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STORY OF THE WEEK : Democratic primary voters had their say and now Gabe Amo is the new rising star in Rhode Island politics. While former state representative Aaron Regunberg was widely perceived as …
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9/14/23
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[My family has lived in Cranston] since the early 1900s. ... their surname was Ruggieri and they were among the first families to move into the Knightsville section of Cranston. … my …
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By JB Fulbright OneCranston HEZ
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9/13/23
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Many grandparents have an integral role in shaping their young grandchildren’s lives, whether being a positive influence, a role model, or speaking to them about drugs and peer pressure.
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By Marie Garceau
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9/6/23
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Editor’s Note: Traditionally, Ian Donnis opens his column with a STORY OF THE WEEK. He did so this week, however, the story was devoted to the possible outcomes of the Democratic primary for …
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9/6/23
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Special to the Herald
With September already here and my daughter, Arianna, getting ready to enter preschool, the excitement of a new school year can be felt everywhere. Soon, school …
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By JAMES A. DIOSSA
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9/6/23
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Special to the Herald
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youths 14-18 years after unintentional injuries, according to research from the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC).
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By PATRICIA SWEET
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9/6/23
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Former State Treasurer and Lt. Gov. Roger N. Begin: ‘Only when policymakers feel the impact of this broken system for their own families may there be reforms and funding to fix it.’
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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8/30/23
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A beloved father, brother and grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
As the incurable disease moves him toward inevitable death, the stress on him and his devoted family becomes …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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8/23/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’s campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is …
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8/23/23
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Rather than the road to hell being paved with good intentions, I suggest that the road to hell is paved with unexamined assumptions. In the case of RI Energy/PPL's proposal before the RI Public …
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By SHEILA RESSEGER, MA
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8/9/23
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Amid the opioid epidemic, drug prevention and education have become critical. Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs are found in most common street drugs. It’s also common for illegal fentanyl to be …
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8/2/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With a bit more than six weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race took a dramatic turn last week. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, …
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7/26/23
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Editor’s Note: The Johnston Sun Rise reached out to Mayor Polisena for comment regarding Johnston resident Tamra Moretti’s concerns regarding the planned placement of Providence’s …
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By Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.
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7/20/23
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As a concerned constituent, I attended the Town Council meeting on Monday, July 10, where I presented valid questions, heartfelt concerns, and thoughtful considerations regarding the controversial …
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By Tamra Moretti
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7/20/23
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The Rhode Island State Council of Churches recognizes the profound personal, institutional, and cultural impact, especially in BIPOC communities, of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative …
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By JEREMY LANGILL
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7/5/23
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Editor’s note: Author of the Meeting with Mike column highlighting local personalities appearing in these pages turns his pen to a pet peeve as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day.
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6/28/23
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As Father's Day passes, I find myself reflecting on the many men who have left a mark on my life. They are coaches, neighbors, and fellow veterans and teachers. They are mentors and role models. …
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By WALTER BERBRICK
Candidate, Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District
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6/21/23
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Across the nation, communities consistently look for ways to ensure that their infrastructure withstands the test of time. But as Rhode Island’s state and municipal leaders gaze into the …
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By Jessica Filante Farrington and John Emra
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6/21/23
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Have you ever looked down at the speedometer and caught yourself going 10mph over the speed limit when you had no intention of speeding? That’s because driving is partly a subconscious …
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By SAM BRUSCO
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6/14/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK
The out-of-town frame on the CD2 race is mainly about how a potential win by GOP candidate Allan Fung in a Democrat-leaning Rhode Island reflects a tough national outlook for …
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11/2/22
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