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IN THE LEAD: This year the mace reportedly made from wood from the Gaspee topped with an eagle recovered from a Civil War battlefield, usually carried by a dignitary in front of the parade, was exchanged by Pawtuxet Rangers. Seen here, leading off the exchange is Lt. Col. Phil Rowell who is hopeful of being named colonel next spring in a change in command. (Beacon photos by John Howell and Felictas Stuebing)
Gaspee Days report:
The 2023/2024 Gaspee Days celebration was a great success. We have grown and modified several events and plan to extend those changes. We started with growing the Proclamation ceremony by adding … more
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ONE HAPPY LEPRECHAUN: Celebrating the Thirsty Beaver Cranston’s 10 year birthday last year, was Devon Jacob.
Thirsty Beaver Cranston celebrates 11th birthday
 Who doesn’t like a party on St. Patrick’s Day? But, for the Thirsty Beaver Cranston, it is an even bigger day to celebrate. They are commemorating their 11th anniversary. … more
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THE WHOLE PARTY: Everyone in attendance, including Notarianni’s sizeable family, all stand together for a photo.
Jamming with the Notarianni’s for a one-hundredth birthday
Beatrice Notarianni is one-hundred years old, and going strong! She celebrated her birthday at Alpine Country Club on February 10 with her four children, six grandkids, and ten great-grandchildren in … more
If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day at Johnston Memorial Park
Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day, a vibrant and inclusive celebration of spirituality, diversity, and community, is happening Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Johnston Memorial … more
SAINT MARY'S FEAST COME TO CRANSTON AND iTRI, ITALY: Saint Mary’s Feast Society threw another spectacular bash from July 19 to July 23. With food, drinks, music, a road race, fireworks and a plethora of other forms of entertainment the feast was a massive success and pulled in people from all over the city, and the state. While Cranston celebrated another year and another feast, Councilman Richard Campopiano celebrated the feast from Cranston’s sister city Itri in Italy. Having been a member, and the past president, of the Feast Society, Campopiano was excited for his chance to visit Itri and experience their version of the iconic feast. For his personal experience and photos from the Italian feast celebration and more photos from here in Cranston check out pages 6 and 7. (Cranston Photos by Steve Popiel)
The Feast in Itri!
As a past President of St. Mary’s Feast Society of Cranston, I was fortunate enough to visit Itri, Italy and experience where the feast originated. This opportunity came about because my … more
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Knightsville Park right on schedule
The renovation of the new Knightsville Park is right on track and the opening celebration is scheduled for July 8th starting at 5 p.m. Plans for the park, at the intersection of Cranston Street … more
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KNOWING WHERE YOU’RE GOING: On May 30 Cranston High School East honored all of the students who will be joining the military upon graduation, and all of those who have committed to playing a sport in college. The event was held in the school's media center for family, friends and members of the school community. With nine students entering different military branches and 14 dedicated to playing sports in college, the recognition was well deserved. (Photos courtesy of Cranston Public Schools)
CHSE and CHSW host celebration for graduates playing a sport or entering the military after high school
On Tuesday, May 30, Cranston High School East and West each hosted a celebration for students who will be entering the military or playing a sport in college, and their families. The events were held … more
Celebration of life service Oct. 5 for Meri Kennedy
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Park Theatre in Cranston for Merilyn (Meri) Kennedy who died Sept. 1  at the age of 59. Despite a prolonged … more
A FAMILY LEGACY: Jonathan Confreda (fourth generation) and his grandma, Hermine Confreda (second generation) were present at Saturday’s event. Hermine, 90, married into the Confreda family. She met her husband in Austria during the war and moved here.
Celebrating 100 years
For the last 100 years, Confreda Greenhouses and Farms has served the Rhode Island community and beyond. The farm celebrated its centennial on Sept. 17 with free hot dogs and ice for guests, free … more
Cranston’s first ever Community Health Celebration Night
The Cranston Public Library, Cranston Senior Enrichment Center and the OneCranston Health Equity Zone will host Cranston’s first ever Community Health Celebration Night on March 29 from 5 p.m. … more
WARM WELCOME: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins welcomed the crowd to the Celebrate the Movement Walk-a-thon to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island.
‘Celebrate the Movement’ boosts Special Olympics
'Celebrate the Movement' boosts Special Olympics On Sunday morning, approximately 200 walkers arrived in Garden City Center to participate in the Celebrate the Movement Walk-a-thon to benefit Special Olympics Rhode Island. After a warm welcome from Mike more
IN THE VILLAGE: Mayor Ken Hopkins pauses while crossing Broad Street during a recent interview with the Herald. Pawtuxet Village, which will host the Gaspee Days 250th anniversary celebration next year, has been the focus of the administration’s latest neighborhood revitalization project.
In the neighborhood
By DANIEL KITTREDGE Next year, Pawtuxet Village will play host to the 250th anniversary celebration of Gaspee Days. Thousands of visitors will descend on Cranston and Warwick for a range of festivities as the neighboring communities mark a milestone in more
A HOP AWAY: Students celebrated the completion of Camp XL at Bain Middle School, enjoying activities such as sack races. 
Celebrating Kidpalooza
Celebrating Kidpalooza Tate Field at Hugh B. Bain Middle School was a flurry of activity on Aug. 6, with groups of children singing, dancing, running through streams of bubbles, and competing in sack races and an obstacle course. It was the annual more
Reason to celebrate
Reason to celebrate A year after the pandemic forced a significant scaling back of festivities, St. Mary's Feast returned in full form last week for its 116th celebration. Above, the traditional carrying of the Madonna during the St. Mary's Feast more
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DOUGH KIDS: Enjoying dough boys in the amusement area of the St. Mary’s Feast were Macy Casale, 7, and her brother Marco, 10. 
Celebration and tradition
Celebration and tradition The 116th St. Mary's Feast, sponsored by the St. Mary's Feast Society, went off without a hitch over the past weekend. The Knightsville neighborhood joined in with the candlelight procession on Friday night and the streets were more
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CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Bill Riggs and his daughter-in-law Karen, who were given a joint surprise birthday party Saturday at Warwick Country Club. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Cruising along at 90 years old
I should have listened to Jack Clegg. "You need to get your notebook, you have enough stories here to fill a couple of columns." But I hadn't come armed with notebook to record the surprise 90th birthday party for Bill Riggs and the 60th party for his more
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Show of pride
Moment of pride For the third year, the rainbow-colored Pride flag was raised over Cranston City Hall last week in celebration of June as Pride Month. The event, organized by Ward 1 City Councilwoman Lammis Vargas, was broadcast on The Progress Channel, more
Celebrating Greek Independence Day
Celebrating Greek Independence Day Last week, Cranston joined in a statewide celebration of the 200th anniversary of Green Independence Day. Mayor Ken Hopkins welcomed members of the local Greek community for a brief outdoor ceremony at City Hall on more
FIST FULL OF GREEN: O’Rourke’s hostess Emily Chasse was appropriately attired with plenty of green Wednesday as she greeted customers outside from her sidewalk stand.
St. Patrick’s Day with a punch
St. Patrick's Day with a punch The celebration got off to an early start at O'Rourke's in Pawtuxet Wednesday. They offered seating outside, inside and upstairs with plenty of distancing and, of course, Irish music to go along with the great spirits. more
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