Cranston News

Sting nets local man

Kent County Daily Times - Wed Nov 19

It appears that another local man has been arrested in connection to the major undercover investigation operated by the Rhode Island and Massachusetts State Police.

Down and out at Thanksgiving

The Providence Phoenix - Wed Nov 19

In a time of widespread layoffs, decimated retirement accounts, and uncertainty about the fallout of the ongoing fiscal crisis, downsized requests for help are a sign of the times.

Kent Hospital gets $100K gift for heart center

WJAR-TV - Wed Nov 19

CRANSTON, R.I. a 'Kent Hospital has received a $100,000 gift toward its $2.8 million capital campaign for a new heart center.

Motorists wary at the pump

Providence Journal - Mon Nov 17

If time travel were possible, this could easily be Rhode Island in the year 2005.

Check Out the Arraignment List from Today's Big Mob Bust

WLNE-TV Providence - Mon Nov 17

Here's a Rundown of the Full Indictment List from Monday's Offensive on Rhode Island Organized Crime: The following people are scheduled for arraignment this afternoon: Nicholas S. Pari, age 71, of 4 Eben ...

The place for families

The Pawtucket Times - Sun Nov 16

A few citizens and businesspeople in Pawtucket initially expressed shock upon hearing the news: that BusinessWeek magazine had declared their fair city as the best, most affordable "community" in which to raise ...

Break forces diner to close for a day

Providence Journal - Sun Nov 16

There had been a surprise birthday party the night before by a group that booked the Liberty Elm Diner for a festive evening, and it had taken until after 1 a.m. to clean up, but when partners Carol DeFeciani ...

Ex-con says having Obama in office will help curb street violence

Providence Journal - Sat Nov 15

Election Day was an emotional day for Sal Monteiro Jr., a former inmate at the Adult Correctional Institutions, in Cranston.

West St. Bridge construction is back underway

The Westerly Sun - Sat Nov 15

Fernando Argueta, of Pasquazzi Bros. Demolition of Cranston, working on the West Street bridge.

RI man guilty of killing boss's wife in burglary

WHJJ-AM Providence - Fri Nov 14

James Richardson was convicted Friday of stabbing to death Margaret Duffy-Stephenson, a teacher's aide.