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Gaspee Days come again: 58 years and still going strong.

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Pen pal picnic

In 1966, while still a freshman at LaSalle Academy, in Providence, Cranston Resident Ed Bastia and his class began writing to French students overseas. While his whole class created relationships …
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Boost for businesses

The city of Cranston is partnering with the state to provide up to $20,000 in grants and aid to small businesses. Director of Economic Development Franklin Paulino said there are three different …
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Live Bait: Personal stories, musical accompaniment, real fun

Seven minutes, that’s all you’ll get to make your mark. Live Bait, an open mic storytelling event, has returns after a COVID hiatus at a new location, the Artists’ Exchange, …
GOOD NEWS

The Rhode Island Press Association presented 153 awards to journalists throughout the state for writing, design and photography in its editorial contest for 2022. Johnston Sun Rise Editor Rory …

What Cheer Flower Farm, an Olneyville-based nonprofit that farms and gives away upwards of 100,000 flowers a year, is set to expand their fields and grow their operation with help from grants …
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The Senate approved legislation (2023-S 0444) sponsored by Sen. Tiara Mack (D-Dist. 6, Providence) which would establish “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” as a state holiday, to be held …

Grade 8 High Honors Elijah Baez, Zoe Banach, Elisauris Borbon Espinal, Arianna Chay Lizardo, Valeria Del Carmen Quintana, Allison Flores Montesdeoca, Aria Goffe, Kley Guerra, Katerine Gutierrez …
Assault On 5/21/2023 at approximately 0322 hours, Officers arrested Sareth Kim, 47, of 144 Riverside Ave for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. The result of the arrest was …
RHODYLIFE
The Vasa Order of America, RI  District #3, will celebrate Midsommar Saturday, June 10th at l Little Rhody Vasa Park at 10 Boswell Trail, Foster, RI. People of all heritages are welcome to …
Sports
Samantha Rosenfield shines with awesome track season both individually, as a team
Samantha Rosenfield placed 2nd in the Class Meet as the team won its second straight title. Rosenfield, a senior, competes in both …
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West advances
The No. 4 Cranston West girls lacrosse team beat visiting No. 5 Middletown 13-7 last week to advance to the Division II Semifinals …
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Bolts win Senior Night showdown over rival West
The crosstown rivalry seems to have more heat than ever following Thursday’s senior night. Despite both Cranston’s East …
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SCHOOL NEWS

Cranston West Quarter 2 Honor Roll 2022-2023

Highest Honor Grade 12:  Emily Abendroth, Hailey Bobek, Ava Boyle, Hannah Boyle, Alissa Burgos, Angelo Capaldi, Carolin Carrascoza-Velasquez, Milan Cesana-Marinosci, Michaela Consiglio, …
SCHOOL NEWS

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 …
Opinion

To the Editor,  Regarding the "fight" between Governor Dan McKee and Attorney General Peter Neronha outlined in a recent Providence Journal article, the story asks whether Neronha's refusal …

In considering whether or not a fledgling advocacy group calling for at least one armed police officer to be placed in every school in Rhode Island has real merit and is worthy of a $24 million …
Cranston City Council Candidate Anthony Melillo (R-Ward 6) today expressed concern over the planned date for the special election for Ward Six voters created by the resignation of former Councilman …
Obituaries

Lempke-Stella, Marion (Lemlin)

Marion (Lemlin) Lampke-Stella, A Fearless Fighter and Beloved Cranstonite Cranston, RI - Marion Lampke-Stella, a resilient and beloved member of the community, passed away on May 19, leaving …

Jerimiah, Andrew and Bruce

"Rites Scheduled for Jerimiahs" A Funeral for Andrew and Bruce Jerimiah, long-time Cranston residents and businessmen, will be held this Saturday, April 29th, at Saints Sahag & Messrob …
Public notice

CRANSTON BOARD OF CONTRACT AND PURCHASE AGENDA

There will be a meeting of the Board of Contract and Purchase on June 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Pursuant to City Council Ordinance, the following advertises the agenda for that meeting. All matters listed …

CITY OF CRANSTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING

CITY OF CRANSTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON

ANIMAL TALK

Puppies!

Have you been in search a puppy to join your family? Well there are so many pups of all shapes, sizes and mixed breeds waiting at Heart of RI. To see more photos please visit www.heartofri.org or …

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College Notes: Barbieri leads Gulls to World Series

For the first time ever, the Endicott College baseball team has qualified for the Division III College World Series, and Cranston West graduate Thomas Barbieri will be making the historic trip with …