Opinion

There are no ‘winners’ in ILO outcome

Now that the dust has settled on the outcome of the years-long probe into whether Governor Dan McKee abused his power as the state’s leading administrator while doling out a $50-million …

Sports

Marines, RIC rebound for win

Sophomore setter Yuleisy Alvelo (San Juan, Puerto Rico) notched her 12th double-double of the season with 35 assists and 10 digs as Rhode Island College swept New England College, 3-0, in the second …

Portsmouth proves point with win over Hendricken

Well, after 11 years, we finally saw a Rhode Island public school football team deal Bishop Hendricken a loss when Portsmouth walked off with a 24-21 victory last week in the regular season finale. …

Taking care of your gear at season’s end

It is that time of year, the recreational fishing season is coming to an end. I have a routine for decommissioning my gear and have added in some tips from the experts on putting away your fishing …

Athlete of the Week: Saqari Monroe

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is Cranston East football standout Saqari Monroe. Monroe saved his best for the regular season finale last week, rushing for over 100 yards and three …

Roundup: Thunderbirds upset by Smithfield in DIII semis

The Cranston field hockey co-op’s season came to a close last week when eventual champion Smithfield pulled off the 2-1 win in the Division III Semifinals. Abbygail Theul scored early in the …
Police/Crime
DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT At 4:15 a.m. on Nov. 4, Cranston Police Officers arrested Alex Martra, 24, of 48 Chestnut Hill Ave., Apt. 3, Cranston, for Domestic Disorderly Conduct as a result of …
DRUG POSSESSION According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, on Oct. 21, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ryan Lackey, 27, of Cranston, with one count …
SHELTER IN PLACE According to Cranston Public Schools, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, “there was a Shelter in Place at Cranston High School West because a student was experiencing an emotional …
 A Wilmington, Massachusetts, man was arrested last week and charged by complaint in Rhode Island federal court, after allegedly travelling to Rhode Island to meet and have sexual contact with a …
Garden City’s Applebee’s is gone. Cranston Fire Chief Robert Ryan called it “a total loss.” Chief Ryan provided photos from the scene outside Applebee’s in …
Around R.I.

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's sure you could do the job very well. Don't you think so too?

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.