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Rain, snow, sleet or hail, Chase Russell is ready to tell his fellow students at Cranston High School East what the weather is and how to be prepared for it.
Every morning, Russell, a senior, …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/16/25
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Cranston Public Schools seek an increase in city funding following Mayor Kenneth Hopkins’ budget presentation two weeks ago.
The school department had asked for $103 million earlier this …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/16/25
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Dear …
That simple, one-word salutation has started some of the greatest letters in history as kings, philosophers, civil-rights leaders, artists and more have sat down to share their …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/16/25
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Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education …
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By TIM FORSBERG
Beacon Media staff writer
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4/16/25
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In the 1800s, the land between the Pawtuxet River and what would become Pontiac Avenue comprised the Eddy family farm. Today, agriculture has given way to housing and a business park and though the …
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By JOHN HILL
Beacon Media Contributor
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4/15/25
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Catherine Taylor sees AARP Rhode Island assisting where Social Security has reduced services due to a national reduction in staff that has sent people seeking answers to go online or visit an office …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/15/25
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The Prata Bocce League, which kicked off in December 2024 and concluded in March, brought together six teams with six players each, along with a dedicated manager for every team. While this league is …
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4/15/25
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Charlie Baker, president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and former governor of Massachusetts, will deliver New England Institute of Technology’s commencement address on Sunday, …
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4/15/25
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Yankee is a wonderful young husky who is ready to play ball with his new family. He's a lot of fun and loves to run around all day, rain or shine. A big fenced-in yard for him would be ideal. He's a …
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4/15/25
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The reigning Division III champion Cranston East softball team is rolling this spring as it sits at 3-0 in league play.
The Bolts most recently beat Central at home on Monday in an 11-1 win. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/15/25
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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! He is best …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/14/25
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The Cranston East girls lacrosse team erased a four-goal deficit to come back to beat visiting Toll Gate 9-8 last week.
The Titans came out firing and built a 4-0 advantage after one quarter of …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/9/25
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Mayor Kenneth Hopkins’ proposed budget for the coming fiscal year would result in a slight tax increase on residential and commercial properties.
Hopkins presented his FY 2026 budget of …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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There may soon be signs of life at the former Cranston Print Works complex on Cranston Street in the city’s Kingsville section.
Last week, the City Plan Commission unanimously approved …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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The New England Institute of Technology will offer bachelor’s degrees that students can attain in only two years starting this fall.
The four majors in which 24-month bachelor’s …
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By ADAM ZANGARI Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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April 12, Historic Hope Village will be presented by The Hope Historical Society on Saturday 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Howland Barn, 35 Ryefield Rd. Exerts from RI PBS Special …
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4/9/25
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DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On April 3 at 10:24 a.m., officers arrested Mitchell Woolf, 27, of 44 Pasture View Ln. Cranston, for Simple Assault or Battery and Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest. The …
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4/9/25
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The Budlong Pool’s smaller replacement may not open this summer following the unexpected construction issue that surfaced when an undocumented aqueduct was found during excavation of the site.
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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Beth Ashman thinks that Cranston is a very good place to be.
The City Plan Commission last week unanimously confirmed Ashman’s appointment as the City’s new Director of …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media staff writer
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4/9/25
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As the Trump administration proceeds with layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is sounding the alarm on the local impact, warning that the cuts put …
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By TIM FORSBERG Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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