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Town Hall Lanes’ time is up

Johnston’s lane time has expired. The town’s lone bowling alley will soon close. Although an exact date has not been released, Town Hall Lanes will cease operation in several …

Johnston police investigate ATM skimming discovery

Have you swiped your bank card at this automatic teller machine (ATM)? Hours after Johnston Police discovered a “skimming device” attached to a Killingly Street ATM, they were looking …
NEWS

1st steps to national stage

Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey brought his campaign to make Americans aware “we are leaving no future for our children” to the Ocean State Friday. His Rhode Island stop — …
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Budlong pool plans prepare to hold water

After pressure from the City Council to speed up renovation plans for Budlong Pool, Mayor Ken Hopkins has agreed to reduce the plans for renovation to just the pool and bathhouse which was announced …
GOOD NEWS

Ronald Pelletier sniffed the corned beef flavored air. He was thirsty. A woman leaned over his left shoulder and asked, “You gonna have beer or wine today?” “I’m gonna …

He’s only six years old, yet Lorenzo Almeida wants to give back to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence. During the past Thanksgiving and Christmas season, Lorenzo spent two long …
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Chef Walters Cooking School doesn’t look like much from the outside, but upon walking into the quaint little house at 162 Mayfield Ave. visitors find a fully fledged commercial style kitchen, …

The Park Theater at 848 Park Ave. will be hosting a “Comedy for a Cause” event to raise funds needed to help purchase a new wheelchair accessible van for community activist Tina Pederson …
The Cranston Plan Commission held a special meeting on Monday night to review the master plan for the building of a solar farm by Natick Avenue Solar and to hear opinions from Cranston …
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In this year of 2023, we’re reaching the point where we’ve collectively experienced two eras of pre-pandemic and post-pandemic. Things were either a bit different or majorly different for …
Sports
Rivera gives back with Project GOAL
Cranston native and New England Revolution midfielder Damian Rivera teamed up with Project GOAL last week in Providence to host a …
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Favorite teams, moments of winter
The Bishop Hendricken hockey team took home a 2-0 state championship win over rival La Salle last weekend to officially wrap up the …
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CES names Cresta new ring announcer
Local fitness celebrity and social media content creator Margaret Cresta has been named the ring announcer for the upcoming CES Boxing …
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Western Hills Middle School

Grade 8 High Honors Wesley Abatecola, Joshua Abrams, Adrian Acosta, Laila Alba, Kefaya Altaan Al Hariri, Saoirse Bacon, Jacob Bovay, Gage Burkemper, Amanda Chen, Ethan Davis, Cora Dempsey, Alayna …
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Hugh B. Bain Middle School

Grade 8 High Honors Zoe Banach, Elisauris Borbon Espinal, Abigail Cabral, Arianna Chay Lizardo, Valeria Del Carmen Quintana, Jonalyz Diaz Garcia, Aria Goffe, Ydalis Guzman, Joestin Lin, Kadence …
Opinion

Rhode Island so often finds itself following in the footsteps of other states (hi, Massachusetts) when it comes to passing policy. We see no reason why Rhode Island cannot become a nationwide leader …
Obituaries

Manera, Muriel Agnes (O'Hearn)

Muriel Agnes (O’Hearn) Manera, 92, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Domenic A. Manera. Born in Providence, she was the daughter …

Cummings, Mary Ann (Shaefer)

Mary Ann (Schaefer) Cummings, 86, devoted mother and caregiver to her own mother, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. She was the wife of the late Stephen B. Cummings. Born in Cranston, she was …
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CITY OF CRANSTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING

“Cranston Print Works Redevelopment” Master Plan – Major Land Development You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will meet to review the Master Plan for a …

City of Cranston Notice of Public Hearing

SAFETY SERVICES & LICENSES COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SAFETY SERVICES & LICENSES COMMITTEE  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

SAFETY SERVICES & LICENSES COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Windy

Dream cat alert! Meet Windy, she will sail right into your heart! She is an absolutely stunning Calico and she loves attention. Windy is five years old with the most beautiful coat and green …

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Town Hall Lanes’ time is up

Johnston’s lane time has expired. The town’s lone bowling alley will soon close. Although an exact date has not been released, Town Hall Lanes will cease operation in several …