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Obituary: Lottie (Migliozzi) Leonard, 93
Lottie (Migliozzi) Leonard, 93, of Johnston, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late David Leonard and John Paone. She was...
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Understanding Mother's Day
"I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids." -unknown No one knows who said that, but it rings more true than not. Around the world, there's one thing that unites women more...
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Contributing to Patch - A Primer
Would you like to post events, announcements and blogs to Cranston Patch? Keep this article handy each time there is something you'd like to share with our community. To post events to the site for...
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Obituary: Rose C. Politelli (Apici), 86
Rose C. Politelli (Apici), 86, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013, at Steere House, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony C. “Buddy” Politelli. Born in...
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Cranston Woman Charged with Pasing Fake Prescription
A 34-year-old Cranston woman is charged with false representation to obtain a controlled substance after allegedly passing a fake prescription at the Walgreens on Broad Street recently. Police said...
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Politifact Rules False Palumbo Claim about Sex Offender Notification
Contrary to the assertions of Cranston state Rep. Peter Palumbo, it does not cost between $5,000 and $6,000 to notify residents when a level 3 sex offender moves into Cranston, Politifact has ruled....
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Rhode Island Day At Fenway Park Stars Heather Abbott
Yesterday was Rhode Island Day at Fenway Park and a special Rhode Islander threw out the first pitch. On her way from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to her Newport home, Heather Abbott, survivor,...
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Legislators Buckle-Down on Seatbelt Law
With the 2011 seatbelt law set to expire on June 30, the House of Representatives today voted to repeal the sunset provision so that failure to wear seatbelts by adults will remain a primary offense in...
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National Grid, Union, Reach Agreement
After weeks of negotiations, National Grid and members of UWUA Local 369 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, the union announced yesterday. The new contract will go up for a vote on...
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Cranston Student takes Biology Award
At the recent Scholars Celebration at Stonehill College, Cranston native Lauren Dulieu, a member of the senior class, received the Biology Award which is given to the student with the highest GPA in...
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Cranston Hairdresser has Beginners Luck - 20,000 Times Over
Call it beginner's luck. Chanthan Eang, a hairdresser from Cranston, is $20,000 richer — and not because she recently booked Rapunzel for a wash and blowout. It's because she bought a "Lucky Times 20"...
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Do High School Rankings Mean Anything?
Over the past couple of weeks, several sources — both local and national — have issued their rankings of high schools in Rhode Island. And while it may be an accomplishment to be named the state's...
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Obituary: Frances (DePrete) Della Posta, 85
Frances (DePrete) Della Posta, 85, of Cranston, passed away at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cranston, she was the wife of the late Armando Della Posta. She...
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Executed WWII Vet to be Honored
A Cranston World War II veteran will be honored at a State House ceremony on May 17. Robert Thorpe, who was shot down by the Japanese and executed, will be given the honor about 70 years since his...
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Langevin "Deeply Disturbed" By IRS Tea Party Scrutiny
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement on the reported targeting by the Internal Revenue Service of conservative groups for additional scrutiny: “I am deeply disturbed by the...
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Police: No DUI Charge for Man who Crashed into Car, Pole, Left Scene
A 20-year-old Cranston man who police said was drunk when he crashed his Mercury Sable on New London Avenue will not be charged with driving under the influence after his father allegedly drove him...
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Bello Resigns, Vows to Keep up Legal Fight
Susan Bello, the former Personnel Director in Cranston who sued the city last year after her budget was zeroed out in an effort by city officials to consolidate her job, has resigned. Bello submitted...
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DVD Shoplifter in Police Custody
A man wanted for a string of DVD thefts from CVS stores across Rhode Island is in custody after a recent arrest by East Providence Police for a similar crime. Cranston Police released images taken from...
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Ironman 'Was a Mission' For Johnston Soldier
There are a few things you learn about Terry Rajsombath within a few minutes of meeting him: He's a dedicated soldier; he sets ambitious goals for himself; and he doesn't let anything stop him....
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Obituary: Barbara A. (Sweeney) Bellotti, 74
Barbara A. (Sweeney) Bellotti, 74, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Roland Bellotti, Sr. Barbara was...
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