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A mother’s goal
‘No more cases like Gianna’
The state Department of Health, thanks in large part to the continued advocacy from a Warwick family, is going forward with the development of a series of protocols that would standardize how to be …
Johnston awarded state overdose response grant by Tri-County
The Tri-County Regional Prevention Coalition officially recognized and awarded recipients of its state overdose response grants during a ceremony at the Johnston Senior Center on Tuesday …
Flare for success
Lacrosse program focuses on ‘whole girl’
“All girls, for girls” is the concept that Kerri Kelleher puts forward when it comes to the new Flare Lacrosse program. Kelleher – who has been coaching Cranston youth lacrosse for a number …
One for the books
Laura Circle residents start new ‘Little Free Library’
Little Free Libraries are increasingly popping up all over the world, as the community-building spirit of “leave a book, take a book” gains momentum. Although the story behind the start of …
Where’s all the money?
Home not repaired after fire, yet contractors paid for work
Ever since she home schooled her daughter, Brenda Boronski has been in the routine of getting up early to prepare for the day. That is a good thing. Around 4 a.m. on Aug. 6 last year, she was …
Making the grade: S&P boosts Johnston’s rating to AA
