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Capt. Brandon Hagopian (right) of B-Hagz Bait and Adventures charters, said, “Squid and monster fluke will soon be here. Last year at the beginning of May we went summer flounder fishing after dropping off a night squid charter and caught seven double digit fluke.” Submitted photo

NOAA cuts bad for fishing and much more

Staff, budget and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump Administration NOAA “Passback memo” on their budget would be devastating. Devastating for US agriculture, shipping, …

Crudale leads RIC to win

Junior center fielder Sophia Crudale (Cranston) went a combined 3-for-6 with a pair of RBI and three runs scored as Rhode Island College split a doubleheader at Western Connecticut in Little East …

RI softball continues to be top-notch product

E very season I internally debate which sports are my favorite to cover here in Rhode Island. Typically, it’s football in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. …

Roundup: Falcons pick up win over Clippers

The Cranston West softball team earned a 6-1 win over Cumberland last week to improve to 5-2 this spring. Gianna DiSpirito and Payton Wells each drove in runs in the win while Mia Crudale got …

Bolts hanging tough with Division I powers

The Cranston East boys volleyball team entered the spring season with high expectations after reaching the Division I semifinals last year and returning much of the same core. The Bolts entered …
Lifestyles

What does 50 mean to you?

Located in the heart of Apponaug, Warwick Center for the Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the Center is currently in the midst of a full year of activities. Next up: a masquerade …

Police/Crime
SHOPLIFTING On April 20 at 8:38 p.m., officer(s) arrested Kara O’Rourke, 32, of 192 Parkside Dr. Warwick, RI, for shoplifting. The arrest was the result of Warren PD turning her over on an …
On Monday, April 7 at about 2 p.m., the Cranston Police Department received information from a partnering law enforcement agency regarding a group of people believed to be associated with a South …
POSSESSION OF DRUGS On April 14 at 9:54 p.m., officers arrested Erik Dame, 33, of 919 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence, on two counts of Possession of Schedule I-V (Under 10 Grams) – …
The Cranston Police Department has conducted several enforcement actions leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests over the last week. These operations underscore the …
DUI On March 31 at 12:44 a.m., officers arrested Vincent Turchetta, 61, of 49 Mohawk Trail, Cranston on a charge of DUI first offense B.A.C. unknown and refusal to submit to a chemical test. The …
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Summer prelude

Text and photos By JOHN HOWELL Veterans Memorial Junior High School Principal David Tober was dunked at least 10 times Monday morning. He didn't mind it. In fact, he said it was refreshing. No wonder. With temperatures climbing into the high 80s, a

Pet of the Week

Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Mona

Mona needs a new home after her owner passed away unexpectedly. She

Mona's loving owner passed away unexpectedly, and now she needs a new home. She's hoping you could be the one, and she's available in North Scituate today.