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From miniature golf to housing?

Following a tumultuous history of proposed projects and community pushback, the owner of a popular recreation spot in Cranston are considering residential development on the 55-acre property. …
Bob Stamp of Stamp Farms, pictured in this file photo with one of his nearly 3,000 hens, owns the farm that produces several thousand eggs a day. His family recently placed a daily limit on how many dozen eggs a customer can by due to possible “egg hoarding.”

Shelling out more for eggs

Once thought of as a cheap source of protein, eggs have become an investment. Fortunately, Johnston’s own Stamp Egg Farms is helping to crack the case on what’s ruffling feathers in the …
The school was designed by Fielding International, a globally known architectural firm which specializes in school design. Nathan Strenge is a senior learning designer with the firm.

Willkommen an der Garden city School

When educators from an international school in Germany were looking for a model school to visit, their search led them to Cranston. A small team from the Frankfurt International School in …
Doug Davila

Unbeaten Bolts eye division title

The Cranston East wrestling team has enjoyed a big season as it entered the week with a perfect 8-0 record and the favorite to take home the Division III title. The Bolts are also looking to make …
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Lapatin inducted into Criminal Justice Hall of Fame

Providence police Maj. David A. Lapatin, a Cranston resident, was inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame last Thursday night. "I am extremely pleased to receive this …

Police Log

  ARREST WARRANT On Jan. 31 at 10:45 a.m., officers arrested Jonathan Enright, 43, of 151 Grand Ave., Cranston, on an arrest warrant out of East Providence. The arrest was the result …

Karpinski to retire as head of the state retirement system

Providence, RI  – The Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI), which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to more than 60,000 active and retired state …

Pezza earns LEC weekly award for second time

Rhode Island College freshman Quiana Pezza (Cranston) was named the Little East Women’s Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at Boston University’s John Thomas Terrier …

Koppen named head football coach at La Salle

Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC, President of La Salle Academy is thrilled to announce Dan Koppen as the new Head Coach of the La Salle Academy Football Program. Coach Koppen was chosen to lead the …

Funding NOAA is good for fish, good for economy

Last week President Donald Trump put a hold on federal spending and then rescinded the order as Americans were outraged at the number of people and institutions that the executive order would impact …
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The company is proudly employed, a factor that Lamond says helps contributes to its success.

New CEO Places Trust In Culinary Experts

If executive Mick Lamond wants to meet someone for a business lunch, it shouldn’t be too difficult.  As the new president and chief executive officer of Newport Restaurant group, Lamond …
Ramon Herandez as Gary and Tim Bric as Barrymore in ‘I Hate Hamlet.’

Ghosts, gags and the bard at Barker

I Hate Hamlet is a sharp, delightful comedy that has all the right ingredients: a dash of Shakespeare, a pinch of New York theater world satire, and a whole lot of snark. Paul Rudnick’s script …
DAVE HOWARD

Singing, Laughing, Dancing Options for Valentine’s Night

Valentine’s Day tends to garner polarizing reactions. Those in a happy relationship are making plans to do something special with their significant other, while those who are single either poke …
Police Logs

Cranston Police Beat

EMBEZZLEMENT On Jan. 27, at about 3:34 p.m., officers arrested Joshua Perez, 35, of 839 Sanderson Rd., Johnston, on a charge of Embezzlement/Fraudulent Conversion Over $100. The arrest was …

Iacone earns community officer of the year honors

Two are police officers recently received distinguished recognition from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. Cranston Police Detective Michael Iacone was named as the Community Officer …

Police Log

SHOPLIFTING On Jan. 14, at approx. 5:24 p.m., officers arrested Elaine Buco, 58, of 496 Beverage Hill Ave. Pawtucket, for Shoplifting – Felony and Habitual Offender – Shoplifting. …
CRANSTON CHATTER

Cranston Chatter

Feb. 5, Cranston Senior Enrichment Center  will be hosting the URI Pharmacy Outreach Program at 10 a.m. The session called “Heart Health for Older Adults,” will be held at the …
Obituaries

Sean C. Kelley

Sean C. Kelley, 51, of Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, the beloved son of Lucy …

Kuzman, Kenneth King

On December 19th, 2024, Kenneth King Kuzman, Jr. (54), of Downingtown, Pennsylvania and formerly Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully while skiing at Okemo Mountain with his longtime …
Editorial

Empowering ‘we, the people’

There is no denying that public trust in institutions has reached a new sobering low in the last decade. This unfortunate reality has been exacerbated by polarized political posturing, …

‘Residents’ concerns go unanswered’

To the Editor, As a proponent of moving the police training gun range, I was disappointed to see Capt. [Justin] Dutra characterize concerns about the range as an “anti-firearm” …