Johnston Sun Rise
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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
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By Tim Forsberg
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8/3/17
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Picture the feeling of being on vacation: the sounds of nature, the sun warming the skin and kids laughing as they splash in the water. Life is.good. The stresses of the everyday" just fade away. This is the kind of experience that"
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By Ryan Champlin
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8/3/17
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Patricia A. (Papazian) DeQuattro, 73, of North Providence passed at home suddenly on Saturday , July 29th.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis and Patricia (Turner) …
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8/3/17
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It’s being billed as an “Oldies Dinner Dance” with a chance to win a huge basket that will require a couple of strong men to deliver it once the drawing is held on Saturday, Aug. 5.
However …
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By Pete Fontaine
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8/1/17
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Junior starting pitcher and outfielder Zack Clesas is the Sun Rise’s Baseball Athlete of the Year.
The Panthers’ offense struggled this spring, leading to a regular season record of 2-16, but …
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7/31/17
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Despite having just two hits through 11 innings, Gershkoff Auto Body/Auburn Post 20 found itself in prime position to knock off top-seeded Navigant Post 85.
Gershkoff, the No. 6 seed in the state …
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By Jake Levin
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7/31/17
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Johnston continues to hold off mailing residents this year’s car tax bills as the state’s budget impasse continues.
“We still have everything on hold, I’m hoping these people get together …
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By John Howell and Tim Forsberg
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7/31/17
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Wanted: Crime stoppers of all ages! If either Mayor Joseph Polisena or Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini were placing an advertisement about Tuesday's National Night Out, it probably would have begun with those words. However, the
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/31/17
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After seeing the Broadway version of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on the large stage and the recent movie version of the Award-winning musical, I found it hard to get excited about seeing it …
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By Don Fowler
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7/30/17
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Perhaps the solid-looking handshake that’s featured on the Young Pannese Social Club logo best describes what the Italian-American organization will present Saturday at its home on 187 Pocasset …
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7/29/17
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It’s being billed as one of the most special events ever to be held inside Johnston War Memorial Park, and it’s going to benefit the highly-acclaimed and nationally Meeting Street School that …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/29/17
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Ten students from Ferri Middle School and Johnston High School recently attended a four day TeamSpirit Leadership Training Program at Bryant University. The event hosted over 140 high school students and 30 adult advisors from across
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By Tim Forsberg
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7/28/17
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Four months ago, the Johnston Historical Society embarked on a fundraising program that has further enhanced the old-time look at the non-profit’s Museum Barn off Putnam Pike.
It was also a …
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7/28/17
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Gerald Kent, 51, of Groton, Connecticut, owner and operator of Kent Jewelry in Johnston, made an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Providence last Thursday and was ordered detained in federal custody, charged by way of a criminal complaint
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7/28/17
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The Cranston Western 11/12-year-olds overcame a six-run deficit to come back and defeat South Kingstown, 10-9, at Kennedy Field in Johnston on Tuesday night. Cranston’s Chris Piscione hit a grand …
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By Ryan D. Murray
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7/28/17
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It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.
That ageless adage, which has often been used regarding a specific sports team’s performance in a myriad of situations, could …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/28/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments.
MARIJUANA FOUND
After an exhaustive investigation, at approximately 10:00 am on …
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7/28/17
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Where have all the philosophers gone?
Once upon a time those who practiced “the love of wisdom” were considered wise for their willingness to ask life’s big questions. Today, philosophy is …
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By Robert Houghtaling
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7/27/17
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Elite Physical Therapy was nominated for the 2017 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Physical Therapy Practice in the state. Elite Physical Therapy becomes the first private Physical Therapy practice …
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7/27/17
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Amara Gibau was a key contributor on the Johnston/North Providence Co-op team, and because of this, she is this year’s Sun Rise Girls’ Hockey Athlete of the Year.
Gibau posted a strong junior …
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7/26/17
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The president of any public or private college or university must serve, first and foremost, as the institution's biggest cheerleader. To spearhead the charge in educating the world's future generations of politicians, educators, healthcare
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7/26/17
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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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Grade 8
High Honors
Kayla Aquilante, Gabriella A. Athaide, Alex A. Cavanaugh, Grace B. Centracchio, Trista L. Clark, Samantha P. Clarke, Nicholas L. Cronan, Julianna E. Ferruccio, Laila …
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7/24/17
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Johnston/North Providence Co-op junior defenseman/forward Brandon Tanguay is the Sun Rise’s Boys’ Hockey Athlete of the Year.
Tanguay, who led JNP offensively during his sophomore season, …
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7/24/17
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Junior attack Grace Sarah is the Sun Rise’s Girls’ Lacrosse Athlete of the Year after helping to lead the Panthers to a Division III championship this spring.
She was 14th in the state with …
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7/24/17
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