The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West sophomore baseball player Alex Milano. Milano has been one of the state’s best pitchers this season, making three starts and allowing no …
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4/24/24
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Summer concerts heat up at Garden City
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Garden City Center’s 23rd annual summer concert series, sponsored by Citizens Bank and Cox Communications, kicked off the season with hip hop and Top 40 music with a performance by World Premier …
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7/25/12
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Feeding the homeless
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Through the generosity by Maverick Funding, Vanity, the Almond family, Confreda Farms & Greenhouses and the Pangburn family, approximately 200 homeless people and families were served at the Praise …
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1/4/13
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*Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt taken from Councilman Robert Ferri’s regular newsletter sent out to his constituents. The entirety of the newsletter gave an outline of …
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11/1/23
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The Cranston East girls tennis team fell to East Providence 4-3 in the Division III Semifinals last week ending its fall season.
The Bolts were led by top singles player Helena Fisher and Thora …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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11/8/23
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The Cranston West baseball team earned a much-needed win when it beat Mt. Hope 5-4 and improved to 3-4 in the DI standings.
The Falcons erased multiple deficits in the win and entered the top of …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/24/24
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Unraveling the bundle
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With downed tree limbs across the city, utility crews were busy Tuesday rewiring Cranston. But while the loss of electricity, cable television and telephone service was cause for annoyance, Cox …
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10/31/12
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'Dance Moms' help Western Hills raise $8,500
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Dance Moms come through for Western Hills
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12/5/12
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So, the time has come.
It may have only been eight months, but I’ve really gotten into the groove here at the paper. In fact, it’s only been in the last few months that …
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11/1/23
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Rachael (Tharps) Boone of Virginia died of Tuberculosis in 1938. She and her husband, Dr. Clinton Caldwell Boone, had devoted their lives to being reverends and Baptist medical missionaries. The …
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11/8/23
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Looking back at the life of Francesco "Frank" Torelli of Johnston, it seemed he was destined to eventually succumb to a fatal head injury.
Born in Italy in 1868, Frank was involved in what …
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12/27/23
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A lot of Rhode Islanders want to read Kristin Hannah’s latest novel, “The Women.”
The e-book version of Hannah’s Vietnam War narrative had 837 holds across the …
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By ALEXANDER CASTRO
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4/24/24
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A Santa surprise
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Santa Claus was a surprise guest at Candy Cane Pre-school recently. He visited the 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds and school staff. Santa Claus reminded all of the students to be good and he sang carols with …
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1/4/13
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Dear Editor:
In Councilman Bob Ferri’s political newsletter issued after the recent council meeting, he continues to show a fundamental lack of understanding of government procurement and …
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11/1/23
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Many adult children express the idea that their mother was a saint. I am not sure how many of these mothers actually WERE saints, but my mother certainly fit the bill. I first observed her …
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11/8/23
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
WONKA * * * (Family Prequel Movie)
How did Roald Dahl’s famous fictional character get his start?
This pleasant little musical will tell you.
It …
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12/27/23
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A shadow has been cast on Green Development’s solar project plans in Johnston.
The opposition was nervous. A rumor had circulated through the ranks of Stop Johnston Solar (SJS) that the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/1/24
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4/24/24
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Oaklawn Grange provides tricks and treats
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Herald photos by Steve Popiel.
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10/31/12
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Thankful for Thanksgiving at Park View
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The seventh and eighth grade English Language Learner students on the Explorer Team at Park View Middle School hosted their annual Thanksgiving dinner recently, sharing not only a meal with their …
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12/5/12
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