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Jaymie Hazard, owner of the new Pawtuxet Village Market, stands beneath the sign hand crafted by a friend. (Beacon Media photo by Barbara Polichetti)
Where Lindsay’s used to be
Jaymie Hazard thought that a local market with a focus on fresh ingredients would be a nice addition to Pawtuxet Village — so she decided to open one. And what better location than 2180 Broad … more
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Greenwood Halloween parade a spooky good time
The annual Greenwood Halloween parade saw a huge turnout this year, with estimates of the crowd size between 800 and 1,200 people. Many arrived in their best Halloween costumes and enjoyed … more
Red, White & Brew Coffeehouse
Michael Coyne (left) and his mother, Sheila Coyne (third from left), talk about their business, Red, White & Brew Coffeehouse, which recently moved to Warwick. Michael, who has a disability, was … more
Local Sandy Lane deli worker celebrates 40 years at the market
At a time when even grocery giant Stop & Shop is closing stores, a neighborhood market is a steady fixture in Warwick. The Sandy Lane Meat Market is a small outlet a few miles from T.F. Green … more
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Good “gourd,” what a selection
For the 13th consecutive year, pumpkins — hundreds of them — mushroomed outside St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on West Shore Road. more
A TIE FOR YOUR DOG: That’s a bow tie, as displayed on the canine mannequin at the Muddy Paws Accessories both manned by Kathy Torres, at right. She is talking with Adrienne Birmingham, one of the other 55 vendors at the event.
Crafty critters
Forever looking for ways to financially assist the work of the Warwick Animal Shelter, Friends of the Warwick Ani- mal Shelter held its Crafting for Critters fall show on Sat- urday at the Airport … more
The 36th Annual Apple Festival will be held on Sat., Sept. 21, and Sun., Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Johnston Memorial Park.  Artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more. 
Johnston’s 36th Annual Apple Festival starts Saturday
The 36th Annual Apple Festival will be held on Sat., Sept. 21, and Sun., Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Johnston Memorial Park.  Artisans, food vendors, entertainment and more.  For … more
Eggs with a side of service
Members of the Warwick Police and Warwick Fire departments had breakfast with some of the residents at the Halcyon Senior Living Facility in Warwick recently. They posted these photos after the meal. … more
CLOWNING AROUND: Mark Eaton, chairman of the RI Elks Major State Project, smiles for a photo with Disco, one of the Shriners Clowns.
Elks welcome 1,800 special needs citizens, families at annual outing
It would be a difficult task to find a bigger picnic in Rhode Island than the Elks 365 Outing, which takes place on the first Thursday of August every year. This year, the Rhode Island State … more
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Helping to provide cover
Warwick based Project Undercover was the grateful recipient of a $2,000 grant from South Kingstown Elks Lodge # 1899. Last year, Project Undercover distributed more than 500,000 diapers, 27,000 … more
BIRTHDAY BASH: Pawtuxet Rangers pose for a photo.
Free 250th birthday bash
Military and musical history will be celebrated with a very big birthday party, colonial style, this weekend.  More than 35 fife and drum corps from a variety of states -- plus a contingent from … more
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CHECKING THINGS OUT: Beltone Cranston Hearing Care Practitioner Sara Andreozzi, looking at a patient’s ear
Hearing aids helping to increase life expectancy
For many, hearing aids are necessary to communicate. The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California did a study on the effect of hearing loss in relation … more
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OVER THAT HILL, BUT KEPT GOING: Senator Jack Reed (left) shakes hands with Henry Polichetti, the second oldest veteran in the country and oldest veteran in Rhode Island. He turned 109 years young last week. Below, the pair share a laugh. (Cranston Herald photos by Barbara Polichetti)
BORN ON THE THIRD OF JULY
Special to the Herald “Don’t make a fuss — it’s just another day.” That was my dad’s comment just before his birthday last week, but we couldn’t … more
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WHAT THEY WANT TO BE: Lydia Simones (far left), Giulia DiIorio (center left), Emi Bernabe (center), and Bailey Miller (far right) are center stage describing what they want to be when they grow up.
Shining bright! Jerilyn’s Sewing School hosts 18th fashion show
The Jerilyn Sewing School in Cranston held its annual fashion show June 18 at The Gamm Theatre. The show was the 18th for the school and has taken off since its debut. Admission to the show is a … more
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TO THE BIGS: Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Johnston native Nick Raposo called up to MLB by Cardinals
On Saturday, Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Raposo was … more
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REMEMBER WHEN: Those were the days. Henry Polichetti, 108, chats with Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins.
What’s Henry’s longevity secret?
Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins makes it a point to personally visit any city residents who are 100 years old — or older. He always brings a proclamation, the city’s best wishes, and a question: What’s your secret to longevity? more
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