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Obituary: Kenneth T. Boocock
66, of Cranston, passed away on Monday October 15, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. Born in Providence he was the son of Stella F. (Lozowski) Boocock of Providence and...
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Police Hope to ID K-Mart Shoplifters
Cranston Police are asking for the public to help them identify these three women who allegedly stole beauty and cleaning products from the Garfield Avenue K-Mart recently. Police said the females...
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Three More Arrested for Stealing from Cars
Cranston Police charged three more people with larceny for allegedly entering parked cars and stealing money, GPS units and personal items thanks to an alert neighbor who called police after hearing a...
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Drumline Live to Dazzle Tonight — Patch Readers Get 30 Percent Discount
Tonight, the audience at the Park Theatre is set to be dazzled by the show-style marching band spectacle that is Drumline Live. And you can join them — at a discount. As a special for Patch readers,...
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Woodmansee Seeks Absentee Ballot to Vote in Cranston
Convicted child killer Michael Woodmansee is seeking an absentee ballot for the November election and the head of Cranston's Board of Canvassers is not happy about it. "When I saw Woodmansee's name I...
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Read These Fire Safety Tips — and Share Yours
The entire month of October is dedicated to National Fire Safety and Prevention — which is a perfect opportunity to talk to your family about fire safety. Everyone knows the stop, drop, and roll, but...
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OMGPD: Mystery Man, Romance Gone Wrong
Man Blames Mystery Mechanic For Accident Many children pin blame on their imaginary friends. One Woonsocket man nearly did the same – blaming a hit-and-run accident on an imaginary mechanic. According...
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Council To Appoint New Fire Chief, Tax Assessor Tonight
With a little more than three weeks before the election, the Portsmouth Town Council is appointing two key figures in town tonight. The town council will swear-in a new fire chief and tax assessor at...
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[VIDEO] Romney 'Way Off the Mark,' Says Sen. Jack Reed
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) today said that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is "way off the mark" in his criticism of Pres. Barack Obama's foreign policy Reed — who is up for re-election in...
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What Time is the Presidential Debate Tonight?
Debate number three could be the charm for one of the two major candidates in the presidential race. The final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney is scheduled...
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Cranston Board of Canvassers Chair to Resign Over Woodmansee Ballot
Joseph DeLorenzo, chairman of the Cranston Board of Canvassers was set to resign Monday after he says he was given an ultimatum by the state Board of Elections for refusing to provide an absentee...
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Flash Poll: Obama-Romney Final Presidential Debate: Who Won?
As we entered the final presidential debate Monday night, both parties were looking for a clear victory. But according to our Rhode Island political influencers, neither party felt their candidate was...
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WPRI: Black Bear Spotted in Cranston
The black bear was spotted in a Cranston neighborhood on Tuesday. According to WPRI, The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said the bear has been following a patch up the Pawtuxet...
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Boat Owners Should Prepare for Hurricane Sandy, Says RIEMA
The following is from a press release. The National Weather Service (NWS) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Sandy. The exact...
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Sandy Looms Offshore, Expected to Reach New England Early Next Week
Hurricane Sandy, which was tracking north at about 18 mph and carrying 105-mph winds on Thursday morning, is expected to approach the Rhode Island area early next week, according to the National...
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How to Follow Hurricane Sandy Online
With Hurricane Sandy posing a threat to Rhode Island early next week, amateur weather-watchers will be looking for sources of the latest information. Here are a few ways to keep track of the storm's...
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Do You Support Building a New Veterans Home?
Edward Hanrahan has lived at the Rhode Island Veterans Home for 8 years. He commends the staff for the service and care he receives, both of which he says are outstanding. What is not is the facility...
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Cranston Police Investigate Drive By Shooting Incident
Press Release from the Cranston Police Department: On Wednesday evening at 6:25 pm, the owner of the Boulevard Pizza, which is located at 1031 Narragansett Blvd., reported that there were three...
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Cigarette Thief Sought by Police
Cranston Police are searching for a man who allegedly walked into the Broad Street CVS and stole 19 cartons of cigarettes. The suspect reportedly walked behind the counter and grabbed the items before...
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Sex Offender Wanted for Failing to Report Address Change
Christopher Donnelly, a level three sex offender, has not been seen since Sept. 16. Donnelly, police said, was last registered with an address at the Harrington Hall homeless shelter on Howard Avenue...
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