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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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*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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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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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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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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