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The May 8 letter to the editor titled “Say ’No' to Rank Choice Voting” made several false assertions about ranked choice voting, and even botched its name. Ranked (not …
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5/22/24
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The signs are unmistakable — summer's coming, at last. The Music on the Hill festival begins Monday, on Memorial Day afternoon. No matter the weather, make music part of your holiday!
At …
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5/22/24
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In Pawtuxet Village, Memorial Day Weekend hits a little bit different. Instead of the usual backyard barbecue, it’s the height of Gaspee Days, which celebrates the burning of the HMS Gaspee by …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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5/22/24
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In March, the Rhode Island Music Education Association (RIMEA) presented the 84th Annual All-State Music Festival. Over six concerts, 887 music students showcased their musical …
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5/22/24
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An article appearing on May 4th of this year, in the Providence Journal, discussed at length recent legislation introduced by Sen. Alana DiMArio, Sen. Meghan Kallman and Rep. Rebecca Kislak, all of …
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5/22/24
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He’s a successful businessman.
He’s highly opinionated.
And he’s someone that has had a very unique pathway to achieving his goals.
As a freshman at Central …
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5/22/24
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Spend enough time observing corporate American power structures and you learn a thing or two about when someone is on the right track toward enacting a decision that will help average consumers and …
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5/22/24
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National Anthem: Sung by seniors Aubree and Alexia Josephson
Presentation of the Colors: Cranston East JROTC
Principal’s Remarks: Thomas Barbieri
Superintendent’s Remarks: …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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5/22/24
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For more than 40 years, Cranston Hall of Fame has been honoring, recognizing and celebrating graduates from Cranston Public Schools.
From a pool of almost two dozen applications, the screening …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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5/22/24
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With summer fast approaching, the city’s two high schools are preparing to wrap up the 2023-24 academic year and say goodbye to their seniors as they graduate.
For graduates of both of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/22/24
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DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT
At 5:50 p.m., May 20, Cranston Police Officers arrested Amanda Cirillo, 38, of 35 Church Hill Drive, Cranston, for Domestic Simple Assault and Domestic Disorderly Conduct …
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5/22/24
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Cranston native Joy Fox will succeed John Howell as Beacon Communications publisher.
“John has been at the helm for five decades,” Fox said. “He’s watched these …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/22/24
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Some friends called him Elliott.
He initially survived an archer’s illicit arrow attack and pond neighbors hoped for his recovery. His young family depended on him.
The arrow was …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/22/24
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Rule number one, on the job: show up. Rule number two: get the job done.
The current mayor of Cranston has been accused of breaking both rules by a fellow Republican who’s running for his …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/22/24
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Cranston Public Schools are warning taxpayers of “significant cuts to staffing, programming, and transportation,” including the elimination of 15-20 teaching and administration jobs and …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/22/24
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5/22/24
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The City of Cranston has drafted its 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The FY 2025 AAP pertains to CDBG activities for the program year July …
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5/22/24
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Gregory A. Martin, 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jean (Manney) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late …
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5/20/24
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Gregory A. Martin, 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jean (Manney) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late …
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5/20/24
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Get your throwing arms in shape. Cranston Cares is setting up a dunk tank at the Cranston Police Spring Fest on Sunday, May 19.
"We are very thankful to all the volunteers for their support to …
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By PAM SCHIFF/Special to the Herald
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5/16/24
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