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Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence.
He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year.
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/1/24
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For Cranston West graduate Olivia Conti, the 2024 season has been an opportunity for her to show off the primary facets to her game for the Emmanuel softball team, as she has been a main source of …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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5/1/24
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Dave Lussier, President of The Better Bay Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing boating safety in Rhode Island Waters underscored the significance of proactive communication with …
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5/1/24
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Rhode Islanders laced up their walking shoes last weekend for the Tomorrow Fund’s Annual Stroll at Garden City. The event saw 1,250 attendees, in 62 teams who collectively raised $80,000 for …
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5/1/24
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The former Caroline Caprio Scholarship and Giving Fund has officially changed their name to the Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation, though their purpose remains unchanged.
The organization …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/1/24
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Grade 8 HIGH Honors
Emely M. Batista Sanchez, Chloe L. Bouchard, Nathaniel W. Brennick, Tristan N. Brinker, Paige S. Buffington, Natalie Chin, Nyasia M. Donald, Abigail G. Farmer, Leon E. …
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5/1/24
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Grade 8 HIGH Honors
Aanvi Aggarwal, Sanvi Aggarwal, Mia Barone, Nicole Bethune, Owen Catelli, Ryan Chhun, Elena DeFusco, Mia Falcone, Kasen Gallant, Savannah Lafontaine, Delano Melendez, …
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5/1/24
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After surging by double digits a week ago, gasoline prices rose modestly in the Northeast last week on weakening demand and lower oil prices.
The Energy Information Administration reported …
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5/1/24
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A life’s work was celebrated at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday. The work of Cranstonian Shirley Mazzetta, who received the hospital’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.
This …
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5/1/24
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At a recent meeting of the Cranston Cares board, it was presented that the Cranston Rotatry Club was helping to raise funds for the Friends of the Cranston Animal Shelter.
Without a second …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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5/1/24
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The origins of Mother's' Day as celebrated in the United States date back to the 19th century. Before the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of West Virginia helped start "Mothers' Day Work Clubs" to teach …
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By LARRY REID
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5/1/24
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The state ethics panel has launched an investigation into Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins for alleged nepotism.
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission’s 6-0 vote Tuesday comes in response to …
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By Nancy Lavin RHODE ISLAND CURRENT
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5/1/24
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For too long, woods reclaimed the historic cemetery behind the Rhode Island Training School (RITS) off Sockanosett Cross Road. The graveyard has rows and rows of small, rounded headstones …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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5/1/24
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Cranston City Council voted to approve an amended city budget at a special meeting Monday, with a 6-3 vote along party lines. However, what Council President Jessica Marino classifies as a …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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5/1/24
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5/1/24
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Many people come into my clinic and say things like, “I almost didn’t come in for this” or “I’m not sure if this is a big deal” or “I just mentioned this to …
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5/1/24
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To the Editor,
A common concern with the Safe Firearm Storage Bill (S-2202) & (H-7373) making its way through the General Assembly pertains to having immediate access to a gun for …
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5/1/24
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There’s no denying the arrival of spring once the cherry blossoms bloom and spiked cleats begin digging into the dirt at local Little League diamonds across the state.
This past weekend, …
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5/1/24
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The Cranston Western and Cranston East Little Leagues celebrated their respective Opening Days last Saturday in front of packed audiences. Joining the fun were family, friends and of course, Mayor …
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5/1/24
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The Cranston East boys volleyball team has been the state’s hottest team as of late and got another statement win when it cruised to a 3-0 sweep over La Salle.
Larry Yin finished with 13 …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/1/24
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