While it won’t yet be official as of the time of this writing, we have learned from credible sources that a bill currently in the Rhode Island legislature that would strengthen and bolster the …
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5/29/24
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Caution, wet paint
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Steven Ruhle of Steve Ruhle Painting works on painting the dining room ceiling at the Sprague Mansion on Cranston Street. Ruhle volunteered his time last week to help spruce up the mansion.
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2/29/12
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General Treasurer Gina Raimondo talks pensions at the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns meeting on August 10.
*Correction* Raimondo says "EDC (Economic Development Corporation)" not "EBC" as …
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8/16/11
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The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise and Cranston Herald to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/17/24
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CITY OF CRANSTON AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zone Change (20 Goddard Drive)
The following is an amended notice of public hearings to consider a proposed amendment, Ordinance No. …
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3/13/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: “We’re leaving no stone unturned as far as accountability,” Gov. Dan McKee said last Friday, as he unveiled Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage as the lawyers who will …
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4/10/24
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Eight years ago, I was named chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee. It was a position I accepted with much excitement and, to be honest, just a little bit of trepidation.
Unlike other …
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By Rep. Patricia A. Serpa
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4/17/24
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This past week was quite busy in the local sports scene, and as I do every once in awhile, I am going to chat about a few thoughts I developed in that span. It is hard for me not to do a full-blown …
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5/16/24
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5/29/24
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NOAA Fisheries announced the annual opening of a Seasonal Management Area (SMA) in Cape Cod Bay to protect North Atlantic right whales starting on January 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024. All vessels 65 feet …
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1/17/24
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Housing affordability has become one of Rhode Island’s most serious challenges. Home prices are so high that ownership is out of reach for many Rhode Islanders. Nearly half of all renters spend …
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By MICHAEL DIBIASE
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4/17/24
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Gaspee Days season is in full swing in Pawtuxet, with Memorial Day weekend kicking off the festivities with a block party and arts and crafts festival on the Warwick side of the village.
With …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/29/24
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A day to celebrate fathers is approaching. My dad has passed on...but it is comforting to recall pleasant memories of him, and appreciate his good qualities. We traveled 6 months out of the year when …
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6/12/24
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Dancing on home plate
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Tracy Ciccone Performing Arts studio in was asked to perform at the PawSox …
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9/19/12
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Scooping up support for RI Baseball Club
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Rhode Island Baseball Club’s AAU 13U Diamond Division Team teamed up with Friendly’s on Reservoir Ave. to help fundraise for the team. Cranston Friendly’s General Manager Lauren Barnhardt is …
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11/28/12
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9/6/23
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10/13/21
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Last week marked the end of perhaps the greatest era in professional football history as the New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick parted ways after 24 years together.
You all have …
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1/17/24
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As reported in last week’s Warwick Beacon, Warwick residents and officials seeking to gain some more insight and accountability into the goings on of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) …
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4/10/24
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In recent months, Rhode Islanders have seen how critical it is to have ready and reliable access to public information. We’ve also been reminded of how frustrating and challenging it can be to …
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By Senator Louis P. DiPalma and Representative
Patricia A. Serpa
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4/17/24
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