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Reed: Courts must hold Trump to Constitution

The first few weeks of the Trump administration have been a whirlwind, raising alarm among Democrats and pleasing supporters of the president. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed sat down to discuss Trump’s …

Alpine Estates residents fend off latest rezoning bid

A proposed rezoning in Western Cranston has been rejected by the city’s Planning Commission after strong opposition by residents. The decision now goes to the City Council, which will have the …

Man on a mission

As snow fell last Thursday, Stephen Pizzi, operates the backhoe at the Department of Public Works in Cranston. He made moving tons of salt and sand look easy. Beacon Media photos by Barbara …

Changes in Washington could impact student loans

As discussions continue about the potential dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education under the new presidential administration, concerns are rising about how such a move could impact student …
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EPA recognizes sewer plant team

Cranston’s Water Pollution Control Facility was recently cited for excellence by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.  The facility was honored with the EPA’s Regional …

Police Log

VIOLATION OF ORDER On Feb. 6 at 8:13 p.m., officers arrested Charles Simas, 45, of 107 Argyle St., on a charge of Violation of a No Contact Order (3rd or Subsequent Offense). The arrest was the …

Women’s Fund to launch first girls report

How are our girls doing? Kelly Nevins, CEO of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI), says that one simple question compelled the non-profit organization to launch approximately a …

Super Bowl shakes up NFL landscape, future

The Super Bowl that no one wanted provided a result that excited the masses. Most viewers, myself included, rolled their eyes two weeks prior when the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles won …

Locals lead RIC to 3rd place at Coast Guard Invitational

Senior Samantha Sainristil (Cranston) won both the weight throw (15.99m) and the shot (12.24m) as the Rhode Island College women’s track and field team finished third (eight teams) at the Coast …

Let NOAA do its job, climate impacts hurting fish

The tactics reportedly used last Tuesday, Feb. 4 by the Trump Administration’s Elon Musk Department of Government Efficiency team at the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration …
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Vanda is located in the Apponaug section of Warwick.

Serving up good feelings

Hospitality. That’s the most important word to Dino Passaretta, when he talks about the key to the success of his five Rhode Island restaurants. And he can be quite circumspect about the …

70th Wedding Anniversary

A 70th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Carol Coker and Harold (Swede) Nelson of Myrtle Ave., Warwick, was held in the Asbury Methodist Church Parlor, Warwick. They have two children, Mark …

Circles of Sound

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, with guest conductor, Anna Handler, and guest pianist Awadagin Pratt, will feature Jessie Montgomery’s composition, Rounds on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15. The …
Police Logs

Police Log

  ARREST WARRANT On Jan. 31 at 10:45 a.m., officers arrested Jonathan Enright, 43, of 151 Grand Ave., Cranston, on an arrest warrant out of East Providence. The arrest was the result …

Cranston Police Beat

EMBEZZLEMENT On Jan. 27, at about 3:34 p.m., officers arrested Joshua Perez, 35, of 839 Sanderson Rd., Johnston, on a charge of Embezzlement/Fraudulent Conversion Over $100. The arrest was …

Iacone earns community officer of the year honors

Two are police officers recently received distinguished recognition from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. Cranston Police Detective Michael Iacone was named as the Community Officer …
CRANSTON CHATTER

Cranston Chatter

Feb. 15, St. Mary's Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Valentine's Dinner Show at 6:30 p.m. at 15 Phenix Ave. at the St. Mary's Civita Hall. Doors open at 6:30. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Show to …
Obituaries

Sean C. Kelley

Sean C. Kelley, 51, of Warwick, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, the beloved son of Lucy …

Kuzman, Kenneth King

On December 19th, 2024, Kenneth King Kuzman, Jr. (54), of Downingtown, Pennsylvania and formerly Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully while skiing at Okemo Mountain with his longtime …
Editorial

Snow brings out the best in us

Why does everything just seem a little less dark when it snows? There’s actually a scientific reason for that. Snow is really great at reflecting light, so any time there is a covering of it …