In this week's editorial, we discuss the homecoming of Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, the first Miss Rhode Island to win the national title. The state pulled out all the stops to celebrate the "beauty queen," but we think that's a good thing. Why? Read more to find out… more

It’s been less than a week since the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, labeling it “constitutional” and setting in motion a frenzy of polarized assertions. The drama that surrounded the Court’s ruling was resounding. Locally, health care providers, the Tea Party … more

In the next week, if you hear a knock at your door around dinnertime, don’t be alarmed; it’s probably a candidate for office. So it begins. The Declaration of Candidacy period began on … more

H.P. Lovecraft wrote, “The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” Lovecraft was right. If knowledge is power, then … more

Johnston was mobbed not once, but twice this week, and thankfully, not by the types of mobs carrying pitchforks and torches. Cash mobs, as they are called, are part of an ongoing movement to promote … more

You walk out to the curb, arms filled with empty milk jugs, cereal boxes and, of course, a copy of last week’s Cranston Herald. You hesitate, surveying the contents of the green recycling bin and … more

College educations are the "norm" in today's society, even if the student and their family cannot afford the cost of tuition. But why are we telling our young people that they need to get into debt in order to be successful? We tackle that topic in this week's editorial. more

In 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic established Declaration Day as a time to honor the armed forces. On that day, Americans would decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers. The name of the … more

Do you want to reach centenarian status? Stay engaged in your community and start planning for the future - now! more

Adversity, in every form, causes a ripple effect. Just ask Alice Bastien. In the past four years, 81-year-old Bastien has seen three of her children diagnosed with cancer. As they deal with their … more