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Shoot for the Stars When It Comes to Medicare Advantage

(NewsUSA) - By Alan Stewart, SVP, Medicare Divisional Leader, Humana - If you’re one of the nation’s 58.6 million people with Medicare, you understand the importance of selecting a health … more

11/1/22

Being a Good Parent and Child: Today’s Sandwich Generation Under Pressure

(NewsUSA) - Many adults today are juggling the demands of work, household upkeep, finances and school-aged children, while also caring for an aging parent. This group, known as the sandwich … more

10/25/22

What retina specialists want you to know about AMD to save sight

(BPT) - You may know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to vision loss and that the condition is often diagnosed in older people, but did you know there are two types of AMD? And, … more

1/26/24

Do you have high cholesterol? You may be able to join a clinical research study.

(BPT) - Sponsored by MerckMany people struggle to lower their cholesterol, even though there are medicines available that can help lower LDL-C (the “bad” cholesterol).High cholesterol, if … more

1/22/24

Training an animal? An ethicist explains how and why your dog − but not your frog − can be punished

People talk to their pets every day: offering praise when they’re good, reassurance when they’re confused and affection when they’re cuddling. We also speak to animals when they misbehave. “Why did you do that?” someone might ask their dog. … more

Jon Garthoff, University of Tennessee, The Conversation | 2/2/24

From Teeth to Paws: Five Ways Pets’ Dental Health Impacts Total Health

(BPT) - Pet Dental Health Month (February) marks the perfect time to prioritize your pet’s wellbeing and kick-start a dental care routine. A staggering 80% of dogs, particularly small breeds … more

2/1/24

From hobby shops to garages and storage facilities, buildings tailored to one’s lifestyle are popular across America.

Hobby Shops and Recreational Buildings Popping Up All Over

(NAPSI)—If you’re like many homeowners seeking to enhance your property and support your lifestyle interests, adding a freestanding hobby shop, vehicle storage building or recreational facility … more

1/19/24

It’s a cool idea to know the answers to 12 important questions before you use a snow thrower.

12 Questions to Ask Before Powering Up the Snow Thrower: Keep Safety Top of Mind

(NAPSI)—Snow flurries and winter storms can be unpredictable and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) encourages home and business owners to prepare in advance before bad weather hits. … more

1/16/24

SOLID BONES: Jessie Jacavone paid just over $1 million for his mill building, and plans to invest around $3 million in renovations. By May 2025 he hopes to be accepting rental applications for 15 single bedroom apartments and two double-bedroom flats — 17 units in all, with a gym and lounge.

RUN OF THE MILL

Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more

By RORY SCHULER | 5/1/24

Homegrown: The next generation of filmmakers

There’s a new generation of film producers emerging in Rhode Island. They will be a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, New York and the global film industry in general. We always … more

5/1/24

Workshop outlines wind farm’s cable path

Dave Lussier, President of The Better Bay Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing boating safety in Rhode Island Waters underscored the significance of proactive communication with … more

5/1/24

We are making progress, I guess

An ongoing issue in the world of local high school sports coverage is the connection between the teams and media outlets in terms of reporting the scores and stats of games. In the past, it was … more

5/1/24

Richard R. Fascia, of Johnston, a member of the Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC), offered a critique of "the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence."

LETTER: ‘Structures are clearly closer to barns than housing’

I took the time to personally visit the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence. I can’t help but come to the conclusion; the same people who contrived this idea may also be … more

Richard R. Fascia | 5/1/24

SEAL OF APPROVAL: Former president Bill Clinton points at Caprio’s shirt, which says “I survived a brain tumor. What’s your superpower?”

New name, unwavering mission for Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation

The former Caroline Caprio Scholarship and Giving Fund has officially changed their name to the Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation, though their purpose remains unchanged. The organization … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 5/1/24

Sour Grapes

5/1/24

R.I. ethics panel votes to investigate nepotism complaint against Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins

The state ethics panel has launched an investigation into Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins for alleged nepotism. The Rhode Island Ethics Commission’s 6-0 vote Tuesday comes in response to … more

By Nancy Lavin RHODE ISLAND CURRENT | 5/1/24

Athlete of the Week: Nevaeh Fatorma

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is East softball player Nevaeh Fatorma. The junior standout has been on a tear for the Bolts as they sit in first place in Division III. Fatorma led … more

5/1/24

FIRST PLACE: East’s Jaeda Viveiros and Samaya Imondi celebrate. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)

Still in 1st

The Cranston East softball team’s emergence as a DIII contender continues as it sits at 8-0 and in firm control of first place in the standings. The Bolts have been the division’s … more

By ALEX SPONSELLER | 5/1/24

BEAUTIFYING: Wheelbarrows were essential at this spring’s cleanups of the historic cemetery which lies in the woods behind the Rhode Island Training School. Volunteers came equipped with plenty of yard equipment to give some dignity to those buried here, a century later. (Photo by Barbara Polichetti)

New lease on life for Cranston cemetery

For too long, woods reclaimed the historic cemetery behind the Rhode Island Training School (RITS) off Sockanosett Cross Road. The graveyard has rows and rows of small, rounded headstones … more

By BARBARA POLICHETTI | 5/1/24

Council passes budget, but is it legal?

Cranston City Council voted to approve an amended city budget at a special meeting Monday, with a 6-3 vote along party lines. However, what Council President Jessica Marino classifies as a … more

By KEVIN FITZPATRICK | 5/1/24 | 1 comment

May 7, 2024