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STUCK WITH AN ARROW: Torrie Aceto shared these photos of the injured swan on the Johnston Sun Rise Facebook page.
UPDATE: Two swans, one arrow
UPDATED: There’s a special place at the bottom of Oak Swamp Pond for someone with a bow and quiver full of black arrows with blue and white fletching. Rhode Island Environmental Police searched the …
AN UNUSUAL DOCTOR’S OFFICE: CCAP’s new medical van sits in the Pilgrim Senior Center parking lot this past Thursday for visitors and passersby to check out.
Doctors on wheels
The Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is preparing to deliver medical care to those who may need it most. CCAP’s new medical van will travel to different locations throughout …
Announcement of open Cranston school committee seat
Cranston Public Schools announces the opening of the Ward 2 seat on the Cranston School Committee. The Cranston School Committee is made up of six members as well as a citywide chairperson. The …
SO HELP ME GOD: Kristen Haroian takes the oath of office as Ward 2’s new City Councilwoman, following the resignation of former City Councilwoman Aniece Germain. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Ward 2 seat filled; investigations breed investigations in City Council
Cranston’s Ward 2 has a new city councilwoman. Following the resignation of former councilwoman Aniece Germain last week, Kristen E. Haroian, formerly the Ward 2 representative of the Cranston …
CME Credit Union congratulates winners of Student Logo Contest
CME Credit Union (CME CU) is pleased to announce and congratulate the winner of its brand/logo contest held with the Graphic Communications programs at Cranston West and Cranston East High …
Mayor Hopkins announces city’s participation in Community Septic System Loan Program
Mayor Ken Hopkins announced the introduction of the Community Septic System Loan Program in the city. This program was developed in partnership with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode …
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Project chick connects little ones of two species
The Auburn Library was filled with the sound of clucking last weekend as Project Chick came through. Jeannette Gamache from Casey Farm in Saundertown, RI brought a gaggle of chicks for kids in …
The price libraries pay for physical books have largely stayed the same, barring regular increases from inflation. But The physical books seen here in the basement of the Providence Public Library likely aren’t as in high demand as certain e-books, with some digital titles having hundreds of holds. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
Bills aim to give Rhode Island public libraries a break from high cost of e-books
A lot of Rhode Islanders want to read Kristin Hannah’s latest novel, “The Women.” The e-book version of Hannah’s Vietnam War narrative had 837 holds across the …
Rio
Rio
Rio lights up the room with his big smile and happy energy! Rio is a young mixed breed with a fluffy coat of many colors and eyes to match! He is a two years old and is an active boy so he's looking …
Here's what's happening around Cranston
Weekend Spotlight   April 26, Armenian Flag Raising Ceremony hosted by the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island is scheduled for Fri., April 26, at Cranston City Hall, 869 Park Ave, …
Police Log 04-25-2024
ALL ARRESTEES ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY On 04/22/24 at approximately 2236hrs, Officers arrested Kerry Lynn Vigeant, 42 of 212 Kilbert St, Warwick RI for (2) counts of Obtaining …