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Swimming with the pumpkins
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The Cranston YMCA hosted an evening of Swimming with Pumpkins for children throughout the community. Children swam with inflated pumpkins and each child took one inflated pumpkin and traded it in for …
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10/3/12
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“It’s a great community spirit.”
Gov. Dan McKee made a stop in Cranston on Friday, joining Mayor Ken Hopkins and other local and state leaders for a tour of the …
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3/12/21
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On 1/08/2024, at approximately 1509 Hours, Officer(s) arrested Damen Leonard, (23), of 11 Pleasant View Drive, North Providence, RI, for a (1) count of Shoplifting - Misdemeanor. The arrest was the …
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1/10/24
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A Johnston hauling company paid Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) more than $37 million since 2017, under the landfill’s former boss, according to financial data released …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/24/24
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Twenty-six-year-old Albert Titchner was a devotee of the Methodist Tabernacle church in Olneyville and was in charge of its smaller branch, the Merino Mission. The mission counted about 26 members …
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1/31/24
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(Originally published in the Health section of the Rhode Island Current)
Dennis Bailer has seen what happens when people are forced to hide their drug use in his nearly 20 years working in harm …
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By ALEXANDER CASTRO
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2/7/24
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There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre.
Each hints at …
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By CHRISTOPHER GAVIN
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4/24/24
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Blue Angels descend upon Confreda Farms
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At Confreda Farms, 40 Blue Cross associates gathered 2,450 pounds of excess produce for 10 local food pantries, valued at $1,744, that would otherwise go to waste.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI …
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10/3/12
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1/5/22
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Cranston Public Schools in collaboration with Cranston High School East has announced that the Be a Bolt Open House originally scheduled for Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm has been …
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1/10/24
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When I was growing up in the 60’s, things were a lot different than they are now. Not only was the culture much different, but my mom was also different. She did not believe in taking …
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1/31/24
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A community came together on Saturday to support Dottie Cook, recently diagnosed with stage four endometrial cancer. After hearing that Cook doesn’t have the required health benefits to cover …
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2/7/24
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Hi, my name is Prancer, I’d love to prance right into your arms! My eyes say, “love me” and my heart is praying for a loving home! You see I was found in the woods with a …
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2/21/24
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There are phases in life where we all need a little extra help.
Of course, babies and young children require constant attention, care, and support in order to grow up into healthy and happy …
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2/21/24
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On Tuesday, April 16 at the Central Library, the Cranston Arts Commission and Mayor Ken Hopkins held an open forum to discuss ways to bring more arts and diversity into the Cranston community.
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By PAM SCHIFF
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4/24/24
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12/30/11
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Glen Hills Talent Show draws a crowd
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Sporting a "Forever Young" theme this year, the Glen Hills Talent Show drew crowds by the hundreds for two nights in a row this year, with more than 400 people attending between both nights. …
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6/27/12
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RhodyBeat's latest contest
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The cute pet photo contest starts Aug 1...
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7/24/12
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Yearlong project unveiled at Rhodes
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An unveiling was held at Rhodes Elementary School, providing the students with an opportunity to show the school community the art project that had been a work in progress throughout most of the …
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8/15/12
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