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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for …
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10/13/17
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OPTX Rhode Island, which ranks as one of the nation's leaders in retail fashion sunglasses and eyewear, recorded yet another historic first last Friday evening in Johnston. We're honored to host the world-famous Chanel fashion brand"
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By Pete Fontaine
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11/23/16
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While the state considers legalizing marijuana, and with Gov. Gina Raimondo recently referring to Rhode Island’s growing heroin and opioid problem as a “crisis,” Johnston’s public schools …
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By Tim Forsberg
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4/14/17
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EIGHTH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Kayla Aquilante, Alisha Biswas. Nicholas R. Carlino, Alex A. Cavanaugh, Grace B. Centracchio, Trista L. Clark, Nicholas L. Cronan, Maxwell El Hage, Julianna E. Ferruccio, Michael Foncellino, Laila Harrington, Jennifer
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5/19/17
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To say that the Manton Seniors resumed their monthly meetings in style would be an understatement. For starters, the state's most active and respected independent senior citizens groups - which has been operating for upwards of 40 years
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/13/17
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The worst storms around these parts seem to be the ones that receive little to no attention beforehand. While in no way is this piece intended to make light of the dire situations seen in Puerto Rico, Houston, Florida or any of the dozens of island
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11/1/17
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April is Autism Awareness Month, and students in each of Johnston's schools brought attention to the cause last Friday through their Autism Awareness Day. Students, faculty and staff dressed in blue to celebrate the day, and raised funds
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By Tim Forsberg
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4/14/17
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If they’re willing to take risks and believe in themselves, the stars are the limit for the 166 graduates of Johnston High School’s class of 2017.
“We have this amazing ability to make …
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By Tim Forsberg
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6/15/17
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Warwick ranked as the third safest city in the United States by the independent financial analyst company Wallethub, behind only South Burlington, VT and Nashua, NH, according to their “2017’s …
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By Ethan Hartley
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12/10/17
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Family, friends and residents paid tribute to Emilio Iasimone as he became the newest member of Rhode Island’s Centenarian Club. Iasimone is a World War II veteran who fought in the Battle of the …
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By Pete Fontaine
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11/24/16
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The United Way of Rhode Island is calling for volunteers to help make their 2017 Annual Day of Action a success. On Saturday, June 10, volunteers will sort, label and pack books - preparing them for distribution to children across the Ocean State. Last
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6/6/17
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The students at Winsor Hill Elementary are on their way towards a healthier and safer summer thanks to the school’s recent Healthy Kids Day held last Thursday.
Focusing on safety in a variety of …
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By Tim Forsberg
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6/15/17
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Perhaps the two closing songs that Janine Andrews sang last Friday inside the Johnston Senior Center best described the day’s two-fold happening.
Andrews, who is a popular singer-entertainer in …
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9/22/17
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By PETE FONTAINE
If you’d like to hear some extraordinary musical works, plan on being inside the Johnston High School Auditorium tonight anytime after 6:30 p.m. for what promises to be the best …
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By Pete Fontaine
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12/10/17
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Ocean State Toastmasters to Meet Ocean State Toastmasters will hold its next meeting on Jan. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Warwick City Hall, 3275 Post Road. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The club is
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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1/18/18
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The Second Annual J-DAPA Jingle Bazaar will be held at Johnston Senior High School on Saturday, December 9 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will be held at Johnston Senior High School and will …
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12/10/17
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Two ordinances recently introduced by District 1 Councilman Richard DelFino III seek to limit the expansion of marijuana and other substances in Johnston, which if approved will set strict regulations for growers and other businesses.
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By Tim Forsberg
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5/19/17
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Loraine DiLorenzo, Marketing Director at the Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, recently finished a mural in the facility’s elevator depicting scenes from Johnston. DiLorenzo had recently …
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7/25/17
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By PETE FONTAINE
It’s called “Freezin’ for a Reason” and is a fund-raising event unlike any other in Rhode Island.
It’s called “One of the coolest New Year’s Day events” that …
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By Pete Fontaine
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12/30/17
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Cleanup continues The Citizens Bank cleanup continues in Johnston. A team of 13 Citizens employees turned out Friday to clean another of Johnston's historical cemeteries located at the intersection of George Waterman Road and Vacca Street. Vin Jackvony,
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10/31/16
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At 5-foot-11 and weighing 185 pounds, Johnston High School's Evan Pennacchia appears to have the make-up of an average high school football player in Rhode Island. For starters, the 18-year-old son of Albert and Shae Pennacchia ranks
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/19/17
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Maria Petronio-McAfee, the popular principal at the Graniteville School, orchestrated what could be called one of the most impressive end-of-the-year closings in recent memory.
There were …
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By Pete Fontaine
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6/28/17
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By PETE FONTAINE No matter what the event or theme, the Manton Seniors have always had a flair for the unusual. Take Sunday's annual Halloween Dinner Dance, for example. Such notables as Kim Kardashian and gangsters like the legendary Al Capone showed up
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/31/16
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Although weather wiped out back-to-back Thursdays for opening day of the Johnston Police Department’s award-winning Walk with Cops season, the time honored tradition began last week in a way like …
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By Pete Fontaine
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6/28/17
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We live in a time period where negativity, particularly toward government, has sadly become the norm. It is understandable why the public has a negative view of state government due to various …
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By K. Joseph Shekarchi
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9/22/17
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