Nathan Scarborough takes a break from working behind-the-scenes of Waitress, currently running at Theatre by the Sea. Beacon Media photo by Matthew Lawrence

July 13, 2025

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CLCF-CWLL Gals come out swinging

The CLCF-CWLL Gals All-Star softball teams are back in action as their state tournaments kicked off this week, and both the 12-U and 10-U teams opened things up with big wins. The 12’s …

Last Thursday evening, local resident Zach Matook’s oak tree fell toward the street onto Dean Parkway, blocking the road and forcing drivers to stop and turn around.

Mayor declares emergency in storm’s wake

Zach Matook remembers hearing a big thud outside and freaking out when he and his wife looked outside and saw what made that noise: Their oak tree, about 80 feet tall, had fallen across Dean Parkway …

RI law protects libraries from censorship

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Mark McKenney and Rep. David Morales to prohibit the censorship of library materials was signed into state law last week. The Freedom to Read Act protects libraries and …

Part of the fleet of members’ boats. The club currently hosts about 130 boats.

Tenacious RI Yacht Club celebrates 150 years

After many difficult years of relocating, weathering harsh storms and having to rebuild twice, the Rhode Island Yacht Club turned 150 this year. The club was founded in 1875 and originally …

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Oh, Henry!

There just don’t seem to be enough cards, cake or candles to sufficiently wish someone a happy 110 th birthday. Especially when it’s your dad. And especially when his lifetime experience …

Wrong way driving penalty increases

Legislation to increase penalties for driving the wrong way on a highway or an entrance/exit ramp has been signed into law and is now in effect. The bill was sponsored by sponsored by Deputy …

New Eagle Scouts recognized

Troop 4 Gaspee Plateau celebrated two new Eagle Scouts, Aidan Shea and Justin Fowler, at their recent Court of Honor at St. Peter Church in Warwick. In attendance were Troop 4 Scouts, families, …

All-Star roundup: CWLL 12’s roll past Mt. Pleasant

The Cranston Western 12-U All-Stars bounced back in a big way when they rolled past Mt. Pleasant 17-2 on Monday night. The team dropped consecutive games to Fox Point and North Providence by a …

Fish in the Block Island Inshore Tournament for nine species and an expanded area to the Rhode Island mainland.

Still time to register for the Block Island Tournament

The expanded Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament is Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27. You need not attend the awards ceremony on Block Island to enter or win. Fish photos are taken up …

Stenhouse headed to College Baseball HOF

Rhode Island baseball legend Mike Stenhouse was recently selected for induction to the College Baseball Hall of Fame along with 20 other players and coaches. The Cranston native played …

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Scarborough, who ranked fifth in Cranston High School East’s class of 2022, attends Brown University and studies mathematics and theatre arts. Submitted photo

Backstage is front and center for tech hand

Nathan Scarborough loves Rhode Island. He was raised in Cranston, goes to school in Providence, and this summer he’s working in Matunuck. Scarborough is an assistant lead electrician at …

Birds, Bugs, Frogs and Fun!

Learn fun facts in a close-up interview with owls, turtles, sharks, and skates. Get creative and crafty. Search for butterflies and other insects in the pollinator garden or look for frogs in the …

Politelli brings many elements together for new album

Art is often an extension of the creator. Along with the imagination and ideas, there’s also various emotions and feelings telling a story. In a musical sense, Cranston native and Providence …

Police Logs

Police log

DOMESTIC ELECTRONIC VEHICLE TRACKING On July 7 at 6:41 p.m., officers arrested a Johnston resident for Domestic Electronic Tracking of Motor Vehicles. The arrest was the result of the subject …

Cranston Police Department: Power Lines - Danger

Please stay away from any power lines. Although they may look de-energized they can easily be energized and be fatal if contact is made. People may have generators working and not correctly installed …

Officer Lopez, a mother of two, graduated from the Police Academy in December 2024. She was 10th in her class.

Under the gun

If you’re driving through this city, better keep a light foot on the gas pedal. According to Cranston Police Chief Michael Winquist, Cranston has one of the highest numbers of traffic …

CRANSTON CHATTER

Cranston Chatter

July 9: RISPCA Summer Learning Series: Please join us for a free workshop at 6 p.m. with cat behavior specialist, Cathy Simonini (of Cathy's Cat Corner), to learn how to strengthen your bond …

Obituaries

Fox, Paul J. Jr.

Paul J. Fox, Jr., 73, of Cranston peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 21, 2025. PJ, as he was affectionately known, was the husband of Wendy (Baltzer) Fox for 49 wonderful …

Barbone, Joseph Francis

Joseph Francis Barbone "Joe" 93, of Warwick, passed away on April 9, 2025, at Sunny View Nursing Home. He retired after 29 years as an Inspector 4th Class from Electric Boat in Groton, CT where …

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