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Block Announces 2nd Run for Governor
If Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung runs for Governor, he'll have one more person to defeat in the general election. Rhode Island Moderate Party founder and chairman Ken Block of Barrington is making...
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Johnston, Cranston Police Team Up to Catch Admirals Bank Robber
A West Warwick man charged with robbing a Cranston Bank on Monday is out on bail after a high-speed chase through Johnston and Cranston ended with a crash in a wooded area, proving that police teamwork...
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Pace is Slow, But City Promises Animal Shelter Changes
Frustrated at the pace of change at the Cranston Animal Shelter, a petition created by animal advocates demanding changes there has garnered more than 1,100 signatures over the past week. Animal...
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Firefighters Battle Wellington Ave. Fire
Firefighters extinguished a house fire at 506 Wellington Avenue this afternoon. Not much information about the fire is available at this time, but officials at the Cranston Fire Department said the...
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Video: Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival
Thousands came out to Pawtuxet Village to enjoy food, music, carnival rides and the wares of vendors from across the region at the Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival this weekend.
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A Gaspee Affair: A History of the Burning Ship
There are few Rhode Islanders who are unfamiliar with the story of the Gaspee Affair. Doubtless most know how the British ship became stuck in Narragansett Bay by the town of Pawtuxet, and how a group...
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Obituary: Alice Hurl, 86
Alice Hurl, 86, of Cranston, died on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. Born in Milford, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Joseph B. Hurl, Alice M. Killeen Hurl,...
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Obituary: Mary C. (Petrarca) Trombetti, 89
Mary C. (Petrarca) Trombetti, 89, of Cranston passed away peacefully Sunday May 19, 2013. She was the wife of the late Louis J. Trombetti. Born in West Warwick she was the daughter of the late Domenic...
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Gaspee Days Festival Marks Start of Summer
Of the countless things to do during summer in Rhode Island, there's one place that offers summertime fun—and a dose of colonial New England history—by the heaping handful throughout the entire summer....
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Last Week at the General Assembly. . .
Assembly OKs background checks for school volunteers Legislation has been approved in both the House and the Senate that will require any individuals who are current or prospective volunteers of a...
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The Week in RI: High School Assault and a Homecoming
Saturday, May 18 Unique Homes for Sale in Tiverton and Little Compton Take a look at some of the more unique homes for sale in the area. Sunday, May 19 Going To Prom, Just Like Everyone Else Things are...
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OMGPD: Big Night Planned
No Hard Feelings It’s bad enough to get arrested for stealing from your workplace. It’s far worse to be caught stealing an item that has become the butt of many comedians’ jokes. A Rite Aid pharmacist,...
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Students Learn From Veterans At Quonset
The National Guard held Veterans Appreciation Day at Quonset in North Kingstown on Thursday for hundreds of high school and middle school students from around the state. In addition to getting to check...
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Cranston Man Crashes Stolen Car after Chase
A Cranston man is facing charges of eluding a police officer in a high speed chase and other charges after he allegedly crashed a Cadillac on Manton Avenue in Providence. Police said the car driven by...
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What's Open and Closed Today in Cranston?
It's Memorial Day, which means a few things: It's a time to honor those who serve our country and make it a safe place to live, it's the start of summer, and many services are closed or delayed. What...
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Senate OKs RI Minimum Wage Hike to $8
The Senate Wednesday approved legislation that will raise Rhode Island’s minimum wage to $8 per hour, beginning next January 1. The bill, 2013-S 0256Aaa, provides a 25 cents per hour increase over the...
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Memorial Day Recipes: Burgers and More
Patriotic Taco Salad would be great as an appetizer or a main dish. Serve with sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side. The American flag design is perfect, too. TasteOfHome.com Summer Chicken...
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Laffey Drops out of CO Gov. Race
Three days after announcing he was running for Governor of Colorado, Steve Laffey has decided that the job isn't for him and dropped out of the race. Laffey said after discussions with his wife and...
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Rainbow Ushers Better Weather to Cranston
After several days of unseasonably cool, raw weather, the skies began to clear yesterday and the sun revealed itself. As the last few showers drifted away, the spring sunshine scattered light through...
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Park View Pays Respect on Memorial Day
Members of the Park View Middle School community took time on Friday to honor those who have served with honor to protect our freedoms as Americans. The auditorium at the school was filled to hear...
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