Sports

Breaking down lots of playoff action

The fall sports playoffs are winding down here and we are down to only a few teams. Last week saw some great games be played across football and soccer. Some of our athletes got to experience the joy …

North Atlantic right whale seasonal management area

As of Friday, Nov. 1st, vessels 65 feet or longer must slow to 10 knots or less in the North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Area. For Massachusetts and Rhode Island mariners and anglers …

Athlete of the Week: Brent Karpowich

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken soccer player Brent Karpowich. Karpowich completed one of the best seasons in program history and wrapped things up by helping the …

Hawks win first soccer title since 1998

The Bishop Hendricken soccer team won its first state championship since 1998 last Sunday at Rhode Island College when it took down rival La Salle Academy in a shootout. The top-seeded Hawks were …

‘Future is looking bright’ for Bolts after postseason berth

The Cranston East football team entered the 2024 campaign with a new-look team as the program continued its rebuild. Between a large group of underclassmen playing key roles, as well as a new …
Lifestyles

“A Lovely Night”

Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic musical, Cinderella, is a timeless tale of resilience, kindness, and the belief that dreams can come true. The Community Players of Pawtucket is …

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.