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Puppy love! Meet Ocean, she's just a puppy who is in search of a loving family! Her and her four sisters are all waiting at Heart of RI located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open …
Carolyn Roseman
Lawmakers push for universal Pre-K in RI
Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education …
The Johnston Historical Society is holding a special ceremony to dedicate a monument to Picotte on Sunday, April 27.
Paratrooper killed in WWII to be honored by historical society
His was a story that was sadly too familiar during World War II – a native son who never returned home. Emery O. Picotte, a paratrooper with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, was …
The city’s review of redevelopment plans for the Cranston Print Works began in 2021 and is nearly complete. In its heyday, the factory was one of the largest 19th-century textile enterprise still operating in the world. It produced 60 to 70 million yards of printed cloth per year and employed about 700 workers.
New lease on life coming for Cranston Print Works
There may soon be signs of life at the former Cranston Print Works complex on Cranston Street in the Knightsville section of Cranston. Recently, the Cranston City Plan Commission unanimously …
These outstanding students from Thornton Elementary School were recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance, a testament to their dedication, responsibility, and commitment to learning. Each student proudly holds a certificate acknowledging their accomplishment. School administrators praised the honorees for showing up every day, ready to learn and lead by example. Their consistent presence helps build a strong classroom community and sets the tone for academic success. Congratulations to all of Thornton’s perfect attendance recipients – your hard work and perseverance have not gone unnoticed.
Thornton’s perfect attendees
These outstanding students from Thornton Elementary School were recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance, a testament to their dedication, responsibility, and commitment to learning. Each …
K-9 Honza with his handler Officer Eli McGuire-Krueger. ­
Police welcome back K-9 Unit
The Johnston Police Department recently announced the addition of a K-9 Unit to its force.  This marks the first time in more than 12 years that a police canine has been deployed within the …

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Bridging the Divide Through …

William Hall Library Auditorium | Cranston, RI

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Warwick Center for the Arts …

Warwick Center for the Arts | Warwick, Rhode

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COLLAGE & COMPANY, "cut, …

Warwick Center for the Arts | Warwick, Rhode

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THE MILL AT SHADY LEA | North Kingstown, RI

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Adventures in Acrylic

Warwick Center for the Arts | Warwick, Rhode

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RI Genealogical Society 50th …

Crowne Plaza, Ballroom | Warwick, RI

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Major Thomas Dolan is joined by Chief Mark Vieira and Deputy Chief Matthew LeDuc during his retirement celebration at the Johnston Police Department.

Dolan marks 30 years of distinguished service

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