Opinion

Talking  political turkey during Thanksgiving  or Christmas dinner

We face increased demands of family obligations planning for the holidays.  Baking  and cleaning to host dinner, and even unrealistic expectations about our families, or having a …

Sports

Hawks win with familiar faces, new heroes

The Bishop Hendricken football team edged La Salle to earn its 13th state championship in the past 15 years. It’s cliché to say this, but it really was a team win in every sense of the …

Anglers give nod to NOAA for reaching out

NOAA Fisheries reached out to anglers with a New England Recreational Fishing Roundtable earlier this month at the Providence Hilton Hotel and online. The purpose of the meeting was to share updates …

Hawks win 19th title

By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken football team relied on its typical standouts to beat La Salle 24-21 for its 19th state championship last Friday night, but the difference was the …

West earns sportsmanship awards

The Rhode Island Football Officials Association recently held a ceremony to recognize those throughout the state for their sportsmanship this fall and Cranston West was well represented. The West …

Seniors reflect on final football season

By ALEX SPONSELLER Although Thanksgiving football is one of the most exciting traditions on the sports calendar, it is also a bittersweet time as seniors play their final high school games ever. …
Lifestyles

Bandmates enter their next collaborative chapter with ‘Ronald Raygun II’

Providence based artists and Coventry natives Mike Jencks and Dan Pomfret have been making music together in some shape or form for nearly a decade. Together, they’re both part of the acclaimed …

Police/Crime
DOMESTIC DISORDERLY CONDUCT & DOMESTIC ASSAULT On Nov. 26 at 3:19 a.m., officers arrested Adam Argueta, 25, of 54 Arrowfield Road, Cranston for domestic disorderly conduct and domestic …
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 …
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.