser at the Pub on Park on December 7. The event featured a bake sale, art sale and live music by … more

Grade 8  HIGH Honors Aanvi Aggarwal, Sanvi Aggarwal, Hadry Alicea, Owen Bennett, Milania Carley, Owen Catelli, Giuliana Celseti, Ryan Chhun, Molly Costabile, David DeSarro Jr., Britney … more

401-780-6000 Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of Individuals 55 years and older. Recipes…And More Recipes! Wednesday, December 20th – … more

The Cranston boys hockey team was busy helping others on Monday night when it volunteered with Adopt-a-Family, a local non-profit organization that collects and donates charity toward families … more

We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. Free Gift … more

Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins has declared that Cranston officials are ready to tackle the upcoming winter and snow season.  “I want to advise Cranston residents and businesses that our … more

During his childhood years, Stan Winman was always fascinated with Christmas lights. Today, that fascination has grown into an extraordinary 250,000-plus Christmas Lighting Spectacular at Praise … more

Cranston State Representative Jacqueline Baginski is lucky in cards and knows when to listen to some valuable coaching. For the second consecutive year, she made it to the table of champions at … more

Prices have risen everywhere in the last few years and several school projects are costing far more than originally projected, requiring just more funding to get across the finish line. The … more

The board of commissioners offered outgoing Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Executive Director Joseph Reposa a round of applause Friday on his last day on the job. Reposa held the Ocean State’s lone landfill’s top post in Johnston for more than six years. His annual salary was at least $245,000. He’ll also receive a $25,000 bonus on the way out the door (and stay on as a consultant). more

Highest Honors Grade 12:   Donovan Adams, Amina Alhassan, Samuel Alkhanji, Juliana Andrus, Jayden Bogle, Mariana Brito, Lily Buco, Stephen Capirchio, Anthony Carbone, Alex Ceseretti, Sarah … more

We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. Self-Care Bags … more

 Gasoline prices keep falling as global oil markets last week shrugged off news of deeper production cuts announced by OPEC+ member countries, reflecting the diminishing power of the Saudi-led … more

“New” means change but that should deter students and their parents from seeking financial assistance for college education. What’s new is what the Federal Student Aid Office … more

The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. Numerous groups and individuals will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening … more

The Cranston League for Cranston’s Future was named one of two Cranston nonprofits to  receive grants from the Champlin Foundation last week.. To the tune of $167,000,  this … more