Opinion

What would Betty White do?

At a time where conflict seems to be bubbling just under the surface all the time all around us, it can be hard to know where to turn when the going gets tough. As children, when faced with such …

Sports
Flutter spoon catch: Jim Lundy caught this East Passage striped bass using a flutter spoon last week. Submitted photo

Tournament to include ocean beaches, area south of the bridges

“We are thrilled that the Block Island Inshore Fishing Tournament keeps growing,” said Capt. Chris Willi, Tournament Director and owner of Block Island Fish Works, a bait & tackle …

Athlete of the Week: Nevaeh Fatorma

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is East softball player Nevaeh Fatorma. Fatorma continues to be one of the state’s most electric players as she hit for the cycle to drive in six …

Richardson earns All-American honors

Cranston West freshman Gian Richardson made a splash in Rhode Island’s wrestling scene last season as he went on to take sixth place at states in his first year at the varsity level. He …

Falcons closing in on division title

The Cranston West golf team is in the midst of a breakout spring season as it topped East Greenwich on Monday to improve to 8-0-1 overall. With the win, the Falcons have the inside track toward their …

West unified takes 2nd

The Cranston West unified basketball team wrapped up its season by taking second place in its division at last weekend’s Rhode Island Interscholastic League’s state championships. Photos …
Lifestyles

Duo honored for tackling food waste in schools

Edgewood Yacht Club was buzzing with activity on the morning of Friday, May 9, for Clean Water Action’s 23rd annual Breakfast of Champions. The assembled crowd, including US Senator Jack Reed, …

Police/Crime
DISORDERLY CONDUCT On May 11 at 7:33 p.m., officers arrested Daniel Pennine, 35, of 34 Hawthorne Ave. Cranston, for Disorderly Conduct. The arrest was the result of a walk-in complaint from an …
RECKLESS DRIVING On May 1 at 11:44 p.m., officers arrested Michael Barney, 30, of 28 Connecticut St. Apt. 3, Cranston on charges of Reckless Driving/Eluding Police, Resisting Legal or Illegal …
On April 14 at about 5:30 p.m., Cranston police say, officers responded to a report of armed robbery in the Chapel View Plaza near Cold Stone Creamery. Two juveniles reported being confronted and …
POSSESSION OF DRUGS On April 26 at 8:24 a.m., officers arrested Maurice Davis, 45, of 14 King Ave., Westfield Massachusetts, on charges of possession of Schedule I-V (Under 10 grams) – …
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 …
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

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.