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SAIL THE EDGEWOOD BASIN: The racing for the green fleet sailors took place north of the yacht club, near Save the Bay and the windmills at Fields Point. (Warwick Beacon photos by Greta Shuster)
Light breeze at Opti regatta hosted by Edgewood Yacht Club
On Tuesday, 66 children between the ages of 8 and 13 arrived early at Edgewood Yacht Club to compete in a sailing regatta. The Narragansett Bay Yachting Association (NBYA) organizes several junior … more
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City’s electoral races thinner after signature deadline
The field for some of Cranston’s electoral races thinned after the July 12 deadline for nomination papers. After not receiving the party nominations, multiple Democrats did not submit … more
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LACING THEM UP: Elly McGuire at the Gaspee Days foot race last week. (Photo by Steve Popiel)
McGuire returns to Gaspee race 46 years later
Last weekend’s Gaspee Days 5k foot race was a homecoming for Warwick native Elly McGuire, who returned to the course 46 years after her first appearance in the event. Back in 1978, McGuire … more
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RUNNING: Johnston Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District.
Former Providence Police Officer, advocate for the homeless, announces campaign for RI State House
Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island House … more
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Gaspee 5K expects largest race ever
The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever. The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has … more
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Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante
At 85, ex-Mayor Traf running as fast as ever
Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante’s already achieved the municipal hat trick — mayor (check), school committee (check) and city council (checked, 45 years ago). The Army … more
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Gaspee 5K expects largest race ever
The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever. The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has … more
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Republican announces run for Second Congressional District
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, … more
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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
RIGHT ON TRACK: Jeff Davenport at last month’s race. (Submitted photo)
Davenport competes at World Series of Racing
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Jeff Davenport of Cranston recently competed in the 61st annual World Series of Racing held in October at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, Ct. in the SK Light … more
VIEW FROM ABOVE: The fleet of Beetle Cats approach Pomham Rocks as seem from on top of the lighthouse. (Cranston Herald photos)
A race around the light…just don’t hit the rocks
Lighthouses serve as warnings of rocky shores, shoals and places to stay clear of. But on July 28th a group of intrepid Edgewood Yacht Club sailors headed to a lighthouse perched on a mount of … more
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‘It Takes a Village’ road race and food trucks return to Pawtuxet Park
With support from 35 (and counting) local business sponsors, a popular family-friendly road race is returning to Pawtuxet Park. On the Friday evening of May 19, the 5th annual ‘It Takes A … more
SIX STAR MEDAL: Fran Parisi after receiving the Abbott World Marathon Six Star Medal. (Submitted photos)
Parisi completes 6th major marathon
Cranston resident Fran Parisi wrapped up his marathon career in style earlier this month as he finished the Tokyo Marathon and received the Abbott World Marathon Six Star Medal, which is awarded to … more
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Race forum at Edgewood Church
“So You Want to Talk about Race,” the New York Times bestseller by Ijeoma Oluo, will be the subject for the “Join the Conversation” series at the Edgewood Congregational … more
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CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH CONVERSATION: Raymond Two Hawks Watson, founder and CEO of the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative, leads a discussion about social cohesion during ‘What’s Your Narrative?’ at the Cranston Public Library on Jan. 23. ‘What’s Your Narrative?’ was presented as part of OneCranston Health Equity Zone’s Community Conversations.
Embracing, experiencing true differences between race, culture
According to Raymond Two Hawks Watson, racism is real, but race is not. The founder and CEO of the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative joined Cranston Public Library and OneCranston Health Equity … more
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AT THE POLLS: Allan Fung and his wife Barbara Ann Fenton Fung arrived at the Hope Highlands School Election Day to be greeted by a bevy of reporters. Here they were joined by Mayor Ken Hopkins before entering the school to cast their ballots. (Cranston Herald photo)
Fung falls short
It was a roller coaster ride Election Night that didn’t end well for the man who led Cranston for 12 years and was ready to do even bigger things in Washington. As the votes started coming … more
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Mom beat Allan to the polls
This was the morning of the big day when Rhode Island Second Congressional District voters would send Allan Fung or Seth Magaziner to Washington. The news media was alerted as to when Allan and his … more
Frozen Few were toasty (and wet) for frostbite racing
George Shuster had great expectations for Sunday, the first day of frostbite racing at Edgewood Yacht Club. The weather forecast was unbelievable for this time of year. The temperature could hit 75 … more
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AND THEY’RE OFF: Runners start off their 5k.
Celebrate the movement
Special Olympics Rhode Island, Garden City Center and the Cranston Police Department supported Special Olympics Rhode Island this past Sunday by holding a Celebrate the movement 5k and Walkathon. … more
ON THE TRAIL: Allan Fung, center, and former U.S. Presidential candidate and ex-Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, at left, campaigned around the Ocean State through the Columbus Day weekend, appearing on Federal Hill, and met with Rhode Island constituents at the Scituate Arts Festival, shown here.
Fung surges in Rhode Island CD2 polls
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for Rhode Island’s second Congressional seat. “People will vote their … more
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