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A classic Cranston diner got a fresh start last week with a large crowd gathering to celebrate the sign-lighting of local treasure Wein-O-Rama after its shuttering last summer.
New owners Eric …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media staff writer
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4/24/25
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Stillhouse Cove remains one of the city’s most beautiful environmental gems, and the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association is putting out a call for volunteers to help with its annual …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/23/25
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With the first hints of the warmer temperatures to come, fields, courts and walking paths came to life this past weekend in Cranston. “This is our first day without jackets,” proclaimed …
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4/23/25
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Holy Week ended on a deeply somber note with the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88 due to heart failure.
In the days since, local Catholic leaders have noted his humility and unflagging …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media staff writer
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4/23/25
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April 24: Reminiscing … Down Memory Lane: The Cranston Senior Center invites individuals to a heartwarming intergenerational program titled Reminiscing … Down Memory Lane on Thursday, …
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4/22/25
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SHOPLIFTING
On April 20 at 8:38 p.m., officer(s) arrested Kara O’Rourke, 32, of 192 Parkside Dr. Warwick, RI, for shoplifting. The arrest was the result of Warren PD turning her over on an …
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4/22/25
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New numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show final statistics for traffic deaths in 2023 (40,901 fatalities) and new projections for deaths in …
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4/22/25
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Cranston Combined Percussion (CCP) went to the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio last week. The top 32 teams made it to the semifinals, including CCP.
Led by Band …
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4/22/25
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Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the “dean” of the chamber who married an uncanny listening ability with shrewd negotiation strategy, died early Monday morning from his third battle …
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By NANCY LAVIN
Rhode Island Current
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4/22/25
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Tara McClary knows how to put on a show and what to wear, although it didn’t seem like an awful lot, to further her belief in the power of mentoring. Tara was one of nine community …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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4/22/25
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Warmer weekend weather had everyone thinking summer. Victoria Sokolowski of Cranston was getting her new 19-foot Mako center console ready for the season on Saturday in the parking lot of CL Marine …
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4/22/25
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According to the Rhode Island Lottery, two large sum prizes remain unclaimed as of the Herald’s deadline on Tuesday.
The first is a $50,000 winning Powerball® ticket from April 16, …
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4/22/25
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The Budlong Pool’s opening date seems to have gone down the drain indefinitely, at least for this season.
At a City Council public works committee last week, Chief of Staff Anthony Moretti …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/22/25
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Last Thursday, Ed Garcia, director of the Cranston Public Library, attended a US District Court hearing for a preliminary injunction filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha and 20 other …
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4/22/25
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A classic Cranston diner got a fresh start last week with a large crowd gathering to celebrate the sign-lighting of local treasure Wein-O-Rama after its shuttering last summer.
New owners Eric …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media staff writer
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4/22/25
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The Cranston West baseball team grabbed a 17-6 win over rival East last week in extra innings, adding another thrilling chapter to the city’s rivalry as each team seeks some momentum toward …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/22/25
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Puppy love! Meet Ocean, she's just a puppy who is in search of a loving family! Her and her four sisters are all waiting at Heart of RI located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/21/25
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Rhode Islanders are once again being asked to share how they feel about life in the Ocean State in this year’s RI Life Index survey.
The collaboration between Blue Cross & Blue Shield …
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By ALEXANDER CASTRO
Rhode Island Current
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4/16/25
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St. Mary’s Church in the city’s Knightsville section continues to celebrate its 100 th anniversary year with special events centered on faith and family.
This past Sunday, …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/16/25
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April 19 A Spring Fling Dinner The First Baptist Church, 1613 Main Street, West Warwick will be holding a Spring Fling Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, from 1 – 3 p.m. This is an …
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4/16/25
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