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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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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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At the Cranston School Committee meeting, October 16, the following students were awarded citations for participating in ,and winning, the “Grandparents are the Best Kind of People” essay …
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11/1/23
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The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West boys soccer player Jack Mefford. The sophomore midfielder enjoyed a big playoff performance against visiting Westerly in the Division II …
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11/8/23
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You are the Target 12 investigative reporter and managing editor. Give us an overview of your responsibilities.
I wear two hats at WPRI. As an investigative reporter my role is to bring things …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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12/27/23
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As I wrote about in my last blog, we had been preparing for a number of years to hold a live-fire study. We had purchased or had made all of the materials we needed, and it was time to pick a date. …
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2/7/24
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Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of individuals 55 years and older.
Fuel Your Lifestyle
“Whole Grains & Unit Price”
Wednesday, November 8th …
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11/1/23
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Gamm’s Artistic Director, Tony Estrella, is the perfect person to direct Martic McDonagh’s black comedy, “Hangmen."
He has seen the play on Broadway and in London, and …
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Theatre Review by Don Fowler
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11/8/23
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Humans of Cranston is back for a second year after a successful first season, and is now accepting nominations! Over the last year, the project featured 19 resident stories in a Herald column, on …
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12/27/23
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In yet another of the annual Halloween events held at Sprague Mansion by the Cranston Historical Society, October 20 brought the Charlie the Butler Ghost Party to the historical mansion with a …
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11/1/23
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The third-seeded Cranston West boys soccer team pulled off a big 4-2 comeback win over visiting No. 6 Westerly in the Division II Quarterfinals last week.
The Bulldogs …
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11/8/23
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We work to create a healthier, happier Cranston for all residents through events, workshops, resident-led working groups and The Huddle Center, our Cranston Family Support Center.
Celia’s …
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12/27/23
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On 4/15/24 at 2035 hours, Officers arrested Thomas Robinson, 65, of 730 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI, for Violation of a No Contact Order and Obstructing an Officer in Execution of Duty as the result of a …
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4/17/24
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The Oaklawn Grange, a non-profit organization formed in 1909, celebrated its first ever jack-o-lantern display on Sunday, October 22. With the goal of giving local children a place to show off their …
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11/1/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: RI Attorney General Peter acause of government transparency, often saying that the state’s public records law should be a floor and not a ceiling. So how transparent is …
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11/8/23
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