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2024 will be a new year, and with it comes New Year’s resolutions. Starting out conservatively, to avoid making resolutions that are unrealistic, I would like to continue to try to eat …
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12/27/23
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Dueling Artists support temple’s move
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The paint flew on March 31 at Temple Torat Yisrael on Park Avenue during “Dueling Artists 2012,” which served as the temple’s final fundraiser at the Cranston location. The new Temple will be …
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4/11/12
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A healthy dose of fun at YMCA
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A healthy dose of fun at the 'Y'
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5/2/12
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Western Hills Chorus leaps to record numbers
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The students in the Western Hills Middle School Chorus held their first concert of the school year recently: all 78 of them. Director Katie Karikas announced before the show began, that this year's …
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1/4/13
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The death of 18 people in a mass shooting last week in Maine – considered the safest state in the nation, based on FBI data (per WUSA9 TV) – shattered the belief that …
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11/1/23
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The Bishop Hendricken cross country team would run past Cumberland by one point to claim its 27th state title on Saturday at Ponaganset. The Hawks finished with 63 points to beat the Clippers’ …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/8/23
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
As diverse as the Rhode Island music scene is, there are a few styles that are somewhat underrepresented. The rock & roll realm within this community is strong, and the same …
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12/27/23
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As required by RIPDES Phase II Storm Water Permit #RIR040012, the City of Cranston announces the availability of the 2023 RIPDES Small MS4 Annual Report to be submitted to RIDEM.
Cranston must …
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2/28/24
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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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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 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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