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Across Rhode Island, children enter foster care every week because their homes are no longer safe — due to a range of complex factors, including family instability, abuse, unmet needs, or other …
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5/15/25
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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, …
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By MATTHEW LAWRENCE
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5/15/25
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Major League Baseball officially lifted its ban of Pete Rose, among others, for their involvement in gambling infractions from their playing days. The ban now makes these players eligible for the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/14/25
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May 18: Cranston Spring Festival will be held at Mulligan’s Island from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The third annual event is presented by the Cranston Police and will have family fun activities.
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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 …
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5/14/25
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Grade 8 High Honors
Luy, Cedric V., Matta, Natalia L. Olivo, Jayson M., Pallanan, Mikaela A., Som, Julia , Tamup Noriega, Carlitos I.
Grade 8 Honors
Alvarado, Elianah S., Arango …
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As Rhode Island legislators prepare to once again consider a bill to reform payday loan practices in the state, advocates in favor of stricter regulations on short-term lending staged a protest …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Contributor
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5/14/25
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Here’s looking at you, Betty.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released a new stamp honoring the late Betty White, an actress and animal activist known for her comedic …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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With the recent announcement of Anchor Medical’s closure, Rhode Island is witnessing the inevitable outcome of years of unheeded warnings about our collapsing health care infrastructure.
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5/14/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to express my strong support for the Rhode Island Green Amendment, House Bill 5732, Senate Bill 327.
Rhode Island has long been a leader in environmental …
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It’s Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and we are encouraged to see some positive trends continuing as the pandemic fades into the past.
Back in 2021, the national percentage …
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5/14/25
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5/14/25
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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 …
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5/14/25
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Grade 8 H IGH Honors
Esme R. Appel, Aalyana L. Aybar-Conelly, Rowan F. Braga, Abigail R. Dumont, Finley F. Edwards-Orr, Henrietta F. Edwards-Orr, Ava Eliminowicz, Gisele J. Fabie, Julia C. …
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5/14/25
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About 90 lifeguards have already been hired to work at Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) beaches ahead of the summer 2025 season. But more are still needed.
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By JANINE WEISMAN
Rhode Island Current
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5/14/25
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The Cranston Rotary Club concluded its annual Share the Love food drive this past week. gathering donations of food from elementary schools across the city to donate to local pantries.
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5/14/25
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East, West recognize student achievement
May is always a busy time for Cranston schools as the academic year ends with ceremonies, graduations and events celebrating student achievements.
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5/14/25
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Mothers and community members alike flocked to the Cranston Senior Center to celebrate a special Mother’s Day with a full lunch and gifts to go with the occasion. Sky Marcos, Programs Director …
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5/14/25
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The mystery of how hail is formed had completely eluded me. How can chunks of ice the size of a quarter, or larger, manage to fall out of the sky?
It seems downright ridiculous that frozen …
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