Cranston Herald

07/31/2025

“I would take little notes,” she said during a phone interview Monday. “I never thought I would use them.” St. Mary's Feast Society

“Scrivi e recorda – write and remember.” Caterina Cardi Capotosto would often share this sentiment with her children during their afternoon story time before the bustle of …

07/30/2025

“I met the most wonderful people,” he said. And his fellow guests in attendance, along with Captain Kerry Titheradge, couldn’t agree more. BravoBelow Deck

Rhode Island is in its Bravo era. Filming for the “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” is in full swing at different locations and has captured breathless attention from various Ocean …

07/30/2025

Meet JJ, the boy with a zet for life! JJ ended up in the shelter when his Dad got deployed and had no other choice but to surrender him! JJ is a smart handsome boy who just wants to have fun, run, play, splash in the kiddie pool and then be by your side! He is just over a year old so still some puppy energy but he also will roll over for those belly rubs! If you have been looking for a loving, loyal companion and a boy who really deserves a chance at a forever home, please contact Animal Rescue Rhode Island at 401-783-7606. Please help JJ find a home by sharing too!

07/29/2025

The students learn math through practical examples of play production, including making budgets, building sets and measuring for costumes. Cranston YMCA

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In the sweltering heat of a July day, you might not expect to find classrooms bustling with activity and the voices of kids at work. But that’s what you’ll find at Hugh B. Bain …

07/28/2025

Parks and Recreation Director said there has been a huge increase of residential trash in the barrels at parks, sports courts and fields and walking tracks.

With the start of the new fiscal year, the Cranston Parks and Recreation Department is buying a new $190,000 dump truck in large part to handle a long-term rise in household trash found in large …

07/23/2025

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07/23/2025

Are you ready to enjoy life with a new best friend? Well Blondie is hoping that she'll be the one you choose. She just turned a year old, so she's got some puppy energy, but she also likes to relax after playtime. Blondie is beautiful inside and out, she has a "blonde" color coat and silly ears which are all accented by her great big smile! If you have been looking for a playful, smart and loyal pup then Blondie is your girl. Her dream is to have a fenced in yard where she can run and play and a snuggly bed too! She is a medium size mixed breed, we like to say she's mixed to perfection. Please contact Heart of RI Animal Rescue League for more information at 401-467-3670 or go in and spend some time with Blondie. They are located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open to the public on Wednesday from 3:00-7:00 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00. Blondie can't wait to share her love with you!

07/23/2025

“We’re trying to work with the city and the neighbors to provide as much information as we can that’s applicable at this stage,” Azar said.

The city Plan Commission held a site visit in the Fiskeville neighborhood last Thursday following neighborhood opposition to a proposed 44-lot subdivision on Vaughn Lane. The site visit …

07/18/2025

All are welcome to the 120th Annual St. Mary's Feast Society festival this weekend.

TONIGHT: outdoor Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s, after which there will be a candlelight procession through Knightsville

SATURDAY: A road race will be held 8 a.m. in Knightsville

SUNDAY: 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s. After the service, the statue of the Madonna will again be carried from the church. Fireworks will be at 10 p.m.

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The Knightsville section of the city comes alive in many ways this week as the village celebrates the 120 th annual St. Mary’s Feast. In keeping with tradition, both spiritual and secular …

07/17/2025

Col. Winquist said the combination of incidents last Wednesday may cost the department several thousand dollars in overtime and other staffing costs... Cranston, RI Police Department

During an otherwise unremarkable morning last week, Cranston police found themselves stretched unusually thin by an armed robbery suspect refusing to leave his basement in Edgewood and – across …

07/16/2025

Congratulations CLCF Gals Softball!
“We set a goal from day one to repeat as state champs. This year felt different, though. This time, we had a target on our backs..."

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The CLCF/CWLL Gals 12-U softball team rolled past Cumberland 17-7 in four innings on Monday night to clinch its second straight state championship. The Gals broke things open with e seven-run …