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This summer has gone from puddles to ponds

STORY OF THE WEEK: If you were driving around North Providence, parts of Providence or other local communities during torrential downpours early last week, you may have felt like an extra in …

Sour Grapes

A different perspective

Charlie Hall

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Sports

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West soccer player Sam Naiefeh, who has been a force on offense for the Falcons this season. Through five games, Naiefeh leads the team with five …

The rebuilding Cranston East football team is searching for answers early this fall season as it sits at 0-2 after dropping tough games to Mt. Pleasant and Central to open things up. …
The Cranston co-op field hockey team dropped a tough 2-1 decision to visiting Rocky Hill last week in the season opener. It was the co-op’s first game of the season after two weather-related …
While watching the NFL this past weekend, the thing that stood out to me more than anything was the number of concussions that popped up in the injury reports. Between players exiting games, players …
The Cranston West boys soccer team picked up four points last week in its first two league contests as it earned a 3-1 win over Burrillville then fought Narragansett to a 0-0 draw. Senior Sam …
Lifestyles

Two stars are born— and one reborn—in PPAC’s “Funny Girl”

Katerina McCrimmon brought down the house at the Providence Performing Arts Center last week with her magnificent portrayal of Fanny Bryce in the revival of Broadway’s hit show, “Funny …

See it at the movies

Rash of small Johnston fires solidifies community

Choose happy

The Daybreaks bring an array of musical styles to The Blue Room

Police/Crime
Assault On 9/12/2023 at 0823 hours SVU & CIU Detective(s) arrested Olga I Gomes, 79, of Woodbine St., Cranston for domestic assault on person > 60 causing bodily injury as a result of an …
UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. The vehicle, pictured here, was taken from the victim’s driveway on Capri Drive around 2:30 a.m. on …
The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now. Just accelerate and pray? Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary. Drive …
Assault On 9/3/23 at approximately 1645 HRS., Officers arrested Keven Peterson, 32 of 1185 Narragansett Blvd #117, charging him with one (1) count of Domestic Assault and one (1) count of …
A dog-walker’s poop-bag fastball landed a Johnston man in police custody. Around 8:50 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnston Police Sgt. Arthur Petteruti responded to the area of 456 Greenville Avenue in …
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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

DPW director to retire, cites need for a long-term plan

$5M for roads a start, says DPW director

Cedar Hill student wins Mini Meteorologist contest

RI ranked worst state for a road trip, but commerce data disagrees

Pet of the Week

Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Mona

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.