By EMMA BARTLETT
The city has a new set of graduates after seniors from Cranston High School East took to the stage Saturday to receive their diplomas. Principal Sean Kelly congratulated the class …
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6/14/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Residents opposed to the development of a solar farm on a 29-acre parcel on Natick Avenue have won a Superior Court decision to reopen the Plan Commission’s approval of the …
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6/14/22
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When Ron Barnes was a high school student at Cranston East, he marched in the Gaspee Day Parade as a member of the band. Since then, he has marched in the parade almost every year as a member of the …
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By ALEX MALM
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6/9/22
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By ALEX MALM
Two years ago, Gaspee Days events were canceled because of the pandemic. Now, the Gaspee Days Committee is prepared for one of the crowning events of the 250th anniversary of …
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6/7/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Business partners and brothers Miam and Muhammed Saleem came before the safety services and licenses committee Monday night after being issued six violations from the Cranston …
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6/7/22
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By PAM SCHIFF
For 14 years, Lieutenant Colonel (ret) John Murray has guided, educated, supported and taught hundreds of students in the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps …
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6/7/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
and FRANKLIN PAULINO
It’s a Friday morning and Bit Ruong is waiting on customers at Park Ave Nails. Ruong has been in business for 15 years and while it’s been …
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6/7/22
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STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Ken Hopkins announced Monday a series of initiatives his administration is undertaking to meet budget challenges resulting from the pandemic and structural cost increases …
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6/7/22
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The Rhode Island National Guard hosted a departure ceremony for Alpha Company, 1-182nd Infantry Battalion, nicknamed “Attack” Company, at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Quonset Air …
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6/6/22
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Rhonda Brewster can’t stop thinking about her son’s eyeglasses.
“His glasses were missing for about two weeks,” she said, touching the rims of her own …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/2/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
On May 23, Cranston’s finance department and administration came before the City Council for a discussion on Cranston’s $5.5 million deficit of FY 2021 for …
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5/31/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Comedian Nick Albanese, 48, is bringing Buddy Cianci back to life in his new one-man comedy show “BUDDY: One Last Night.” Join Buddy at the Comedy Park within …
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5/31/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Senate President Pro Tempore Hanna Gallo (D-Dist. 27, Cranston, West Warwick) who also works as a speech pathologist for Cranston Public Schools, introduced two education bills in …
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5/31/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, last week, Cranston Public Schools leadership team notified parents on May 25 of the district’s updated …
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5/31/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
If there’s a well-known place in Cranston to get your fish and chips, clam cakes or scallops, Stadium Fish and Chips is likely the first name to slip off the local tongue. …
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5/24/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Each year in the U.S., more than 900,000 law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the safety and protection of others. To honor those who have sacrificed their …
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5/24/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Carefully arranged in two containers are a colorful collection of 650 envelopes which hold milestone markers that will be delivered to parents at Women and Infants Hospital who …
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5/24/22
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The cranes stand at attention — sharp, pointed monoliths of “progress.”
The metal skeleton has taken shape, forming the profile of what promises to be the largest building ever constructed in Rhode Island.
Amazon has refused to give tours of the construction site looming on Johnston’s horizon.
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/19/22
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She was a hero, a movie star and a mutt.
Ruby lived a full life and saved the lives of others.
The Rhode Island State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Ruby, age 11 …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/18/22
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By EMMA BARTLETT
Three more Cranstonians have announced their run for City Council. Councilman Richard Campopiano will run as a republican for Ward 4, School Committee Chair Daniel Wall will run …
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5/17/22
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