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THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN
At last, an intelligent teenage “coming of age” movie that teens and their parents can relate to! Hailee Steinfeld plays Nadine, a high school loner with only one friend, Krista (Hayley Lu … more
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TINY TANDEM: The brothers Brophy -- Brennan (left) and Brody -- added to last Saturday’s food collection during Fire Bowl III.
North Providence shuts out Johnston in Fire Bowl III
Fire Bowl III, the unique flag football game between the Johnston and North Providence Fire Fighters, had all the earmarks of a big-time gridiron contest. There were fans of all ages at Mayor … more
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Sun Rise Scoops
By MERI R. KENNEDYSanta's Arrival in Garden City this Saturday Santa Claus will arrive in the Garden City Center, Cranston, on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gazebo. Santa arrives via a horse drawn hayride at 11 a.m. Professional photos available more
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THE BAFFONIS AND RAIMONDOS: Celebrating a family tradition, the Baffoni family proudly presented a 20 pound turkey and fresh eggs for the governor’s table.
Town turkey graces Gov’s plate
By TIM FORSBERG A turkey born and raised in Johnston will have a special place at Governor Gina Raimondo’s family table this Thanksgiving. Since 1935, and now in its fifth generation, the … more
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PASTOR’S PALS: Joe Grasso and Joseph Quartino were among the many proud parishioners at OLG who helped Rev. Peter J. Gower host a Super Bowl-like tailgate party Sunday. Above, they’re standing behind the raffle table that included two Rob Gronkowski autographed helmets.
Our Lady of Grace hosts tailgate party
By PETE FONTAINE Tailgate parties, which originated in the United States, most often occur in the parking lots of football stadiums before football games. Unfortunately, Sundays New England Patriots-San Francisco 49ers NFL game was on the West Coast, so more
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HIGH HAZARD: U.S. Senator Jack Reed recently joined Mayor Polisena, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, engineers and dam safety officials for a press conference at Almy dam in Johnston highlighting the need to repair “high hazard” dams across the state and country.
Johnston's dams rated for safety
By TIM FORSBERG On April 11, 1840 a severe rainstorm that lasted for two days hit Johnston. Water behind the then upper Simmonsville dam rose, and on the morning of the 13th the dike gave way. A wall of water 11 feet high rushed downstream, collapsed more
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Awesome American Buffalo at the Gamm
I must admit that I was not looking forward to a Sunday afternoon at Gamm, watching a play that I did not like the first time I saw it. Further disappointment followed when I saw the movie version, filmed just down the street more
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TASTY DÉCOR: Pictured is just one of the many gingerbread houses made during last year’s Artists’ Exchange’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.
Gingerbread House Contest at Artists' Exchange on Saturday
Artists' Exchange will hold its 12th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artists' Exchange is located at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Participants start with a simple graham more
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TOY TREK: The brothers Savard, Ryan and Joshua, are joined by fellow Johnston Police Explorers Heather Best and Abby Heiser at this decorated box, one of the many Post 405 hopes to fill during their annual “Toys for Kids” Drive that will continue through Dec. 13.
Explorers hold toy drive
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena and Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini this week issued an extraordinary plea to Santa Claus. “Dear Santa,” read the letter to Jolly Old Saint Nick, which … more
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Police Log
ROAD RAGE On October 15 around 3:45 p.m., Officer Michael Martufi met with a victim at police headquarters for a report of road rage incident in which a woman stated she was assaulted and her car … more
NUMBER ONE: That’s the title that Zachary Zambarao now owns by way of collecting a JHS high of 657 cans of non-perishable food items during this year’s SADD Food Drive.
Johnston High School students complete successful SADD Food Drive
By PETE FONTAINE Zachary Zambarano probably won't make the Guinness Book of World Records, but he's now known as Johnston High School's best canned goods collector. He's only a sophomore and he brought in 657 cans of non-perishable foods!"" more
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It is not a vote for liberalism or conservatism, it is a vote for a questionable personality
With Nov. 8 looming in the immediate horizon like a dark foreboding cloud of uncertainty, it is important to reflect upon whether or not the major party candidates have a concrete and recognizable ideology that we the voter might espouse to. However, more
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SPECIAL ATTRACTION: Friskie Fries will bring this popular food truck to Saturday’s 5th annual JHS PTSO Holly Fair.
PTSO to spread holly-day cheer this Saturday
Santa Claus is coming to town, but jolly old Saint Nick won’t be the only headliner at Saturday’s Johnston High School Parent Teacher Student Organization’s 5th annual Holly Fair on Saturday, … more
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WHO’S WHO? That’s the question people often ask when then see Angelo Michele Capobianco, left, and Ernest Rocco Capobianco, who were born identical twins back on Aug. 6, 1931.
‘Always there for each other’: Identical twins celebrate 85th birthday
Angelo Michele and Ernesto Rocco Capobianco may just be the most unique set of identical twins in Rhode Island. “Even at age 85, their faces are still the same,” Louisa Capobianco Iannotti, … more
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BIRTHDAY BOY: Emilio Iasimone, the newest members of Rhode Island’s Centenarian Club, shows his Official Commendation from the Town of Johnston during Tuesday’s 100th birthday celebration. He’s joined by his friend Betty Kaye, Mayor Joseph Polisena, granddaughter Marissa Rose and daughter Helene Manish.
Emilio Iasimone celebrates 100
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 … more
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CLASSIC CHANEL: Models Leah Skinner, left, and Livia Stencel, who is also an executive assistant at OPTX RI, show off the new Chanel Prestige Collection eyeglasses during last Friday night’s trunk show in Johnston.
OPTX Rhode Island hosts special showcase
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" more
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Celebrating safely
School is out, summer has arrived, and one of our most cherished holidays is right around the corner. The coming Fourth of July weekend affords an opportunity to spend time with friends and loved … more
SPECIAL GIFTS: Maryann Grace (left) surprised Rhonda Simmons (left) and Elaine Morin (right) with special awards Sunday in recognition of their extraordinary work in the housekeeping department at The Bridge at Cherry Hill.
Bridge at Cherry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary
As tears of joy trickled down her face, Maryann Grace spoke about The Bridge at Cherry Hill, where she’s worked for the past nine years. “They have been the best years of my life,” she … more
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Rhode Islanders invited to sneak peek of ‘Remember Pearl Harbor’
The Rhode Island community will get a special sneak peek at the 17th World War II Documentary film produced by Tim Gray Media and the World War II Foundation on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial … more
CAITLYN DAVIES
Let there be no doubt: OSTC’S ‘Doubt’ is a winner
Theatre Review By DON FOWLER John Patrick Shanley’s “parable,” set in the 1960s, is as relevant today as it was back then. From the opening line, spoken by Father Flynn (Greg London), … more
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SERVICE STAFF: Lymansville VFW Post 10011 officials Tim Ross, Mike Oldrid, Mark McGrath and Jim Geyer flank Briarcliffe Manor Assistant Activities Director Corrine Elwell during Friday’s special salute to veterans living at the Johnston facility.
Briarcliffe honors Veterans
The American flag was the focus of last Friday's Veterans Day celebration inside Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston. Corinne Elwell of Briarcliffe's Activity Department coordinated the Veterans Day's ceremony at the rehabilitation and more
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Do not be intimidated by the mob
To the Editor: It is with the deepest appreciation that I write this letter thanking you and Charlie Hall for supporting me and everyone's First Amendment right of free speech without the fear of intimidation. I've received an inhuman level of attacks by more
See it at the Movies
MORGAN * * * (Psychological Drama Turns Ultra Violent) What starts out as an interesting psychological drama turns into an ultra-violent chase and kill movie, saved by an unusual twist ending. Kate Mara plays Miss Weathers, a woman from the corporate more
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TIME TO VOTE: Pictured from left are students Nikolai Kell, Brian Finegan, Peyton Sayeh, Madison Cavanaugh, Chloe Ding, Gwenn LaFlamme, Marco Maselli and Jared Parra. On the floor from left are Avery Salera and Mukund Devanathan.
Preschoolers cast ballots, learn a lesson
Preschoolers, their parents and teachers at The Little Angels Academy in Johnston recently held their own Election Day, casting their votes for president and guessing who the winner would be. Upon getting dropped off for the day, the children walked more
GRAND GUESTS: Joel Joel, Norman Heckler, Irwin Shulkin and Louis Kelley were honored during a special Veterans Day Tribute organized and funded by the McShawn’s Pub Back Porch Veterans Group. The event was held at Chelo’s Restaurant in Cranston.
Unique Vets' Day Celebration
What was supposed to be a small neighborhood luncheon turned into what people called a terrific tribute" for four World War II Veterans last Friday at Chelo's Restaurant in Cranston. The McShawn's Pub Back Porch Veterans" more
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