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Visitors to Verde Vineyards can enjoy the view and the wine. Many bring their own picnics and relax with family and friends. Here, Verde, standing, talks with guests Ray Casci (right) and Pat Swanson.
Here’s a corker
Jim Verde is used to surprising people. Owning and maintaining his own vineyard is impressive enough. But what astonishes people even more is that his vineyard is in Johnston, Rhode Island, … more
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Cranston Chatter
July 17: Al Carter and The Nashville Boys (Traditional Concert): The Cranston Public Library and Cranston Parks and Recreation will launch their free summer concert series on Thursday at 6:30 p.m., … more
Police log
WILLFULL TRESPASS On July 13 at 9:42 p.m., officers arrested a Cranston resident on a charge of Willful Trespass. The arrest was the result of a call for service at 777 Cranston St. The arrestee … more
Cranston Police Chief Michael Winquist converses with Capt. Boisseau before the ceremony began.
Off-duty police captain alerts family to house fire
Commitment to public safety is exemplified by Warwick Police Department officers regardless of whether they’re on the clock. On Wednesday, police Capt. Charles Boisseau was honored for saving … more
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Cranston advocate named to RI arts council
Back in June, Governor McKee announced that the Rhode Island Senate has confirmed the appointment of Steven Boudreau, Cranston, to the board of directors of the Rhode Island State Council on the … more
The new brick-and-mortar location for CME and its members will have an ATM, a drive-up, tellers and offices for the branch manager and loan officers.
CME Credit Union moves to broaden its base
A new retail bank location will soon be in service as Cranston Municipal Employees Credit Union will open its doors to the public July 21. The new facility will be at 1224 Oaklawn Ave., next … more
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Mazza sets up the patio for the warm season. Mazza and Maselli said the building for Bar Lazio, which has seen many businesses come through, went through an extensive design and remodeling.
Bar Lazio: Another taste of Italy in Knightsville
Far from the vibrant streets, historic architecture and rolling hills of Lazio, Italy is a place in the heart of Cranston’s Knightsville neighborhood that brings Italian cuisine straight to its … more
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A look at Vaughn Lane, which according to Salter is less than 13 feet. wide. She and other neighbors have concerns – and many questions – about a large subdivision proposed on nearby property. Current roads may not be sufficient to handle the traffic and there is not yet water or sewer service to the area.
Neighbors marshal forces against 44-home plan
The Cranston City Plan Commission will hold a public meeting at 1 Vaughn Lane in Fiskeville on Thursday July 17 at 5:30 p.m., as members of the commission and the public visit the site of one of the … more
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RI working to keep linens out of landfill
Last month, Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill into law that is meant to teach households and businesses how to properly recycle textiles. The bill creates a public outreach program aimed at educating … more
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Mayor Kenneth Hopkins presents citations to members of the Leoni family which ran the former Duncan Fyffe restaurant — a long-standing dining favorite and landmark restaurant in the city. On the right is Lori Leoni-Petrone, daughter and one of the four children of owners Frank and Etta Leoni.
Duncan Fyffe remembered
All in the family.  Last week, Mayor Kenneth Hopkins paid tribute to the memory of a long-lived and much-loved dining establishment when he dedicated a plaque on New London Avenue to mark where … more
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Iftikhar Ahmad, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.
Travel + Leisure readers: T.F. Green best US airport
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is the Top Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey, as voted by the publication’s passionate … more
From left, Margaret Scheffler, MD, of Warwick, pediatric critical care, Hasbro Children’s; Mary Sette, NP, of Scituate, emergency department, Hasbro Children’s; Laura Cioe, of Cranston, family advocate, patient & family centered care, Hasbro Children’s; Kristen Gallagher, RN, of Warwick, 5th floor, Hasbro Children’s; and Maddison Zuba, BSN, RN, of North Smithfield, pediatric float pool, Hasbro Children’s
Local names on Hasbro Children’s Hospital ‘Brite Lites’
Hasbro Children’s Hospital announced its 2024 Brite Lite award winners at a recent ceremony held in the hospital’s Balise Healing Garden. Recipients are Brown University Health employees … more
Collegiate achievements by city residents
Mark W. Cronin, dean of Saint Anselm College, has announced that Cranston resident Benjamin Tilton, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS) was named to the Dean's List of high academic achievers for … more
Making his concerns and suggestions clear on improving access to the Veterans Administration, Korean War veteran Kenneth Wilkinson presented a letter to U.S. Sen. Jack Reed.
Breakfast pairs advocates, veterans seeking answers
Veterans seeking a job, or to learn what benefits they are eligible to receive, or just to get answers about other services came to the right place Saturday morning at the first informational … more
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Good for you. There's a variety of choices, including lots of greens. Volunteers (from left to right): Reese Burgess, Riley Burgess and Jennifer Kodis.
Healthy, free goodness
Thursdays are the day to get your fresh veggies at the summer farmer’s market hosted by the Cranston Health Equity Zone.  The market, which provides free fresh produce to Cranston … more
Pictured is the team showing off its banner on Monday.
Champs Again
The CLCF/CWLL Gals softball team rolled to its second straight state championship on Monday night and will return to the regional tournament with a chance to advance to the Little League World Series … more
The 100th anniversary St. Mary’s Feast parade passes the gazebo in 2005.
Feast celebrates 120 years of tradition this weekend
The Knightsville section of the city comes alive in many ways this week as the village celebrates the 120 th annual St. Mary’s Feast.  In keeping with tradition, both spiritual and secular … more
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Former Gov. Edward DiPrete relaxes for an interview with Mike Levesque to mark his 90th birthday in July 2024.
‘Citizen politician’
Former Gov. Edward D. “Ed” DiPrete was a popular Republican politician in a predominantly Democratic state. He rose from the ranks of the Cranston School Committee to become mayor of the … more
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21-year-old Andres Pizarro and 31-year-old Andre Ross.
Police juggle two risky scenes
During an otherwise unremarkable morning last week, Cranston police found themselves stretched unusually thin by an armed robbery suspect refusing to leave his basement in Edgewood and – across … more
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Free skin cancer screenings return to Rhode Island parks and beaches this summer
Beachgoers can get free skin cancer screenings at Rhode Island beaches and parks this summer, thanks to the … more
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