Cranston East Little League opened its season and celebrated Opening Day last Saturday at Carberry Field in Cranston. The league held its annual parade to the field and welcomed players, families and …
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5/7/25
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1,600 trays of cornbread. 145 pounds of ham. 78 apple pies. And copious amounts of piping hot coffee at the ready. These and more are what it takes to feed hundreds of guests at a local church …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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Sonia’s Market & Deli, a popular eatery on Park Avenue, is staying in the city, but will soon move to more spacious quarters on Atwood Avenue, according to an announcement it posted to its …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The seventh Seven Stars had its soft opening on May 7, with grand opening celebrations set for Wednesday, May 14, according to JJ Smith, the CEO of the artisan bread company.
Most recently, …
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By JOY FOX
Beacon Media Publisher
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5/7/25
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A crucial yet persistently empty position in the Department of Public Works has been filled by City Council approval of Cranston’s first permanent DPW director hiring since the post was last …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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Joe Joe is a small senior (nine years old) pup who’s looking for a warm lap and lots of love! He’s a pint-sized guy who loves being with you, playing in the yard and enjoys yummy treats! …
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What do face painting, bouncy houses, craft vendors, food trucks and a “jeep club” have in common? On Sunday, May 18, they will all be part of the activities offered at annual Cranston …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market popped open its tents this weekend off Broad Street near Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. It was also the first market for Leigh Vincola of Warwick. She’s the new …
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May 9: 60 th Gaspee Days will with a Museum Night at the Aspray Boat House and the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory, both in Warwick from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30/pp and include a beer or wine and a …
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Anthony Albanese Sr. thinks of the latest version for the future for Hunter’s Garage on the Warwick side of Pawtuxet Bridge as the “last hurrah.”
It’s no wonder in …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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5/7/25
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Cranston Rotary members volunteered their Sunday morning beautifying the grounds of the Sprague Mansion on Cranston Street. Sprague is home to the Cranston Historical Society.
Some of the more …
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Rain didn’t dampen spirits at the Cranston YMCA on Park Ave on April 26. From the Cranston Police K-9, Czar, to face painting, a karate demonstration and basketball the gymnasium was buzzing …
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RECKLESS DRIVING
On May 1 at 11:44 p.m., officers arrested Michael Barney, 30, of 28 Connecticut St. Apt. 3, Cranston on charges of Reckless Driving/Eluding Police, Resisting Legal or Illegal …
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State airport officials on Friday withdrew a petition filed a week earlier to join the Transportation Security Administration Screening Partnership Program , canceling a move that could have …
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By CHRISTOPHER SHEA
Rhode Island Current
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The defense was ready to present its case. It would argue that the defendant, Hollis Trimble, was innocent of attempted homicide even though he owned a gun, planted a fake car bomb as a gag and …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The Cranston City Hall elevator will continue to be out of service following a repair delay. It has been out of service since the week of April 20.
An essential part of the elevator, a rope …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The 2025 KIDS COUNT Factbook, released Monday, has identified affordable access to housing, education, healthcare and nutrition as continued top priorities when it comes to supporting children and …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Contributor
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5/7/25
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Tuni Schartner, the recently appointed executive director of the Mae Organization for the Homeless, has a lot on her mind.
Since Martinha Javid founded the organization almost 17 years ago, it …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The Cranston East boys volleyball team swept crosstown rival West 3-0 (25-19/25-14/31-29) to win its second straight matchup against the Falcons and improve to 6-4 overall.
The Bolts cruised …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/6/25
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Cranston East Little League celebrated its annual Opening Day ceremony on Saturday at the Carberry fields. As always, the festivities began with a parade that concluded on the infield. New league …
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5/6/25
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