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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)

Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal

Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says …

Council: ‘No thanks’ to federal grant

Cranston won’t be getting a new community center after all. In a 5-2 vote on March 4, a resolution authorizing the acquisition of $7.2 million from the U.S. treasury office through the …

Ferri frames up mayoral campaign at bowling alley kickoff

The banquet room of Lang’s Bowlarama on Niantic Avenue was packed Sunday afternoon in support of Democrat City councilman Robert Ferri and his  bid for mayor of Cranston, or maybe to score …
THEIR OWN SPACE: A view of a Pallet House. Community units would provide restrooms, laundry, kitchen and meeting space. (Photos courtesy of the House of Hope)

Village of hope for homeless

The House of Hope CDC is building the state’s first village of hope for the homeless. Laura Jaworski, executive director of the Warwick-based non profit, advanced the concept of box-like …

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THE GROUP: Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, joined a group of Warwick history buffs in City Hall Friday. The group included: Pegee Malcolm, the Chairperson of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission; Felicia Castiglioni Gardella, President of the Warwick Historical Society; current Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi; City Archivist Jackie Picozzi; and Mark Brown, Vice-Chairman of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission.

Unpacking history

Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty carried a pair of huge sealed cardboard boxes into Warwick City Hall’s subterranean conference room. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and …

Filling a vital RI need

Chief Resident Daniel Boateng and Dental Assistant Sheila Fernandez readied the exam room for their next patient. They try to turn the chair over quick. They’ve got patients waiting. For …
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Cranston Senior Enrichment Center

COVID and FLU Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, March 19th – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Provided by: The Wellness Company Don’t Take the Risk!  Get your FREE Covid and/or Flu …

Public supportive of green bond proposal, $16M in additional funding for land preservation

Advocates, farmers, conservationists, land trusts, and environmental groups made their case to lawmakers Wednesday night for increasing the amount of open space and land preservation funding for this …

Magaziner secures $12+ million for Rhode Island to support 14 local community projects

On March 6, Representative Seth Magaziner  announced the House passage of $12,353,131 in federal funding requested by Rep. Magaziner for 14 community projects in Rhode Island’s 2nd …
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A lot of things have changed since Noah Barreto and his old Warwick based alt-rock band Public Alley shocked the local scene by winning WBRU’s Rock Hunt back in 2015. Sadly that radio station …
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SEASON FINALE: West captain Maia Riccio last week in Pawtucket. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Pawtucket takes down West in state tourney
The No. 6 Pawtucket co-op girls basketball team knocked off No. 11 Cranston West last week in a 49-38 decision. The Falcons were right in the battle, trailing just 17-15 at halftime. The …
Is there a solution to this terrible trend?
In recent months, there has been an uptick of incidents at local games involving fans getting rowdy and causing disturbances, with the most recent example being last week in Pawtucket at the Cranston …
BACK TO THE FINALS: Griffin Crain handles the puck last week. (Photo by Alex Sponseller)
Crain, Hawks headed to finals
The defending champion Bishop Hendricken hockey team edged La Salle in a 2-1 overtime thriller last week at Providence College in the Division I Semifinals. Griffin Crain would get the Hawks on …
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Government thrives in the sunshine

If democracy dies in darkness, that logic should dictate that government thrives under direct sunlight. Such is the theory championed and emphasized during Sunshine Week, occurring right now …

How to Stay Sober on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day in 2024 is not celebrated for the same reasons it once was, as times change, and holidays take on different meanings. While some still see it as a family-centric Catholic …
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Ekelund, Carl "Dana"

Carl “Dana” Ekelund, a beloved husband, father and brother, was peacefully called home to his Savior on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born November 6, 1947, to Carl …

McCray, Gail (Concannon)

Gail (Concannon) McCray, 64, of Cranston, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Florence (Palazzini) Concannon. Gail had a …
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Proposed Zone Change

CITY OF CRANSTON AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Zone Change (20 Goddard Drive) The following is an amended notice of public hearings to consider a proposed amendment, Ordinance No. …

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Sparky

Add the spark back into your life! Meet Sparky from Go Fetch Rescue. This young, handsome boy has all of the qualities that you look for in a pup! He's smart, friendly, adventurous, lovable, likes …

 

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Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal

Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says …