Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of Individuals 55 years and older. CareLink…An Introduction Wednesday, July 24th – 10:00 a.m. Facilitator: Kelsey Akinsinde, CareLink CareLink is a comprehensive and collaborative healthcare network providing a variety of services for older adults in Rhode Island. At this presentation, Kelsey will explain the programs and … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Brett Smiley called a temporary shutdown of a Providence scrap metal yard “progress,” but said he isn’t sure the company can safely reopen. Last Friday, R.I. Superior Court Judge Brian Stern ordered Rhode Island Recycled Metals to stay closed temporarily, siding with the state’s argument that the company is a … Read more
By GRETA SHUSTER Special to the Herald United Way of Rhode Island’s mission to help students maintain their academic level over the summer is a puzzle. The City of Cranston is one of the integral pieces. Since 2012, United Way’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) has been helping students in Rhode Island continue to learn and … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY and ANISHA KUMAR Special to the Herald The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) opened its first electric bus in-line charging station in the Ocean State on Wednesday morning, in an event that saw a star-studded cast of speakers. US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse came to Cranston for the event … Read more
By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Cranston retiree class of 2024 overall had an impressive total of 1,046 years of dedication in and out of the classroom for the district. These employees all worked through COVID, contract negotiations, arctic air days, extreme heat days and stuck it out with their fortitude and devotion … Read more
Name: Olivia Tomaselli Rank in Class: 1 Future Plans (education): Georgetown University Future Plans (career): Economics and Public Policy High school activities and any positions held: Captain of girl’s tennis team, National Honor Society Vice President, Class Council, Science Club, Member of Tri-M Honor Society, Member of Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. Special awards/scholarships received: … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY The field for some of Cranston’s electoral races thinned after the July 12 deadline for nomination papers. After not receiving the party nominations, multiple Democrats did not submit signatures for the City Council races, specifically for the Ward 1, Ward 3 and city-wide seats. To appear on the ballot, candidates needed to … Read more
By DON FOWLER Yachtley Crew, one of the hottest singing groups on this summer’s concert tours, sails into the Providence Performing Arts Center for one performance only on Saturday, July 27 at 8:00 p.m. Guitarist and singer Tommy Gardner, aka Tommy Buoy, an original member of the seven-piece group, grew up in Warwick. “I lived … Read more
Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of Individuals 55 years and older. CareLink…An Introduction Wednesday, July 24th – 10:00 a.m. Facilitator: Kelsey Akinsinde, CareLink CareLink is a comprehensive and collaborative healthcare network providing a variety of services for older adults in Rhode Island. At this presentation, Kelsey will explain the programs and … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY St. Mary’s Feast is celebrating its 119th year this week, beginning on Wednesday with festivities continuing through Sunday. The celebrations include fireworks on Sunday night at 10 p.m. at Atwood Field, a road race on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and a festival at Civita Center Grounds and Knightsville Gazebo. Religious services include … Read more