Johnston Sun Rise
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Traffic was a bit heavier than normal at 609 Killingly St. Saturday morning, where a half-dozen or so vendors were setting up canopy tents at which they would display a variety of women’s wares and …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/21/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments.
ARMED ROBBERY
On September 12 around 7 a.m., Officer Mario Mennella along …
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9/21/17
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The Johnston Panthers 8U football team stretched its winning streak to three games Sunday with a 24-6 victory against a tough North Smithfield (2-1) team.
The win upped Johnston’s record to …
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9/21/17
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Although kids like Bernard Parsons and Nicolas Baccala are putting up some big offensive rushing numbers, the Johnston Youth Football 12U Panthers pride themselves on playing dynamic defense.
Head …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/20/17
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The Cranston Greek Festival's popularity surfaced again - for the 32nd straight summer - on the jam-packed Church of the Annunciation grounds at 175 Oaklawn Ave. There were lines everywhere - outside the food tent where volunteer
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/20/17
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The Rhode Island Federation of Republican Women held a day of service and remembrance Sunday at GOP state headquarters at Airport Plaza. During an open house, the federation welcomed people to view …
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9/19/17
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The Johnston 13U Panthers faced the Providence 49ers this week and came out on top with an impressive 34-14 victory. The Panthers’ offense was led by quarterbacks Dimetri Iafrate and Joey …
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9/18/17
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Bolstered by a stingy second-half defense, Johnston High’s football Panthers opened the season by beating back Woonsocket High’s Villa Novans, 40-19, Saturday at sun-covered Barry Field.
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/15/17
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Patriots, PawSox, pasta and people. Those were just some of the ingredients that made up 89th Annual Our Lady of Grace Feast and Festival last weekend in Johnston. There was also a variety of excellent eats - from tripe and soffrito to
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/15/17
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Appleland Orchard is putting the apples back into the Apple Festival.
And not only just fresh, Rhode Island grown apples. They’ll have gourmet chocolate apples, caramel apples, candied apples, …
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By Tim Forsberg
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9/15/17
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Festival City? That could well be a tag line for Cranston, simply because the City plays hosts to three of the state's largest and most diversified summer food fests every year. It all started back late July when Cranston welcomed
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/15/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments.
SUSPENDED LICENSE
On Sept. 5 around 9:11 p.m., Officer Richard Varan …
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9/14/17
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We are without question a nation of immigrants. Whether you descend from the settlers in New Amsterdam in the 1600s (now called New York), or whether you are descended from the Mayflower voyagers, or from the teeming hoards from various European
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By Christopher Curran
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9/14/17
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Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, Sept. 11 and a special meeting held on Sept. 12. SPECIAL MEETING An hour-long special council meeting held on Tuesday evening was at times
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9/14/17
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Thanks to the work of Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Harrison, the grounds of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) located on Hartford Avenue have never looked more beautiful.
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By Tim Forsberg
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9/14/17
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It was fitting, several people suggested last Thursday night at Wright’s Farm in Harrisville, that the Johnston Little League held its annual awards banquet inside Rhode Island’s all-time famous …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/14/17
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Johnston State Rep. Stephen Ucci sat at a small table inside the packed Young Pannese Society Club last Wednesday evening with a satisfied smile on his face.
The Johnston native exchanged …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/14/17
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Hundreds of people gathered at the State House to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away from drug related-overdoses as part of the Overdose Awareness Day and Remembrance Vigil" this past Thursday. The vigil was"
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By Zack DeLuca
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9/13/17
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After a rough first day at the Dragon invitational at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland, the Lady Knights were back in action looking to improve on their day one performance. The Lady …
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9/11/17
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According to Tony Zompa, the executive director of Johnston’s award winning and nationally accredited Senior Center, September is National Senior Center Month. The event provides cities and towns …
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9/9/17
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will hold an informational meeting to review Rhode Island’s new monitoring and contingency response plan for harmful algae blooms …
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By Captain Dave Monti
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9/9/17
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The 2017 Johnston High School football season officially got underway last Friday night in one of three games played at the Boyle Athletic Complex in Smithfield. The Division II Panthers faced off …
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By Joe Russo
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9/8/17
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Dozens of classic cars and antique trucks recently took part in the Brookdale Pocasett Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 26, in a showing that was a step back in time. Dozens of car enthusiasts turned out with their pride and joys with a showcase of cars
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9/8/17
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Wherever and whenever there’s a need, chances are likely you’ll find Lori Boffi’s heart and help.
“I need to help; I need to do something to make a difference,” said the long serving …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/8/17
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It's an annual tradition that's been happening for close to a half-century in Johnston. It's also a Rite of September, mostly reserved for Labor Day Weekend, and a relationship its members have had with the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/8/17
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