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What’s RI’s housing forecast? It depends on us

If there’s anything certain about Rhode Island’s 2025 housing forecast, it’s that it’s impossible to predict. Certainly, we can’t look to national forecasts to draw upon. While most of the country is seeing housing supply grow, Rhode Island’s is shrinking...

Sports

Time to solidify hockey co-op procedures

We’re in the thick of the high school hockey season and we have seen it all to this point. Some top teams have remained on top, some have fallen off, some risers have made a splash. It has been …

West looks to get healthy, make noise down stretch

The Cranston West wrestling program is in the thick of its regular season and has jumped out to a 2-3 start. The Falcons continue to boast some of the best numbers in Rhode Island with a handful of …

Pezza earns LEC award

Rhode Island College freshman Quiana Pezza (Cranston) was named the Little East Women’s Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at the URI Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 18. Pezza …

Fishing show simply the best

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the largest and best fishing show of its type in the Northeast. Over 340 booths with eighteen seminars of interest that will have you catching fish all …

Roundup: Bolts hold off Spartans

The Cranston East boys basketball team held off Scituate 52-45 to climb back to .500 this season. After jumping out to a big lead early, the Bolts would see that advantage drop to just two points in …
Lifestyles

Buying your first home — what you need to know

Buying your first home can be exciting, terrifying, and thrilling – often all at once! The numerous decisions and unfamiliar terms that come with the process, such as interest rates, mortgage …

Police/Crime
SHOPLIFTING, CONSPIRACY, AND WARRANT OF ARREST On Jan. 07, at approx. 8:36 p.m., officers arrested Viviana Romero, 23, of 88 West 7th St. Apt # 5050 Boston MA, for Shoplifting, Conspiracy, and a …
DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT On Jan. 01, at approx. 4:02 a.m., officers arrested Nicholas W. Villafane, 34, of 231 Sterling Ave. 1 st floor Providence for Domestic Simple Assault 1 st offense and …
BREAKING AND ENTERING On Dec. 17, at approx. 2:19 p.m., inspectors arrested Savion McKenna, 18, of 99 Midfield Dr. # 7 Waterbury, Connecticut for Breaking and Entering/Building/Felonious Intent …
DRUG POSSESSION On Dec. 16, at 12:38 a.m., officers arrested Jasmin Silva, 27, of 100 Broad St. Apt. 312, Providence for possession of schedule I-V 2nd offense. The arrest was the result of a …
NO CONTACT ORDER On Dec. 9 at 3:54 p.m., officers arrested Milton Appleby, 46, of 124 Tallman Ave., Cranston, for Violation of a No Contact Order. Arrest is the result of a call for service at …
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.