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The U.S. House Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2024 will have a devastating impact on fish and habitat as it reduces funding by 14 percent for NOAA Fisheries, a cut of $900 million. Yet our …
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9/20/23
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The Cranston West boys soccer team picked up four points last week in its first two league contests as it earned a 3-1 win over Burrillville then fought Narragansett to a 0-0 draw.
Senior Sam …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/20/23
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While watching the NFL this past weekend, the thing that stood out to me more than anything was the number of concussions that popped up in the injury reports. Between players exiting games, players …
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9/20/23
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The Cranston co-op field hockey team dropped a tough 2-1 decision to visiting Rocky Hill last week in the season opener. It was the co-op’s first game of the season after two weather-related …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/20/23
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The rebuilding Cranston East football team is searching for answers early this fall season as it sits at 0-2 after dropping tough games to Mt. Pleasant and Central to open things up.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/20/23
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Tom Olson, owner of Ponaug Bait & Tackle at 287 Arnolds Neck Road, Warwick (the old Ray’s Bait location), has been a member of the Warwick and Apponaug community all his life. He grew up in …
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9/13/23
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Throughout this summer, the Kent County YMCA has played host to the Rhode Island Midnight Basketball League (RIMBL), and as the sun set on the month of August, organizers …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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9/13/23
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University of Rhode Island athletic director Thorr Bjorn was recently on WRPO doing an interview and said that he hopes to one day bring the Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championships to …
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9/13/23
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The Cranston East boys soccer team is off to a nice start this fall, winning its first two non-league matchups then tying Smithfield 1-1 in the league opener last week on the road.
Returning …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/13/23
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The Cranston West football team would hold off West Warwick to win its season opener 27-24 to get some revenge over the Wizards, who dealt the Falcons a shocking comeback defeat last season.
The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/13/23
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The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is Cranston West quarterback Kelan Cornell, who put on a career performance against West Warwick in the team’s season-opening 27-24 win. Cornell …
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9/13/23
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Tautog fishing expert Richie Reich of Narragansett will be the guest speaker at a Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) seminar on ‘Tips for tautog success’ Monday, Sept. 25, …
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9/6/23
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Welcome to the 2023 high school football season. It’s my personal favorite time of year as a local sports journalist and I have a feeling that this upcoming season could be one to remember for …
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9/6/23
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Cranston West senior Geneva Lindsay had a busy summer to say the least.
Early in the season she entered her first beauty pageant when she competed in Miss Teen Rhode Island. The event was a …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/6/23
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The Rhode Island Senior Softball League is in the thick of its season and decided to take on a new opponent this past weekend.
Members of the Blue Cross Blue Shield team, which is made up of …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/6/23
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The Cranston East and West girls soccer teams kick off their seasons this week and each club is looking forward to making noise as the new year begins.
The Bolts welcome in new coach John Souza, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/6/23
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Anglers have reported (more than usual) sharks attacking their catch before they are able to bring it to the boat. Anglers are urged to use caution when reaching near the water to bring in their …
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8/30/23
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Cranston’s League for Cranston’s Future (CLCF) awarded its second annual Passing the Baton Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded annually in April to one male and one female …
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By FRANK NOTARIANNI
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8/30/23
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The Button Hole 13-U PGA Jr. League All-Stars put on a show at the New England Sectionals earlier this month and punched its ticket to this weekend’s Regional Championships in Middlefield, …
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8/30/23
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It’s time for fall sports after a fun summer away and as always, there are plenty of storylines to follow as we get back to work.
My focus last week was on football so this week’s …
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8/30/23
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