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PLAY BALL: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo was the guest of honor for Saturday’s 55th annual Johnston Little League Opening Day ceremony. Above, she’s surrounded by the defending champion Athletics. They are now sponsored by County View Landscaping.
Little League Opening Day a walk-off success
Never before in the storied history of the 55-year-old Johnston Little League has Opening Day been as special as it was Saturday morning at Kennedy Field. After all, how often does the Governor of … more
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LOCAL ACCESS ONLY: Sections of Greenville Avenue remain closed except to local traffic.
Greenville Ave. sewer project moves to Salina Ave.
Beginning this week, the Narragansett Bay Commission's sewer construction project on Greenville Avenue will extend work to the area adjacent to Salina Avenue, weather permitting. To date, 2,609.5 linear feet of 16-inch water pipe has been laid, while more
CONTRACT AGREEMENT REACHED: Last Wednesday, the Johnston Town Council unanimously approved a five year contract with the union representing members at the Johnston Police Department. Picture from left, back row are Councilmen Robert Civetti, Robert Russo, Richard DelFino, David Santilli and Anthony Verardo. Front row from left are President of the IBPO Local 307 Michael Andreozzi, Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini, Mayor Joseph Polisena, and Chief of Staff Doug Jeffrey.
Johnston, police union reach five year agreement
After months of negotiations, the town of Johnston and the International Brotherhood of Police Officer Local 307 (IBPO), which represents the Johnston Police Department, have approved a 5-year collective bargaining agreement. At a more
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Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments. ROAD RAGE Officer Matthew Winsor responded to 2119 Hartford Avenue on October 7 in reference to a road rage incident that became more
TIGHT SQUEEZE: A school bus makes its way through the major construction site underneath the Route 295 bridges on Greenville Avenue. According to the Johnston Police Department, there have been no major issues with buses or emergency vehicles gaining access to the area.
Despite hassles, 'Big Dig' on schedule
While some residents have been challenged with inconvenient route detours and longer travel times, work on the Narragansett Bay Commission's (NBC) sewer and water line extension project on Greenville Avenue continues on schedule. There" more
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Laura Wilson
Top Ten of Class of 2017 recognized
As part of our annual coverage of Johnston High School's upcoming graduation, the Sun Rise presents the following top 10 graduating seniors of the class of 2017. 1. Laura Wilson Johnston High School's class of 2017 valedictorian is more
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BLOWN AWAY: A state-run roadside litter campaign will target debris blown from waste disposal trucks.
Program to target town’s roadside litter
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) joined with the Rhode Island State Police and the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) on a new initiative aimed at … more
GETTING READY: The foyer of Johnston High School was filled with office equipment as the school prepares to open in a few weeks.
School's Almost In: Johnston's schools prepare for the new academic year
It may be the middle of summer, but following a successful school year the Johnston School Department is in full swing preparing for school to open on Aug. 30. Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr. recently provided an analysis of the more
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Firefighter's pig roast brings home the bacon
The Johnston Association of Firefighters Local 1950 put more than its best foot forward Saturday afternoon at Bishop Hill Tavern off Route 6. In fact, Local 1950 now have another extraordinary … more
MOLLY'S GAME
MOLLY'S GAME * * * * (Based on actual poker game entrepreneur) Jessica Chastain gives a strong performance as Molly Bloom, the former competitive skier who becomes the leading organizer of high stakes poker games. Molly is indicted for collusion with the more
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SINGING CELEBRATION: Led by Choral Director Matthew Gingras, the select choir performed several musical selections in celebration of the event.
Johnston High seniors celebrated during honors night
Students from Johnston High School's outgoing class of 2017 were recently honored during the school's Senior Honor Awards Night. Tonight we honor the men and women seated before you who have aspired to become the brightest and most" more
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Alumni breakfast serves up Homecoming fun
By PETE FONTAINE When it comes to public service, few fraternal groups do it bigger or better than the Johnston Lions Club. In keeping with tradition, the JLC helped make Johnston High … more
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Madison Plouffe picked up the win after a complete-game effort
Johnston rolls past Davies to advance in D-II playoffs
The Johnston Lady Panthers trounced the Davies Patriots, 9-2, in the preliminary round of the D-II playoffs on Tuesday afternoon in Johnston. The Panthers sent their ace Madison Plouffe to the … more
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CAN YOU DIG IT? The Hartford Avenue sewer and water extension project is slated to begin shortly. Construction will take place in the lane occupied by the Jeep above.
Johnston's second 'Big Dig' set to begin
For the second time in less than a year, construction work will soon begin on a major sewer and water line extension project in Johnston. At a meeting held at the Johnston Municipal Court Tuesday morning, about 30 property owners, more
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Johnston 12u squad remains unbeaten
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 … more
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BLADE RUNNER 2049
BLADE RUNNER 2049 * * * (Good but long and confusing sequel) Yes, Blade Runner was one of the best sci-fi movies ever made. It was groundbreaking, innovative and exciting. It took 35 years to make the sequel, which means that a large percentage of more
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CLASSIC CREATIONS: Card$mart Proprietor Lori Boffi is all smiles as she’s joind by her long-time friend Kimberly Ferrazzano at last week’s Thanksgiving Bake Sale.
Cardsmart bake sale a success
Lori Boffi's Thanksgiving bake sale was such a success, the Card$mart proprietor had to extend it for another day. Known for her creative baking skills that raise big bucks for cancer research and Relay for Life, Boffi held the pre-turkey day event last more
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TEAMING UP TO FIGHT CANCER: GloriDays, a 44-mile walk over three days, will be held June 2 to 4. This is a scene from last year’s walk.
GloriDays: Walking 44 miles in fight against breast cancer
GloriDays 2017 is Gloria Gemma's weekend journey where participants walk 44 miles over three days or 24 miles over two days. The third GloriDays takes place June 2 to 4. For the first time, the 2017 walk will be based at Goddard more
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SUPER SUPPORTERS: Johnston native and JHS and Bryant University alum Matt DiIorio is backed by “Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament” co-chairs Derrick Gelsomino (left) and Ryan Sukaskas (center) and Michael Crawley, who chairs the local Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation.
Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament set for Aug. 26
It’s seldom, if ever, that an upstart benefit golf tournament creates as much pre-tee off chatter as a scheduled charity event has already created at a number of public and private layouts in Rhode … more
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE: SADD President Sarah Monahan and advisor Greg Russo spoke to the Sun Rise about how the club is looking to fight the “surge in vaping” among high schoolers.
JHS helps to combat vaping companies through Quit Lying Day
The American Heart Association is working to tackle a “surge in vaping” among students, and Johnston High School is just one of the institutions looking to help. Students Against … more
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QUACK OF THE TOWN: These are just a few of the 24 ducks that Billy DeAngelus III has raised in the pond behind Twin Oaks.
Twin Oaks ducks rule the roost
It’s just the morning routine for Billy DeAngelus III. The Twin Oaks owner heads downstairs to a backdoor with his 4-year-old German Shepherd, Teddy, and scoops up a large container of feed. He … more
2nd Story’s ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ is difficult adaptation
Truman Capote’s novella, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” was brought to the screen in 1961, starring Audrey Hepburn in her most famous role as Holly Golightly. Richard Greenberg adapted it for … more
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HER VOTE IS IN: Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the AVR bill Tuesday with support from U.S. Rep. David Cicilline and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. U.S. Rep. David Cicilline sponsored a similar bill to the House and congratulated the state for the success.
Automatic voter registration now state law
BY JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD -- Rhode Island is making national news by becoming the ninth state to pass an Automatic Voter Registration bill, which automatically registers eligible citizens to vote when interacting with the Department of Motor Vehicles. more
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Moretti scores 31 to lead Panthers past Warriors
The Johnston Lady Panthers beat the Wheeler Warriors, 69-49, in the season opener at Johnston High School on Tuesday evening. The Panthers went undefeated last year while winning the Division II … more
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Balanced scoring effort helps Johnston overpower Tolman
The Johnston girls’ basketball team improved to 5-0 last Wednesday evening with an overwhelming, 54-21 victory against Tolman. The Panthers overpowered the visiting Tigers out of the gate, … more
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