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City has first full-time DPW chief in 2 years

A crucial yet persistently empty position in the Department of Public Works has been filled by City Council approval of Cranston’s first permanent DPW director hiring since the post was last …

At Seven Stars it’s always time to make lots of artisanal bread

The seventh Seven Stars had its soft opening on May 7, with grand opening celebrations set for Wednesday, May 14, according to JJ Smith, the CEO of the artisan bread company. Most recently, …

Its niche needing more space, Sonia’s heads for Atwood Ave.

Sonia’s Market & Deli, a popular eatery on Park Avenue, is staying in the city, but will soon move to more spacious quarters on Atwood Avenue, according to an announcement it posted to its …
Parish Support from the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. Father Nick Zourakis (left) with his sons 7-year-old Paul Zourakis (in the sweater and glasses), 4-year-old Kosta Zourakis (sweater), and his grandfather, Father Andrew Zourakis (right). Father Nick said he loves the community aspect of everyone supporting a local church. Paul and Kosta say their favorite part of the meal was the cornbread.

Sure as the calendar

1,600 trays of cornbread. 145 pounds of ham. 78 apple pies. And copious amounts of piping hot coffee at the ready. These and more are what it takes to feed hundreds of guests at a local church …
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East Little League ready to play ball

Cranston East Little League opened its season and celebrated Opening Day last Saturday at Carberry Field in Cranston. The league held its annual parade to the field and welcomed players, families and …

Mae Organization seeks ‘narrow, deep’ bonds with clients

Tuni Schartner, the recently appointed executive director of the Mae Organization for the Homeless, has a lot on her mind. Since Martinha Javid founded the organization almost 17 years ago, it …

KIDS COUNT warns of federal cuts to family support programs

The 2025 KIDS COUNT Factbook, released Monday, has identified affordable access to housing, education, healthcare and nutrition as continued top priorities when it comes to supporting children and …
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West unified takes 2nd

The Cranston West unified basketball team wrapped up its season by taking second place in its division at last weekend’s Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s state championships. Photos …

Roundup: Fatorma hits for cycle as Bolts down Huskies

The Cranston East softball team remained in third place in Division III when it beat Mt. Hope 15-7 last week. Nevaeh Fatorma had a monster outing, going 5-for-6 with six RBI to pace the East …

RIFC holds San Antonio FC to draw in historic home opener

After out-shooting, out-possessing and out-passing San Antonio FC, Rhode Island FC held the Western Conference leaders scoreless for the first time all season as its historic home opener ended in a …
Rhodylife

Spring cleaning for 50,000 inhabitants

By trade , Anthony Ricci is a landscaper and a singer – although, he says, the singing gigs aren’t what they used to be. There are way too many funerals lately. And then …

Taking flight

A Great Egret takes flight from Salter Grove Memorial Park in Warwick with the Port of Providence in the background. Submitted photo by Tom Wojick 

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THE FOUR SEASONS * * * (Relationships Flick) Tina Fay helped in the writing of this bittersweet relationships movie that stresses how much work is needed to create a successful …
Police Logs

Police log

RECKLESS DRIVING On May 1 at 11:44 p.m., officers arrested Michael Barney, 30, of 28 Connecticut St. Apt. 3, Cranston on charges of Reckless Driving/Eluding Police, Resisting Legal or Illegal …

4 men face felony charges in robbery of 2 juveniles

On April 14 at about 5:30 p.m., Cranston police say, officers responded to a report of armed robbery in the Chapel View Plaza near Cold Stone Creamery. Two juveniles reported being confronted and …

Police log

POSSESSION OF DRUGS On April 26 at 8:24 a.m., officers arrested Maurice Davis, 45, of 14 King Ave., Westfield Massachusetts, on charges of possession of Schedule I-V (Under 10 grams) – …
CRANSTON CHATTER

Cranston Chatter

May 9: 60 th Gaspee Days will with a Museum Night at the Aspray Boat House and the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory, both in Warwick from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/pp and include a beer or wine and a …
Obituaries

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 …

Notarianni, Louis

Louis Notarianni, 90, of Oro Valley, AZ, formerly of RI, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Regine M. “Gigi” (Baudot) Notarianni. Visit …
Editorial

Rats: No single cause, but only one solution

It’s not a club anyone wants to join, but it seems a majority of people in our three municipalities have some kind of story when it comes to experiencing rats in their own backyards. Maybe …