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Obituary: Frances (Mobilia) Tomaselli
Frances (Mobilia) Tomaselli, 87, of Cranston, passed into the Lord’s loving embrace surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Rhode Island Hospital. Mrs. T, Frances, Fran, Ma,...
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Police Charge Five with Stealing from Cars
Police charged five people — including one 16-year-old juvenile — with larceny, attempted larceny and conspiracy after they were caught breaking into cars early Saturday morning. According to police,...
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Kids Not Reading Enough? Patch Has Tips from Author James Patterson
Patch has the good fortune to be working with a best-selling author James Patterson in this endeavor, and we'll be continually sharing his reading list selections for every age here on Patch. Plus,...
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Letter to the Editor: Have Cranston Democrats Changed Their Ways?
To the Editor: Recently, Democratic Chairman Michael J. Sepe spouted off about his fear of Cranston Mayor Allan Fung securing a veto-proof majority in the Cranston City Council in the upcoming general...
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A Town Divided - Why is Music Controversial?
It was a real life story of Footloose on Saturday night, when the Middletown High School administration stopped a homecoming dance early after students protested a policy that prohibits sexually...
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Maine Earthquake Felt in Cranston
No, that wasn't a big truck going down the road or a particularly well-fed squirrel dancing on your roof. It was an earthquake. The United States Geological Survey indicates the quake was centered...
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When Is Tonight's Presidential Debate?
After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event...
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Reaction: Maine Earthquake Rattles Rhode Island
What were you doing when the earthquake hit Tuesday?
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Undecided Voters: Try This Online Quiz To See Who You Should Support For...
If you are still undecided on who to vote after Tuesday night's Town Hall-style Presidential debate, there is a tool that may help. Pundits say very few of us are undecided when it comes to who we...
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FLASH POLL: Who Won the Obama-Romney Debate, Round Two
Rhode Island Democrats are more confident this time around in President Obama's debate performance over the first, while state Republicans feel former Gov. Mitt Romney's debate performance was less...
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Third Man Charged in Alex and Ani Thefts
Another man has been charged with felony larceny for allegedly stealing Alex and Ani bracelets during the manufacturing process at a Cranston plating company. Col. Steven G. O'Donnell, superintendent...
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Who Won Second Presidential Debate?
Did you watch the second of the three Presidential Debates last night in New York? Who do you think fared best this time around? The President? Or did Gov. Romney get the best of the President again?...
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Mayor Blasts School Committee for Deficit
An earlier proclamation by school officials that the school district ended the last fiscal year with a $130,000 surplus was wrong, Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung said in a blistering press release that...
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Lombardi, Gately Face Off in Dist. 26 Debate Tonight
The Dist. 26 State Senate race has been punctuated with numerous press releases and strong words being passed between candidates Frank Lombardi and Sean Gately. But voters will get a chance to hear...
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Obituary: Jeanne Casey DiPrete
Jeanne Casey DiPrete, 90, died at home in Cranston RI on October 17, 2012 after a long illness. Jeanne Casey DiPrete was born on June 2, 1922 to Edward Casey and Elizabeth Bradley. She was the sister...
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School Committee Candidates Debate Tonight
Don't forget — tonight is the night to see the candidates for School Committee debate the issues. BASICS and Cranston Patch are teaming up to sponsor this debate, which will be held at the Cranston...
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RIHS Football Poll – Week 6
Inaction is the new action, as the top seven remain unchanged in the Rhode Island Sports Media Football Poll, after a weekend of mostly winning. No. 3 Cranston East lost, but it was to Hendricken, and...
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Department of Health Actions: September 28 to October 15, 2012
The Rhode Island Department of Health has announced the following disciplinary actions. For more information, see the attached PDFs, or visit their web site for more details. On Oct. 15, the board...
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RECALL: Dog Treats Sold at Target have Salmonella Risk
Kasel Associated Industries is voluntarily recalling its Boots & Barkley Roasted American Pig Ears and Boots & Barkley American Variety Pack Dog Treats because of possible salmonella...
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Did you Hear the Sonic Boom?
Earlier this week we felt the ground wobble thanks to an earthquake in southern Maine. If that wasn't rattling enough, residents across the city, especially in western Cranston, were shaken some more...
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