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Some Retirees Object to Pension Deal
The City Council's Finance Committee took the first step towards implementing a pension overhaul Thursday night, approving a package of ordinances that Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung proposed last year...
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Obituary: Raymond Heroux, 69
Raymond Heroux, 69, passed away on Saturday April 13, 2013, surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Totten) Heroux. They were married for the past 36 years. He...
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Facebook Cover Photo Contest: Share Your Spring Photos
Last year when Facebook changed to the new timeline layout, Cranston Patch asked Facebook fans what image should appear as the cover photo. We want to continue to highlight Cranston's artistic talent...
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The Week in RI: Tiverton Drive-by, Air Show Grounded
Saturday, April 6 Woman Hit by Car on 295 Dies from Injuries An 81-year-old woman who was struck by a car on Interstate 295 late last night in Cranston has died from her injuries, police said. Sunday,...
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Don't Panic if you See a Huge Fire off 295 on Monday
Motorists on Route 6 or Interstate 295 on Monday might be alarmed to see smoke, fire and flames on the side of the highway. But don't worry — the fire will be part of a controlled grassland burn by...
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31 Open Houses This Sunday in Cranston
The weather should be decent and the market is getting hot, so it's a great day to hit the streets and check out some open houses. Here's a sampling of just a few of the 31 open houses in Cranston...
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Cranston Bear is Back?
The state Department of Environmental Management said a black bear has been seen roaming through North Kingstown in recent days, alarming some residents. In October, Cranston was abuzz with reports...
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Today is Tax Filing Deadline
You have until 11:59 p.m. tonight to file your taxes or face penalties. The Rhode Island Division of Taxation said people should file electronically to ensure quick processing. So far this year, 87...
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"Perfect Prom" Event will Help Cut Prom Costs
Studio B, a popular salon in Garden City Center, is hosting its second annual "Perfect Prom" Event on Thursday. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to help students at Cranston High...
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Man Who Used Stairs as Toilet Gets Six Months Probation
A man who was wanted for failing to show up in court earlier this year on charges of disorderly conduct for using the steps a building near Kattan's Market as a toilet has been sentenced to six months...
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Cranston's Piotti Promoted to VP at Uncas
A local man has been promoted to a high-level position at a prominent state jewelry manufacturer. Cranstonian John Piotti, a 1977 graduate of Rhode Island College, has been named Vice President of...
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9 Cranstonians to Run the Boston Marathon this Year
They run for all sorts of reasons: in memory of a loved one, to raise money for a cause ... and just to say, "I did it." The 117th annual Boston Marathon takes place on April 15 this year, taking...
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Sunny Start to a Cranston Monday
Troll Facebook early Monday mornings and you often see a lot of chagrin and lament about the end of the weekend and the start of another week. Getting out of bed isn't always easy, especially if you...
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Teens Charged with First-Degree Arson after Throwing Molotov Cocktail at House
The fire that broke out at 81 Eagle Road early Friday morning was an act of arson that erupted after a fight at a house party, Cranston Police said, and two local 18-year-olds are now being held...
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Police ID Woman Killed in 295 Pedestrian Accident
Cranston Police have identified the 81-year-old woman killed in the accident on Route 295 on April 5 as Bridget Menna of South Kingstown. Police said the accident occurred just before 11 p.m. The...
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Cranston Councilman Works in Boston, Took Day Off: "I Walk on That Sidewalk...
Cranston City Councilman Don Botts works at International Data Group in Boston — right at the site of one of the two explosions that rocked the Boston Marathon today. "I walk on that exact spot of...
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4 of 9 Cranston Marathoners Finished before Explosions
Four of the nine runners from Cranston competing in the Boston Marathon today finished well before the explosions. We've compiled all the data available from the marathon's Web site and put them in...
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Reed: We Will Get to the Bottom of This
U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and our heartfelt thanks go out to those first responders, medical personnel,...
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Marathon Bombings: Important Phone Numbers, Websites
In the wake of Monday's marathon bombing, officials and organizations have started several hotlines, websites and other tools for the public. Here's a collection of some of those outreach efforts. If...
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