By JEN COWART On March 25, 2007 the family of Ronald A. Gill Jr. could not have imagined how their life would change in an instant, nor could they have imagined the role they would have in changing the lives of so many young adults heading off to college
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By Jen Cowart
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4/25/18
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As Father Brian Shanley reflects on his 15-year tenure as president of Providence College, he remembers what his parents told him when he was applying to colleges himself.As a senior at Toll Gate …
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By LAURA WEICK
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6/25/20
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To the Editor: The latest ordinance proposal from Mayor Allan Fung's office to deal with the issue of panhandling is not different enough from the previous, existing ordinance that was found by a court to be unconstitutional to avoid another costly court
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10/22/16
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`Tis the season for mass consumption, and with it comes massive quantities of waste. The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) is prepared for the influx of holiday rubbish at the Central Landfill in Johnston, and they're
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By Tim Forsberg
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12/30/16
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By THOMAS GREENBERG Citywide councilman Ken Hopkins believes that not enough parents know about electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes or Juuls. Starting with a change to the city ordinance regarding smoking in public places, he wants to raise
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By Thomas Greenberg
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4/25/18
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Optis converge at Edgewood Yacht Club They look no bigger than a bathtub and about as seaworthy as a teacup. They are called Optimists, or Optis for short. Optis are great for training young sailors and as they learn how to sail Optis it's not long
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8/4/21
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The Cranston Senior Enrichment Center welcomed all competitors, their families, and friends to the 2016 Senior Games held at Cranston High School West over the weekend. Those ages 55 and older were able to join in for friendly
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10/2/16
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Remember the name This past Sept. 21, Mayor Allan Fung held an Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Schastea, formally known as The Elephant Room, in Pawtuxet Village, that has changed its name to Schastea. Schastea is a local tearoom and creperie.
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9/28/17
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Trinity Rep continues its long tradition of masterfully interpreting Shakespeare with its intense production of the Bard’s tragedy of ”Othello.”
Set in the round in the sprawling upstairs …
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By Don Fowler
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2/25/18
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By THOMAS GREENBERG The latest, and possibly last, push to get a Cumberland Farms gas station/convenience store at the corner of Park and Warwick Avenue has been shut down after the sponsors of a re-zoning ordinance withdrew their support last week. The
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By Thomas Greenberg
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4/25/18
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Golden anniversary Ireland's 32" Society celebrated their 50th anniversary Sunday at the RI Shrinerrs Imperial Room in Pawtuxet with 146 in attendance. The club that meets monthly from September to June at Patrick's Pub in Providence hosts annual St."
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5/6/17
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Bain Middle School has announced their honor roll for the second quarter. Grade 8 High Honors Abdul Rahman Al-Tarazi, Brandon Cordon, Nayelis Cruz, Muhammad Faisal, Soliya Lach, Minh Hung Le, Daniela Morales, Susanna Ovespian, Steven Rodriguez, Sara
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2/25/18
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On Oct. 29, children and adults were invited to bring a bag to Pawtuxet Park to collect candy compliments of Pawtuxet Village merchants. All were welcome to wear a costume. There was a parade of costumes to begin the parade,
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11/4/16
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The game itself was forgettable. There weren't long stretches of championship-caliber volleyball. The passing was an on-again, off-again affair. There were big hits, but plenty of big misses and more unforced errors than
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By Eric Rueb
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5/6/17
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By JEN COWART When Adoption RI called Reel to Real's Anthony Marrapese, they were asking if he'd be willing to host NBC 10's Patrice Wood and a young boy in need of a forever family as a segment of the station's Tuesday's Child" was filmed. Charlie was"
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By Jen Cowart
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7/16/17
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Cranston residents interested in solar can expect to save 20-25 percent as part of the Solarize Cranston program. As of last Friday, Solarize Cranston has reached Tier 3 and as a result, residents can expect great savings and discounted pricing for any
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9/11/17
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The Women's Living Room meets once a month in Cranston, for two hours of fellowship, supportive conversation, multimedia engagement, and giving. Women are encouraged to give between $5 and $25 per
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11/4/16
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Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the Department’s Patrol and Detective divisions are actively investigating a bank robbery which occurred at …
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11/15/16
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Cranston native and USA New England super lightweight champion “Nice” Nick Delomba (11-1, 2 KOs) will fight against USA Connecticut State super welterweight champion Jimmy “Quiet Storm” Williams (12-0-1, 5KOs)
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By Ryan D. Murray
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4/5/17
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By PAM SCHIFF Dressed in their high tea finest attire, seven girls brought their American Girl and other dolls to the William Hall library on Saturday for the annual tea party. The party itself has been going on for the past four to five years, and for
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By Pam Schiff
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4/20/17
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By JEN COWART Friday, October 13 was a lucky afternoon for the students at Cranston High School West, Western Hills Middle School and Hope Highlands Middle School, as it was the annual Cranston West Homecoming Pep Rally. Student council representing both
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By Jen Cowart
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10/19/17
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By MERI R. KENNEDY On Tuesday, July 31, the New Hope Art Gallery celebrated their 8th Anniversary, which was also their summer show opening. While the gallery was located at the Rhode Island Training School for five years, they are now located at the
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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8/8/18
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Dr. Luke Messac thought it was going to be like every other Tweet he sent.Messac, of Warwick, had just a few hundred followers as recently as July 16, and he took the opportunity to send out a …
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By JACOB MARROCCO
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7/30/20
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Led by junior quarterback Justin Neary, Cranston East rolled to its second straight lopsided victory, cruising past Rogers in Newport on Friday night, 37-0. It was all East out of the gate. Early in the first quarter, the
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By Matt Metcalf
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11/4/16
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By MICHAIAH & ABIGAIL KOJOIAN Like family members or good friends, beagles are known for their ability to detect their owner's emotions and react accordingly. In Dolly's case, she is the one in need of care-giving. She was found astray and brought to the
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By Michaiah & Abigail Kojoian
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4/20/17
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