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STUCK WITH AN ARROW: Torrie Aceto shared these photos of the injured swan on the Johnston Sun Rise Facebook page.
UPDATE: Two swans, one arrow
UPDATED: There’s a special place at the bottom of Oak Swamp Pond for someone with a bow and quiver full of black arrows with blue and white fletching. Rhode Island Environmental Police searched the …
The price libraries pay for physical books have largely stayed the same, barring regular increases from inflation. But The physical books seen here in the basement of the Providence Public Library likely aren’t as in high demand as certain e-books, with some digital titles having hundreds of holds. (Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)
Bills aim to give Rhode Island public libraries a break from high cost of e-books
A lot of Rhode Islanders want to read Kristin Hannah’s latest novel, “The Women.” The e-book version of Hannah’s Vietnam War narrative had 837 holds across the …
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Project chick connects little ones of two species
The Auburn Library was filled with the sound of clucking last weekend as Project Chick came through. Jeannette Gamache from Casey Farm in Saundertown, RI brought a gaggle of chicks for kids in …
Mayor Hopkins announces city’s participation in Community Septic System Loan Program
Mayor Ken Hopkins announced the introduction of the Community Septic System Loan Program in the city. This program was developed in partnership with the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode …
CME Credit Union congratulates winners of Student Logo Contest
CME Credit Union (CME CU) is pleased to announce and congratulate the winner of its brand/logo contest held with the Graphic Communications programs at Cranston West and Cranston East High …
SO HELP ME GOD: Kristen Haroian takes the oath of office as Ward 2’s new City Councilwoman, following the resignation of former City Councilwoman Aniece Germain. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Ward 2 seat filled; investigations breed investigations in City Council
Cranston’s Ward 2 has a new city councilwoman. Following the resignation of former councilwoman Aniece Germain last week, Kristen E. Haroian, formerly the Ward 2 representative of the Cranston …
Announcement of open Cranston school committee seat
Cranston Public Schools announces the opening of the Ward 2 seat on the Cranston School Committee. The Cranston School Committee is made up of six members as well as a citywide chairperson. The …
DOWN IN THE MUD: Leslie Eastman, Martha Iacetta, and Sarah Lee are among dozens of volunteers who dredged up dozens of bags worth of litter from Stillhouse Cove Saturday for their annual Earth Day cleanup. Members of Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Society and Save the Bay were there to attest to the vulnerability of the salt marsh due to flooding, and an influx of microplastics. Another cleanup will be going on May 4 from 9 - 11 a.m. (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
Cranston celebrates Earth Day
AN UNUSUAL DOCTOR’S OFFICE: CCAP’s new medical van sits in the Pilgrim Senior Center parking lot this past Thursday for visitors and passersby to check out.
Doctors on wheels
The Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is preparing to deliver medical care to those who may need it most. CCAP’s new medical van will travel to different locations throughout …
ART IS GOOD FOR CRANSTON: From left to right: Nancy Vitulli, Leah Thovmasian Hill, Abbey Tellier, Mayor Ken Hopkins,, Shannon Casey, Danielle Izzi-St. Pierre and Linda Peterson
Cranston Arts Commission looks for new ideas
On Tuesday, April 16 at the Central Library, the Cranston Arts Commission and Mayor Ken Hopkins held an open forum to discuss ways to bring more arts and diversity into the Cranston community. …
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Karen Santilli wants to move the YMCA past its COVID slump
There’s a room just off the lobby of the Kent County YMCA equipped with plenty of exercise balls and stationary bikes, and even a mirrored wall, complete with a ballet barre. Each hints at …
OneCranston Health Equity Zone at CCAP
We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center. "The Street …

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Police Log 04-25-2024
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha

AG: Johnston man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 nightclub murder

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