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Obituary: Domenic C. "Tom" Ricci, 84
Domenic C. "Tom" Ricci, 84, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at RI Hospital in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Domenic C. and Sarah (Delfino) Ricci....
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Park Ave. Railroad Bridge Will Finally Get Fixed
The railroad bridge on Park Avenue has been beset by fires and a damaged sidewalk has forced pedestrians to walk on the street for several years. It will all change fairly soon as the state Department...
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Studio B Wins TheKnot.com "Best of Weddings" Award
In just a few short years, Studio B, a salon in Garden City Center, has become one of Cranston's busiest and most popular place to get your hair, nails and beauty needs completed. So it's not...
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It's Slippery Out There!
It will reach a balmy 38 degrees today — good news if you're a fan of melting ice and snow. But it's just 30 degrees early this morning in Cranston. That means your walkway, driveway and perhaps your...
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Norovirus Bug On the Rise, New Strain Arrives in United States
Although the flu is on everyone’s minds this season, the winter vomiting bug, or the norovirus, is making its rounds. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that the...
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Letter: Payday Loans are Bad
Rather than devise some catchy hook for the opening of my letter, I've decided to just say it how it is: Payday lending is bad. Now, let me explain. Payday lenders set up shop in some of our state's...
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Firefighters Battle Park Ave. Fire
Members of the Cranston Fire Department fought a fire at a Park Avenue home this morning. Firefighters responded to a single-family home at 414 Park Ave. around 11:30 a.m. and found the cause of the...
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[CHAT] Rams Face Rams Again
For the second straight game, the Rams take on the Rams, although this time, the Rams will hope for a better outcome against the Rams. On Saturday, the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball game...
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[VIDEO] URI Fades Against VCU
Thanks to a cold snap in the second half, the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team couldn’t keep up with Virginia Commonwealth, falling 70-64 on Wednesday night. A late run by Rhody (6-13,...
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Letter: Payday Loans are Good
Steven V. Martino’s letter of 1/29 is typical of payday lending opponents. It is long on accusations and short on facts. When presented with reasoned analysis in the comments section, Martino refuses...
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Obituary: Archangel "Angel" Notarianni, 95
Archangel "Angel" Notarianni, 95, passed away on Tuesday January 29, 2013 at Cra-Mar Meadows in Cranston. Born in Cranston, she was the daughter of the late Pasco and Maria (Branca) Notarianni. She was...
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5,800 Without Power; High Winds Will Continue Through the Morning
Strong winds have knocked down trees and power lines in Cranston, putting thousands of National Grid customers in the dark as they woke up this morning. And things won't die down until later today. The...
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Freedom From Religion Foundation Sues Twins Florist over Ahlquist Flower Flap
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sued a local flower shop for its refusal to deliver flowers to a teenage atheist and former Cranston High School West student whose lawsuit against the district...
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Dozens from Cranston Make URI Fall Dean's List
The University of Rhode Island released its list of students named to the Dean's List for the fall and a slew of Cranston residents made the cut. To make the list, students must meet or exceed a 3.30...
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Obituary: Michael E. Zincone, Jr., 29
Michael E. Zincone, Jr., 29, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Born in Providence he was the beloved son of Michael E. Zincone, Sr. and Rosemarie (Iervolino) Zincone of Cranston. Michael was...
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Police: Cranston Man Was 'Bathroom Bandit'
A Cranston man was arrested for stealing bathroom fixtures across the state, earning him the nickname "the Bathroom Bandit." Warwick Police arrested Christopher Stewart, 58, of Cranston on Thursday. He...
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OMGPD: Sibling Rivalry, Bathroom Bandit
Sisterly Love This week’s OMG PD submission from North Kingstown delves into the age-old question: is it illegal to punch your sister in the face? One NK woman had some difficulty ascertaining the...
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Flu levels subside in R.I., but immunization still important
As influenza illness levels begin to subside across the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) reminds all Rhode Islanders that it is not too late to be vaccinated against influenza....
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Obituary: Sharon A. (Santucci) Russell, 62
Sharon A. (Santucci) Russell, 62, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 3, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late...
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Last Week at the General Assembly. . .
‘Katie’s Law’ bills introduced in both chambers Sen. David E. Bates (R-Dist. 32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence) and Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (D-Dist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) have introduced...
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