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Pension Task Force to Focus on Cranston
Representatives of several policy organizations today announced the formation of a collaborative effort to provide research and analysis that may be useful to local officials as they work to design pension reform options for Rhode Island's underfunded municipal retirement systems.
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You Pick: Best Place to Take Your Valentine in Cranston
Valentine's Day is Tuesday, and for many of us who are coupled up, it means we'll be enjoying a romantic dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.
Reader Roundup: Broaden Your Horizons
Narragansett : "For those who are uncertain and undecided about it, please go for it ... It changed completely my view of life and it strongly broaden my horizons." - Jan M , commenting on Take Your Talents Abroad Coventry :"Marijuana has proven medicinal purposes and needs to be taken seriously.
Cops 2, Hit-And-Run Suspects 0
Johnston Police this week reported the arrests of two hit-and-run suspects involved in separate incidents.
Reader Roudnup: Buy Reusable Bags
South Kingstown : "Recycling paper is not as sustainable as cutting down less trees.
House Judiciary Committee stalls on 'good time law' reform
In an overflowing hearing room at the State House Wednesday night, where opponents of the bill feared its unconstitutionality and victims of heinous criminals pleaded for the bill's passage, the nine present representatives on the committee decided to hold their vote for further study until April 2 when the Criminal Justice Oversight Commission has ... (more)
Snow Forecast For Saturday; Road Crews Gear Up
Local road crews are getting ready for an expected three - to five-inch snowfall that the i»¿ National Weather Service announced will begin overnighti»¿ and continue into Saturday.
Oversize Load will Roll Through Cranston Tonight
An oversized load consisting of wind turbine parts will likely cause slowdowns in Cranston tonight.
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House Hunt: Open Houses For Feb. 12
To see more information on the properties listed below, visit the Rhode Island Living website and enter the MLS number in the search box.
Police: Sex offender grabbed woman in Providence
A convicted sex offender is accused of grabbing a woman on the street Wednesday evening and exposing himself to her.
Five Things: Feb. 9, Babies, Chile, Sun, Satchel, Love
Chile : Photographs by Nicole Najecki, a graduate of Coventry High School who spent 2011 teaching in Osorno, Chile , will be on display through the month at Art & Soul gifts on Broad Street.
Cranston East Sophomore's Art Featured in Gallery Show
The Artists' Exchange is featuring works by a local artist who was born and raised in Cranston and has always been fascinated by art, fueled in part by her father's gift for drawing.
Judge OKs wooden cover for Cranston prayer banner / Photo
The prayer banner in the Cranston High School West auditorium has been covered with wood.
Weeden Manor back up for sale as owner weighs options
Ernie Ricci, the developer who purchased the historic home at auction on Nov. 12 of last year, said this week that he has put up a for sale sign as he considers the options available to him for bringing back the historical Quality Hill property.
7th grader shows he has mettle for college chemistry
Edward Joseph Mercure is an amazing kid. Known to most by his nickname "EJ," this Cranston student is far from ordinary.
Mayoral academy plan moves forward with Regents approval
HOLDING THEIR BREATH: Teachers, parents and other education stakeholders anxiously await as the Board of Regents cast their votes on whether or not to approve the Achievement First mayoral academy proposal.
Dan Lawlor: Time to End Homelessness in Providence
According to the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, "Approximately 18% of the homeless population in Rhode Island is considered chronically homeless - that is, they have been homeless multiple times over a period of years or for years at a time." Yet here's another fact.