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INFESTED: Dozens of male winter moths gather on the outside of a home near a light. The invasive insect’s population has exploded in recent years throughout the state, and now is the peak time of the year as adults emerge from the ground to reproduce.
Are we in for a blizzard of winter moths?
By TIM FORSBERG While Monday brought the first snowflakes of the season, flurries of winter moths are again making their presence felt across the region. Originally from Europe, the invasive species known by its scientific name - Operophtera brumata - more
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Marking history
Marking history Mayor Allan W. Fung and Ward 5 Councilman Christopher Paplauskas were on hand at the Sprague Mansion for the unveiling of the first marker on the Cranston Discovery Network last Wednesday. The walking tour would begin at Sprague and more
ZONING IN: Cam Harris focuses on his target as he strides towards the plate.
Gershkoff hangs on late to defeat R&R Construction
Gershkoff Auto Body/Auburn Post 20 powered past R&R Construction, 5-3, at Cranston Stadium on Monday night. Gershkoff was led by Max Pierce, who had a hit and two RBIs. more
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RARE OPPORTUNITY: Gershkoff got to play at Army's Doubleday Field over the weekend.
West Point Classic draws rave reviews
Mission accomplished! That may be the best way to describe last weekend's first-ever West Point American Legion Baseball Classic played at the United States Military Academy in New York. We couldn't be happier with the results!"" more
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Jerod Mayo’s dog remains missing, suspect arrested
What began as a search for former Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo’s bulldog “Knox” in Wrentham, Mass. ended up leading to a domestic assault arrest made here in Cranston – and the RISPCA … more
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Police Log
On Dec. 5 at 12:09 p.m. Officer Travers arrested David Fortier (36) of 126 Garden St., 2nd Fl., Cranston, for obstructing officer in execution of duty, driving without a license, and a warrant of arrest on affidavit. Arrest is the result of a motor more
Cranston school budget at a ‘crisis level’
“Crisis level.” Those were the words spoken on Monday night at the May Cranston Education Advisory Board meeting, held at Cranston High School West. “I’d say that the school budget is … more
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EXPLAINING HOW IT WORKS: Plunkett gestures to the roof, where his 30 solar panels are located, as he explains how the system is wired down the side of his house and into the basement.
'Godfather of Solar East' at home in Cranston
By JACOB MARROCCO Seeing Gene Plunkett speak at a Solarize Cranston event in late June was no surprise. An electrician for 35 years, Plunkett speaks with zeal about his trade and he's been a proponent of solar power for decades. In fact, it was a solar more
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McAuley to retain 'dream job' in Ward 2
By THOMAS GREENBERG When candidates declared for office this past month, it looked like incumbent Ward 2 Democratic Councilman Paul McAuley would have to win a primary if he wanted to get reelected for a second term. Roughly a month later, it looks like more
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IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW: More than 40 students returned to Cranston High School East on the morning before Thanksgiving to pass along valuable advice and information about their first semester at college. They talked about college selection, roommates, college food, scheduling and finances.
Life after East
By JEN COWART In the early morning hours of the day before Thanksgiving, rather than sleeping in their beds at home, students from Cranston East's 2016 graduating class returned to the Media Center to pass along some sage advice to the seniors who will more
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QUICK SNIP: With customers waiting, Cranston Mayor Allan Fung didn’t linger to cut the ribbon and open the store.
Dave's branches out to Pontiac for 10th store
By JOHN HOWELL What Dave Cesario started as a fruit stand 48 years ago at Wilde's Corner in Warwick added its 10th store as a wholly locally owned supermarket last Friday with the opening of Dave's Marketplace on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston. That is more
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Police Log
MURDER Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, last Wednesday announced the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile male for the murder of a local man found deceased in Massachusetts. According to a press release, on July 18, 2017, more
AT THE DOOR: Greeting guests to the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston were Joanne Marzilli and Maria Manzi, both from Cranston.
More than $3K raised at Medeiros Memorial fundraiser
A fundraiser was held on Sept. 5 by the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston. The event raised approximately $3,000 for both the CCAP (Comprehensive Community Action … more
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Tradition revived at Bain
By JEN COWART Those who have been at Hugh B. Bain Middle School over the years have fond memories of the annual Holiday Shops that have taken place inside the school. The Holiday Shop gives students an opportunity to browse for a gift for a special more
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Park View students spread some love for Hasbro's Tomorrow Fund
By PAM SCHIFF The Park View community prides itself on its reputation of generosity and giving to those in need. Starting at the beginning of December this past school year, the school came together and did a supply drive for the Hasbro Tomorrow Fund for more
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Powering up
By JOHN HOWELL The truck is parked outside J. Palmieri's Pizzeria & Pub on Plainfield Pike. The engine is running but no one is inside. Not for long. Mark DePasquale is on the move. He's grabbed some lunch to go and now he's got 45 minutes before a more
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East cadets receive prestigious JROTC awards
By PAM SCHIFF With the end of the school year so close, it is time for awards and recognitions. And despite not yet being able to hold traditional in-person ceremonies, schools are finding ways for students to be honored. On Friday, May 14, Lt. Col. John more
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Fire Department Halloween Party
The annual Cranston Fire Department Halloween Party was held at Headquarters Station 2 on Halloween night. There was a steady stream of trick-or-treaters as hundreds of children and their families … more
9 city non-profits receive $1.3M in Champlin grants
Nine Warwick non-profits and three Cranston organizations have received grants totaling more than $1.4 million in the last week from the Champlin Foundations. The grants fund a variety of projects from equipment for the cardiac more
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PULL UP A CHAIR: Governor Raimondo was eager to sit down with the students in Maria Santonastaso's classroom on Tuesday morning and chat with them about their challenge project, which asked them to create something that would make Rhode Island a better place for children.
Gov. Raimondo visits Glen Hills to see challenge projects
By JEN COWART On Tuesday morning, Gov. Gina Raimondo arrived at Glen Hills Elementary School to visit the two kindergarten classrooms there. In addition to the governor, several representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Education and from more
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A HARSH DOSE OF REALITY: David Sturtz from Cooperative Strategies looks on while Casey Morris from Jacobs, an architecture and engineering firm, reviews the Cranston Public Schools assessment.
Nearly $190M in deficiencies found in Cranston schools
By PAM SCHIFF Cooperative Strategies and JACOBS Engineering/Architectural firm addressed the Cranston City Council at a special meeting held on this past Monday to discuss deficiencies throughout all the schools in the district, noting that it would take more
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TEAMWORK: Pictured is the Founder and CEO of the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation Anna Casador along with Owner of Spain Restaurant Terri Rodriguez.
In memory of Eric Medeiros
By MERI R. KENNEDY A fundraiser was held on Sept. 5 by the Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation at Spain Restaurant in Cranston. The event raised approximately $3,000 for both the CCAP (Comprehensive Community Action Program) and the Brain Injury more
It's cool to walk to school
By MERI KENNEDY On International Walk to School Day on Oct. 4, Oak Lawn Elementary School, along with the Parent Teacher Group (PTG), hosted a walk with Cranston Police student resource officers Matt Davis and Derek Dimeo, who took part in the annual more
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Big first half helps East defeat West
The Cranston East Thunderbolts beat the Cranston West Falcons, 68-53, on Friday night at West. 'Bolts' junior standout Aireus Raspberry poured in 18 points and Paul Maguire added nine. For the Falcons, Jared Olson, the more
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Fung comes up short; Mattiello holds seat
By ETHAN HARTLEY Although their campaigns were never short on confidence, the nervous energy was apparent at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Tuesday evening as a mid-sized crowd of supporters for Rhode Island Republican candidates awaited polling results more
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