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By ANISHA KUMAR Special to the Herald Cranston High School West student Eduardo Velasco won second prize in the Courageous RI Youth Media Contest. The contest challenged students to answer the question “How can media literacy, active listening, kindness and compassion and community engagement reduce the hate and fear that leads to violence?” Courageous RI … Read more
Submitted by the Candidates Melillo makes pitch for City Wide School Committee Rep Anthony Melillo, a long-time resident of Cranston and current Ward 6 School Committee Member, has announced his candidacy for the City Wide Representative to the Cranston School Committee.Anthony, who lives in the Garden City neighborhood with his wife Elena, aims to … Read more
By RORY SCHULER Former Ward 6 Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly has been indicted on multiple child molestation counts, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. “On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Matthew Reilly with two counts of first-degree child molestation, two counts of second-degree child molestation, … Read more
Dear Friends and Neighbors of Cranston, Today, I am announcing a decision that has weighed heavily on my heart. After much reflection and prayer, I have decided not to seek re-election as your City Wide Councilwoman. This wasn’t an impulsive or easy decision by any means, but it wasn’t something I planned either. Throughout my … Read more
A Warwick woman was arraigned in federal court after allegedly bilking $10 million from her victims through a series of fake lottery and investment schemes. Meagan Shine, 47, is facing four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She allegedly duped the elderly and other vulnerable people into sending … Read more
Jusolyn Flower, Sarah Doiron, and Jake Holter 6 hours ago SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway into a fiery crash that killed a 36-year-old man in Seekonk Tuesday afternoon, according to Massachusetts State Police. Troopers rushed to I-195 West near Exit 1 and found a three-car crash involving a box truck, tractor-trailer and … Read more
SEEKONK — At least one person was reported to have died and several injured in accidents that shut down Interstate 195 Tuesday morning and afternoon. Two vehicles caught fire following a crash about 1:15 p.m. on 1-195 West near Exit 1 and the Rhode Island line. One vehicle was a box truck whose cab ignited … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Whether you’re hoping for better sidewalks or fewer potholes, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking your opinion. The agency launched its Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Statewide Survey on Monday. The survey is part of RIPTA’s SS4A project, which is funded through the Federal Highway Administration’s Safe Streets … Read more
The Roger Williams Park Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Enzi, a nearly one-year-old male giraffe whose name fittingly means “powerful” in Swahili. Enzi has quickly become a beloved member of the zoo, displaying a charming personality as he adapts to his new surroundings. Enzi joins the existing giraffe herd, which includes Cora … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick woman has been charged in a direct-mail sweepstakes scheme that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and multiple states out of a total of $10 million. Megan E. Shine, 47, was indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, according to … Read more