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Adaptive yoga instructor Robin Sousa begins her class by having her 16 participants shake their arms, first by their sides and then over their heads. “Shake it up low!” she says. … more
Rhode Island has an abundance of talented singer-songwriters. Hit up one of the weekly open mics or spend a night out at a local bar or music venue and chances are that’ll you’ll hear … more
Thirty-two-year-old chemist Thomas Henry Hughes settled in Johnston in 1849, established the village of Hughesdale and founded the Hughesdale Dye & Chemical Company. In 1868, he gifted Johnston … more
In this era of political turmoil, where horrendous violence is taking place worldwide, especially in the Gazza Strip and the Ukraine, where people are starving in Africa and senseless hate crimes are … more
If you attended last year’s presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” you know what a moving afternoon it was at The Vets. This year’s performance by the Rhode Island … more
[I moved to Cranston] in 1984. I kind of bounced around, but I was coming from Lynn, Mass, and I grew up in upstate New York. … I worked for the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union … more
First it was the pandemic. Then it was the writers’ strike, followed by the actors’ strike. The results were fewer and poorer movies at the cineplexes. We used to review an … more
Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older. White Cross Pharmacy MedPack Wednesday, November 29th – 10:00 a.m. Facilitator: … more
A recent poll published by the New York Times stirred up chatter about President Biden’s vulnerability against Donald Trump. Not a week later, Democrats nationwide celebrated major victories on … more
Of the 16.6 million living veterans, serving in World War II to the Global War on Terror, one half of these veterans are age 65 and over.  The graying of America’s veterans is … more
To the Editor;Mayor Hopkins demonstrates his obtuseness in his editorial of Nov. 2 by employing the bowling term “turkey,” (three strikes in a row,) in an attempt to denigrate councilman … more
To the Editor; "Have you tried the new local coffee shop that just opened up near Itri park? No? Me either. It doesn’t exist yet. But it could, if we work together to create a more vibrant … more
In the midst of multiple, overlapping crises that often result in the loss of housing for at-risk individuals, we are grateful to be able to report on organizations like the House of Hope, which shed … more
Motorists in the Northeast may be giving thanks at the pump as gas prices continue to steadily decline and are now more than 40 cents cheaper than this time last year. Oil prices closed lower … more
Tucked into the smaller activity room at William Hall Library, on Wednesday afternoons, a group of women work diligently crocheting and knitting blankets for babies and children up to 18 years old. … more
Growing up, Scott Jablonski didn’t know that other kids didn’t make up songs in their heads the way that he did. “I didn’t realize that’s what I was doing,” … more
On Friday, Cranston Police helped escort a local two-year-old to the hospital for cancer treatment. Cranston Police posted photos online from the escort, which also included representatives from … more
The Cranston Animal Shelter was recognized last week for achieving the status of a “no-kill” shelter by a national animal welfare organization. Best Friends … more
As he steps down as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair, Rep. Joseph McNamara (Dist. 19, Warwick/Cranston) looks to devote more time to education. McNamara, said his decision to seek the … more
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