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NEEDS A HOME: Volunteer Jean Carlson spends time in the yard of the Cranston Animal Shelter with Timmy, a two year old pit bull. The pit bulls at the shelter are some of the least likely to be adopted, with most having been in the kennel for months. (Cranston Herald photo by Will Steinfeld)
No room for Fido
Talk to someone who works in pet adoption, or animal control; a pet owner or even just an animal lover, and you might hear how the Northeast is a model for animal welfare compared to “the … more
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NEEDS A HOME: Volunteer Jean Carlson spends time in the yard of the Cranston Animal Shelter with Timmy, a two year old pit bull. The pit bulls at the shelter are some of the least likely to be adopted, with most having been in the kennel for months. (Cranston Herald photo by Will Steinfeld)
No room for Fido
Talk to someone who works in pet adoption, or animal control; a pet owner or even just an animal lover, and you might hear how the Northeast is a model for animal welfare compared to “the … more
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Questions still cloud future of Budlong Pool
Budlong Pool was front and center at the City Council’s Monday night meeting June 26…again. Residents stepped forward to ask that the pool retain its current dimensions. Chief of … more
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Knightsville Park right on schedule
The renovation of the new Knightsville Park is right on track and the opening celebration is scheduled for July 8th starting at 5 p.m. Plans for the park, at the intersection of Cranston Street … more
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Taxpayers urged to pay online
Cranston property owners should be receiving their first quarter tax bills soon, as mailing of the letters began  June 16. Those receiving a letter can expect a weightier tax bill than last … more
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98 AND HIGH TECH: WWII Army veteran Roger Desjardins of North Providence, the oldest member of Honor Flight Freedom that left from Green Airport Monday, pulled out his cell phone to accompany stories he was recounting. Behind him is North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi who was Desjardins’ guardian for the flight. (Cranston Herald photos by John Howell)
Veteran defenders of freedom
“Yah, I liked biking. I joined the Narragansett Bay wheelmen,” says Roger Desjardin, who at 98 was the senior member Honor Flight Freedom that left Monday morning at 6:30 from Green … more
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NEL CPS List of grads
Nicholas Natale Aschettino, Grace Cynthia Lyn Bernier, Gracie C. Bradstreet, Mackenzie Ann Carreiro, Destiny Chery Beeman, William N. D’Angelos, Izaiah E. DeArce, Joseph Dorego, Jynessa Lynn … more
BUILDING ADULTHOOD: Graduating from Cranston’s Construction and Career Academy, students take selfies in their caps and gowns before the ceremony begins. (Photo by Stephanie Bernaba)
Construction & Career Academy Charter Graduation 2023
The New England Laborers’ Cranston Public School Construction & Career Academy celebrated its Class of 2023 at the Park Theater on June 8, 2023. Surrounded by administration, friends, and … more
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Cranston High School East Graduates
Sarah Achabi, Kaitlynn A. Agyemang, Hamza Al Drees, Hasan Aldriss, Aaron Aleardi, Emely Tamara Almanzar Austin, Roberto Almonte Jr., Ashlee Y Alvarado Soto, Dailyn E Alvarado Urizar, Victor H Alvarez … more
EXCITEMENT RISING: Soon to be graduates of Cranston High School East excitedly clap for the opening ceremonies that will end with them holding their diplomas. (Photo by Stephanie Bernaba)
375 Cranston High School East graduates receive their diplomas surrounded by faculty, staff,and loved ones on the afternoon of June 10 at the Providence
Cranston High School East, currently celebrating its 64th graduation, has seen changes during the 2022-2023 school year including the installation of Principal Thomas Barbieri, formerly of Cranston … more
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Cranston High School West Graduates
Ian J. Abatecola, Emily R. Abendroth, Kiley A. Abendroth, Bianca A. Abrantes, Dante L. Aceto, Ella M. Adams, Jeremy B. Ainley, Adam M. Al-Mall, Samantha M. Almeida, Nazir Alnahas, Diego A. Alvarez, … more
THE WEST OUT OF LIFE: Cranston West graduates patiently wait to hear there names called to receive their diplomas and begin their new lives as functional adults. (Photo by Stephanie Bernaba)
Cranston High School West celebrates the commencement of 400 students at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 10
John Fontaine, Cranston High School West principal and alum, kicked off the school's graduation ceremony on June 10 at the Providence Performing Arts Center by noting his fateful return to the school. “19 years ago, I sat in the very seats you are sitting in,” … more
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WHAT HE LOVES: Gaspee Days president Steve Miller accompanied by his wife, Tracey, waves to parade spectators Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Gaspee in his blood
Amidst a fanfare of fife and drums, Gaspee Days Committee President Steve Miller, dressed in colonial garb, waved to parade spectators from the back of a convertible while sitting next to his wife, … more
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THE POWER OF CHANGE: Bob Walker points to the engine and the battery pack on the electric bike he built. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Ambassador with a bike
How fast can you go?  It’s a question Bob Walker expects when asked about the electric bicycle he’s built and rides – except for rainy days when he take public … more
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How long can city go without a finance director?
In a 5 to 3 vote Thursday, council members denied the advice and consent of Robert Zarnetske for the position of Cranston’s finance director. Zarnetske has … more
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On your mark, get set, run!
30,000 runners will participate in the upcoming 2022 Boston Marathon on April 18. Of those individuals, 133 Rhode Islanders will represent the state with seven Cranston residents and six from Warwick … more
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LOOMING SYMBOLS: The American flag flapped high above the crowd gathered outside St. Rocco School for last Friday’s “Prayer for Peace and Healing on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.”
St. Rocco School in Johnston pauses to remember those lost on 9/11
Matthew Newell was playing on the St. Rocco School playground on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The carefree 9-year-old heard a teacher calling his name. The fourth-grader, wearing his … more
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THE DRAGON AWAITS: Saint Rocco’s Feast was expected to kick off Thursday night and continue through this weekend. Earlier this week, the Orient Express Chinese Dragon mini-coaster sat patiently awaiting its first eager riders.
UNLEASH THE FEAST: St. Rocco's kicks off 81st celebration
It was 5 o’clock Monday evening and Jeremy Bousquet had just finished climbing a ladder and began hammering nails into a corner of two pieces of long lumber when someone asked: “What are … more
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Eden Park celebrates new Learning Community [Photo gallery]
On Oct. 16, Eden Park Elementary School opened its doors to celebrate and showcase the newly renovated wing, dubbed the Learning Community. more
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