Cranston seniors let the games begin
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"Let the games begin” were the last words hundreds of senior citizens heard at the closure of opening ceremonies for the 18th annual CVS/Caremark Senior Games held this past weekend at Cranston …
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9/26/12
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Artists' Exchange falls out of summer
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The Artists' Exchange, located at 50 Rolfe Square, held their 5th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival this past weekend. The event attracted residents and visitors of all ages who enjoyed …
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9/26/12
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Dancing on home plate
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Tracy Ciccone Performing Arts studio in was asked to perform at the PawSox …
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9/19/12
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Giving back on a day of remembrance
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School was closed for the Primary Election on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, but the students at Cranston High School East decided to honor the anniversary in their own way. …
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9/19/12
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Chamber members ‘wine’ down at Shriners
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The Greater Cranston Chamber of Commerce hosted their second annual Wine Tasting last Thursday at the Shriners Imperial Room. The event, coordinated by Wines and More, featured wine, hors …
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9/19/12
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A night of networking and ‘Vanity’
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Pat Paolino Cruz, a graduate of Cranston High School West, presented a networking event hosted by Vanity Restaurant and Lounge last week in order for nearly 200 business professionals to make new …
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9/12/12
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Back in the swing of things
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(Herald photos by Pam Tcath)
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9/12/12
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Back to school, back to work at Eden Park
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The students and staff at Eden Park Elementary School got right back into the groove of things during last week's first week back. According to sixth grade teacher Annemarie Torres, "We got right …
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9/12/12
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Gone to the dogs
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IN THE DOGHOUSE: New to the Cranston and Johnston business community is Scrub A Pup, a self-service dog salon located at 2244 Plainfield Pike, bordering both communities. Scrub A Pup offers …
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9/12/12
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Greek culture comes alive for Cranston families
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Families and people of all ages visited the Church of the Annunciation’s grounds off Oaklawn Avenue over the weekend for the 27th annual Cranston Greek Festival. The event featured rides and games for children, traditional Greek music and dancing and plenty of food to go around. Once again …
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9/12/12
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DeAngelis receives national honor
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Anthony DeAngelis III, a member of the Class of 2014 at Cranston High School East, has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The Society recognizes top …
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9/12/12
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Packed up and ready to help
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Wasting no time getting back …
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9/12/12
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Edgewood appreciates Cranston in bloom
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The “Garden Of The Month” award was initiated in 2011 by the Edgewood Garden Club to recognize outstanding local gardens and landscaping that enhance the neighborhood. Members’ gardens are not …
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9/5/12
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Fire victims in need of your help
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A two-alarm fire swept through a mixed-use residential and commercial building on Park Avenue late Friday night. One business, Phunky Stuff, was also damaged on the bottom floor. By Monday, the …
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9/5/12
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A tasty shopping experience at Garden City
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(Herald photos by Meri R. Kennedy and Steven Popiel)
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9/5/12
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Welcome back, Cranston
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Cranston Public School students have had their share of end-of-summer events, including welcome back events held at their schools. Hot dog roasts, pizza parties, cookouts and ice cream socials were …
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8/29/12
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Love ignites for animals at Candlelight Vigil
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Defenders of Animals Inc., which began a 28-year…
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8/29/12
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Star-struck on Cranston Street
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Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts shows some love for Johnston native Lisa "Blondy" Lombardi at her salon, Bedazzled by Blondy, on Cranston Street. The pair met on the set of "Self Storage," an …
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8/29/12
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A day on the farm
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A field trip took place at Morris Farm in Warwick at the end of June for the first graders in Jodi Joseph and Kerry Pomfret's classes at Glen Hills Elementary School. The farm is a 43-acre working …
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8/15/12
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Yearlong project unveiled at Rhodes
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An unveiling was held at Rhodes Elementary School, providing the students with an opportunity to show the school community the art project that had been a work in progress throughout most of the …
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8/15/12
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