The water’s still waist deep and starting to freeze along Belfield Drive, cutting 10 Johnston homes — and around 30 residents — off from civilization, emergency services, fuel and …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/17/24
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An enthusiastic City Council unanimously approved a resolution Nov. 20 to recognize the efforts of OneCranston Health Equity Zone at CCAP for their work on the annual “Community Builders …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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12/6/23
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Did you ever think you could find a parking space in Pawtuxet Village? Well, Tuesday was your day even though there was a parking ban because of the storm. Not everyone was open for business nor had …
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2/14/24
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It was supposed to be easier.
The number of questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form were reduced from 106 to 36. And this has surely expedited the process for …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/14/24
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Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”?
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/17/24
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With the early days of Cranston’s Republican primary for Mayor making headlines state wide, Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung has once again been cast in the spotlight. However, that didn’t stop …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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2/14/24
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Come this June Anthony Albanese Sr. will have owned the former Hunter’s Garage at the gateway to Pawtuxet Village for five years. A lot has happened in this five years and a lot hasn’t …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/24/24
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Family has always been a big deal for Derek Robert.
Derek was born and raised in Cranston.
During his childhood he played CLCF soccer and baseball. He bowled at Town Hall Lanes, and …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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1/24/24
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Cranston Public Libraries reported a year of growth and outreach in its 2023 Impact Report.
Director for CPL Edward Garcia explained in a letter published in the report the staff and …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/24/24
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Two federal agencies have begun working in Rhode Island to assist disaster victims in applying for federal relief funding.
Following President Joe Biden’s approval of a declaration …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/24/24
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Next Monday at around 2:15 p.m., Warwick’s skies will begin to dim and 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon as the city experiences a partial solar eclipse.
While the city is …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/3/24
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It’s like they never left.
With President Biden having signed on March 20 disaster declarations for the severe storms which hit Rhode Island on December 17 and January 9, the Federal …
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4/3/24
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Mayor Kenneth Hopkins addressed the city council in chambers on Monday afternoon to highlight his FY 2025 Cranston budget starting this July 1.
During the special meeting, Hopkins described his …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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4/3/24
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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 …
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CRANSTON HERALD REPORTS
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3/27/24
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A small bridge in Cranston will be undergoing immediate repairs following the discovery of structural deficiencies during the city’s bridge and culvert inspection.
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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3/27/24
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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 …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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3/27/24
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Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week.
Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/4/24
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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 …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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11/15/23
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Since Amazon has not yet opened for business in Johnston, the mega-retailer has invoked a costly construction clause in its contract with the town.
Over the past few months, the company …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/10/24
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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 …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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11/15/23
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