LOOMING SYMBOLS: The American flag flapped high above the crowd gathered outside St. Rocco School for last Friday’s “Prayer for Peace and Healing on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.”

September 21, 2021

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St. Rocco School in Johnston pauses to remember those lost on 9/11

Matthew Newell was playing on the St. Rocco School playground on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The carefree 9-year-old heard a teacher calling his name. The fourth-grader, wearing his …

Gov. McKee makes vaccine pitch in Johnston

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, along with Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos made the trip to Johnston High School to provide the state with its weekly COVID-19 update on Wednesday afternoon. In collaboration …

Now, Amazon’s a done deal in Johnston

Johnston has a new biggest taxpayer. The Johnston Town Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a Tax Stabilization Agreement with Amazon. “This agreement if approved by you …

NEWS

Chief: License plate cameras have 'exceeded expectations'

By DANIEL KITTREDGE The leader of the city's Police Department defended a new automated license plate reader, or ALPR, program during a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, saying its use has already resulted in more than two-dozen arrests and

'A great American hero'

By DANIEL KITTREDGE It was a "beautiful American day," in the words of U.S. Army veteran Kevin Brown - bright and clear, breezy but comfortable, with flags waving lightly and neighbors joined together for a shared purpose both solemn and celebratory.

VIDEO NEWS

Mausoleum dedication

Bishop Thomas Tobin dedicates and blesses the $12.5 million mausoleum at Saint Ann Cemetery to Saints Peter & Paul.

Gaspee Parade performers

Parade participants put on a show...and then Annette joined them

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‘If we pull together as a community, we can overcome anything’

Art has long been a major part of Susan Brescia’s life, on both personal and professional levels. A self-taught musician since her youth, she plays guitar, ukulele, piano, mandolin and …

A life-changing bond

In August 2016, Heather Schey decided to switch out her white cane for another set of eyes and began the process of applying for a guide dog through Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Not only did Heather …

Presidential experience

These days, it can be hard to make plans months in advance. Oak Lawn Elementary School student Ryan Golditch had to do just that earlier this year when offered the chance to attend the Envision …

Mushroom monsoon

Heat. Humidity. Rain. These weather conditions have local mushroom enthusiasts calling 2021 a banner year for foraging. This July we saw unseasonably rainy weather, followed by heat, and August …

Growing to feed the needy

Steve Stycos’s green thumb is all the greener thanks to an army of dedicated volunteers. Stycos and his fellow farm hands work at Westbay Farm, located on 1351 Centerville Road in Warwick. …

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RHODYLIFE

Curiosity got the best of me!

I live in Warwick Neck. I love it here! Because things pretty much stay the same, it's hard to miss a new business opening in my area. For years, there has been a store at the top of Meadow View and Warwick Neck Avenue. Years ago, the owner sold

The Dust Ruffles' 'Innocent Filth EP' worth the wait

By ROB DUGUAY Typically, when it comes to making anything, the more time it takes the better the result. It's usually noticeable when something is hastily created versus being done deliberately. For the Providence pop rock trio The Dust Ruffles, this is

At the Warwick Showcase

At the Warwick Showcase THE CARD COUNTER **** (Surreal, eclectic and downright bizarre) Three movies opened at the Showcase last weekend. One is another monster movie. The second is a faith-based movie. We chose the third, a surreal, eclectic, downright

Sports

SPORTS

Bolts fall to Oakers, 14-6

The Cranston East football team dropped its home opener against Coventry, 14-6, last Friday night. The Oakers would score early to take a 6-0 lead into the halftime break and led 14-0 late in the game. East would get on the board when Naz Millien

SPORTS

West’s new field sets the bar high

Last week I had the pleasure of covering the Cranston West football game at the new field on campus. I had covered a game or two there last spring but this was my first time catching a Friday night game in the fall. I must say, and I am not being

SPORTS

West volleyball tops rival East

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Cranston West girls volleyball team cruised past rival Cranston East in three sets last week to win its opener, 3-0. "They were excited. They were a little nervous in the first game and fell behind. East has a strong history since

NO FLUKE

Right whales could have used scenario planning

By CAPT. DAVE MONTI A study published Aug. 31, 2021 in the journal Oceanography titled “Ocean Regime Shift is Driving Collapse of the North Atlantic Right Whale Population” relates …

SPORTS

West wins opener

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Cranston West football team bounced back from a tough Injury Fund loss to beat visiting West Warwick 20-7 last Friday night. The Falcons would take a 13-0 lead over the Wizards into halftime thanks to a five-yard rushing score from

SPORTS

Nothing like a full house

Last Friday was the start of the high school football season. Teams played in their Injury Fund exhibitions, so although the results did not count toward the standings, it was the first time that teams were able to compete against other squads in live

SPORTS

West falls to Oakers

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Cranston West football team fell to visiting Coventry 34-19 in the teams' Injury Fund exhibition last Friday evening. Braydan Stetson led the Falcons on offense with two rushing scores while quarterback Matt DeFusco connected with

SPORTS

Young Bolts set for season

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Cranston East girls soccer team is set to get rolling this week and will be featuring a young roster with only six returning players from last fall season. Although the Bolts are inexperienced compared to many of the other clubs in

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Opinion

Youth provide us with needed hope

It’s a common cliché to say that “only the youth can save us.” In some ways, such a statement is an oversimplification of the challenges that we face in everyday …

Emerging from the shadow of endless war

By NANCY HOUSTON As my husband and I were taking our daily walk in Roger Williams Park the other day, our route took us past the statue of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, founder of the U.S. Cavalry. He cut a heroic figure with one arm outstretched,

A valuable tool for police

To the Editor: On Monday evening, I had the opportunity to listen to Cranston Police Col. Michael Winquist outline the recently installed license plate reader program to the City Council. No one can dispute the early results of this program in helping to

Obituaries

Gregory R. Dore

Gregory R. Dore, 56, passed peacefully Wednesday July 14, 2021 surrounded by family at The Miriam Hospital. Formerly of Holliston, Mass, He lived most of his life in Cranston, RI. Son of the late …

OBITUARY

Edward A. Lowell Sr.

Edward A. Lowell, Sr., 75 passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Harlem, NY, he was the son of Edward Rouff and Ella (Josephson) Lowell. Edward was the father of …

OBITUARY

Gladys D. Ciorlano

Gladys D. Ciorlano, 91, died Monday, July 12, 2021. She was the wife of the late Louis Ciorlano, Sr. DC. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Raoul and Dorothy (Minnie) Bacon. …

OBITUARY

Norma L. Gardner

Norma L. Gardner, 82, died Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Karl and Regina (Bennett) Allard. Norma was employed with the Torbot Company in Warwick for 45 …

Kathryn Zachirchuk

Kathryn Zachirchuk, 69, of Cranston, died Monday, June 21, 2021 at Hope Health Center in Providence. A lifelong resident of Cranston, she was a daughter of the late John and Nina Zachirchuk. …

Irene H. (Beaudoin) Boehm

Irene H. (Beaudoin) Boehm, 84, passed peacefully Sunday, 06/06/21, at Roger Williams Hospital. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Marie (Normandine) Beaudoin. She was the …

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Public notice

SAFETY SERVICES & LICENSES COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held before the Safety Services & Licenses Committee on Monday, October 4, 2021 Safety Service Date at 6:00 p.m.. in the Cranston City …