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Mayor: "Utterly Disappointed" with Father-Daughter Dance Ban
Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung issued a statement in which he said he's "utterly dissapointed" that the school district has banned father-daughter dances. "I am utterly disappointed to have such a...
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ACLU: Not Every Girl wants to be Cinderella
Steven Brown, director of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, said the father-daughter dance ban isn't about state law versus federal law regarding gender discrimination in...
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Influencers: Eastwood, Clinton Highlight Conventions
The presidential conventions are held not only select each party’s candidate, but also to rally voters just months before the November election. So which convention succeeded more in energizing its...
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Harrington Hall Fails Inpsection
Harrington Hall failed a recent state inspection due to leaky roofs, holes in the showers, electrical problems and other maintenance issues. As a result, advocates for the homeless say it's time to...
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School Committee will ask State to Change Law Restricting Father-Daughter Dances
The Cranston School Committee will take up the issue of father-daughter dances on Monday in an effort to preserve the tradition. School Committee Chairwoman Andrea Iannazzi said the committee will...
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It's 'Don't Text & Drive Day'
Today, Sept. 19, is “National Don’t Text and Drive Day.” In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and AT&T will mark the day by kicking...
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Second Suspect in Car Larcenies Apprehended
A second man has been charged in connection with a string of larcenies from motor vehicles in western Cranston. Police said Nicholas Loverdi, 20, of 66 Rocky Point Drive, Warwick, was arrested in...
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"Find my iPhone" Leads Cops to Thieves
Cranston Police caught three men who they say were rummaging through cars in the Woodridge section of the city last night after using the Apple "Find my iPhone" feature of a phone that was reported...
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'Bearded Bandit' Suspect Identified
Seekonk police have identified the man suspected of being the "Bearded Bandit" as 33-year-old Justin L. Worley. He was arrested Wednesday at the Motel 6 in Seekonk, where authorities say he had been...
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EG Candidate Mark Co-Signed Father-Daughter Dance Letter To Cranston
Carolyn Mark, East Greenwich School Committee candidate, co-signed the now-famous letter sent last May to the Cranston School Department decrying a father-daughter-type dance at a public school there....
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White, Former Cranston School Committee Chairwoman, Dies
Former School Committee Chairwoman and a longtime active member of the community Jacqueline "Jackie" White, 66, has died after a long battle with cancer. White has lived in Cranston since 1967 and was...
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READ: ACLU Father Daughter Dance Letter to Superintendent, District's Reply
Want to know the exact text of the correspondence between the state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and Cranston School Superintendent Judith Lundsten? Look no further.
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Baseball Bat Assailant Gets 5 Years
The Cranston man charged with using a baseball bat to assault a Johnston resident was sentenced to a five years in prison, with two to serve. Superior Court Judge Walter R. Stone imposed the sentence...
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RIHS Football Poll – Week 2
Cranston East climbed one spot in this week's Rhode Island High School Football poll after beating Tollman last week. East has a big game against Barrington on Saturday – It’s an early season game...
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Police Looking for Four Suspects Wanted in Burglary, Assault
Cranston Police are looking for four people who allegedly took part in a burglary and felony assault early Wednesday morning on Franklin Avenue. According to police, Darshon Braxton, 26, formerly of...
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Trader Joe's Peanut Butter may be Contaminated with Salmonella
The state Department of Health is warning consumers of possibly contaminated peanut butter sold at Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's brand Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter made with sea salt with use by...
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Obituary: John F. McHugh Jr.
John F. McHugh Jr., 83, Of Cranston, passed away on Thursday October 4, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rose (DeRensis) McHugh and the late Irene...
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Obituary: Douglas J. "Dougie" Romano
Douglas J. "Dougie" Romano, 62, of Willow Rd., Cranston, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at RI Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 40 years of Gloria J. (Ceceri) Romano....
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Artists' Exchange adds Audition Dates for A Christmas Carol
Artists' Exchange has added a few extra audition dates for its annual production of A Christmas Carol. If you're interested, be ready to show up with a monologue and to read from the script. Bring...
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Obituary: Sullynette Sanchez, 23
Sullynette "Sully" Sanchez, 23, died Friday, Sept. 28, from injuries received in a three-car accident on Route 4 in East Greenwich. She leaves behind the love of her life Steven J. Bustamante and...
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