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Mayor defends Providence Water Supply Board resolution
A resolution introduced by Mayor Joseph Polisena and approved during this month's Town Council meeting objects to the sale of the Providence Water Supply Board by the city of Providence and commits to taking any and all steps to prevent more
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Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. PURSUIT On April 18 at 2:29 p.m., Johnston Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle … more
AMERICAN HEROES: Rory Deshaies focused his project on Audie Murphy, while Kenzee Silva played Davy Crockett.
Winsor Hill wax museum brings past to life
History came alive last Thursday at Winsor Hill Elementary School as the fifth-grade students bridged the past, present and future during the school's second annual Living Wax Museum History Fair. The event culminated a 2 -month project more
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PRODUCING RUNS: Johnston shortstop Frank Heredia ripped an RBI double in the top of the first on Monday to get the Panthers out to an early lead.
Townies erase early deficit, defeat Panthers
The Johnston Panthers were taken out by the East Providence Townies, 7-3, at Pierce Memorial Stadium on Monday. East Providence freshman Cole Poissant had two hits and three RBIs. Johnston led 3-0 … more
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PROJECT APPROVED: Cindy Corsair (left), a fish and wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, joined Barnes teacher Jennifer Morrell and Prinicpal Jill Souza in presenting their outdoor classroom plan to the school committee.
Sarah Dyer Barnes elementary plans outdoor classroom
By TIM FORSBERG The sky is the limit for students at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School thanks to a recently approved outdoor classroom program. During last week's Johnston School Committee meeting, the body unanimously approved a collaborative more
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Opposition to HPV vaccine mandate continues
The introduction of four bills seeking to limit state authority and restore exemptions regarding vaccinations has given further opportunity for parents and advocates to express opposition to a mandate issued in September by the Rhode Island more
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Lawsuit filed against Invenergy, Johnston water sale agreement
By TIM FORSBERG Johnston's agreement to resell water from the Providence Water Supply Board to Invenergy for the potential Burrillville power plant has hit a legal snag. The Conservation Law Foundation, Inc. (CLF) has filed a lawsuit against Clear River more
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Pinhole in a pitch-black tunnel
The case of Aaron Andrade could be a turning point in Rhode Island, but we are years away from knowing. Last week, the 25-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Kristen Coutu. Andrade was given a 40-year sentence, more
Johnston Planning Board
Johnston Planning Board May 2, 2017 Agenda The Johnston Planning Board regular monthly meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Johnston Senior Center located at … more
Shred away
The Atwood Avenue Washington Trust branch held a free shred day on Saturday, where customers and non-customers alike supported the Food Bank by bringing a jar of peanut butter to donate to their annual peanut butter drive. More than 100 more
Police Log
IDENTITY FRAUD Officer Timothy Kenyon was dispatched to a Sweetfern Road residence on February 13 for a report of a fraud. At the scene he met with the victim, who stated she had received a notice from GC Service Limited Partnership, a collection agency, more
WHO’S WHO? This is the color photo that Friends of Mohr Library’s Katie Lombardo found inside the Lucille Ball memoir.
Solving the mystery of who is in the picture
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but that ageless adage opened a can of worms - and created quite the query - for women like Kathie Lombardo, Sheila Manney and Helen Antonizio. On Saturday, the trio who volunteer for the Friends of more
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CRIBBAGE CREW: Members of the Johnston Senior Center’s Cribbage Crew that helped Orlando Ricci (third left) and Carmine Spinella (right) celebrate their 102nd and 86th birthdays respectively last Friday are Angelo Gazzerro (left) and Harland Hershey (second left).
Birthday bash held for JSC 'Cribbage Crew'
There was a rather unusual birthday celebration last Friday inside the Johnston Senior Center. However, there was only one cake, featuring just two candles, as officials, guests and volunteers honored two members of the JSC's popular more
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CORNER CASKET: Saturday’s Johnston Historical Society Tag Sale will feature such unique items as salesman sample caskets to a mid-modern lounge chair.
Johnston Historical Society to sell pieces of history
It’s a rite of spring unlike any other that offers interesting items ranging from an old-time school desk, a manual typewriter, Olde Thompson salt and pepper shakers to pieces of a funeral … more
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BEST BLUES: Students at the Early Childhood Center were decked out in their best blues to celebrate Autism Awareness Day last Friday. (Sun Rise photos by Tim Forsberg)
Johnston schools raise awareness, funds during Autism Awareness Month
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 more
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PERFORMANCE PLANNER: Tri-County Director of Youth Prevention Patricia Sweet recently helped the district strengthen its athletic drug policy.
Johnston schools roll out new substance abuse policies
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 … more
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PANNESE PEOPLE: Emilia Ruggiero (left), a JHS Italian and Spanish teacher who played a major role in preparing students Allison Vessella, Sara Echeverria and Mark Cruz Miguel for their historic trip to Italy, joins the group that includes coordinator Lou Mansolillo (right) at the Peter Pan Bus Terminal in Providence prior to the group’s sendoff.
Johnston High School sends stutents off to Italy
Although the Pannese Society of Rhode Island is small in numbers, the Johnston-based Italian-American non-profit is now the state's leader in International Student Cultural Exchanges. That became fact Tuesday when four Johnston High more
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COOK’S CORNER: Merrick Cook III, one of two new probationary officers with the Johnston Police Department who were sworn in Monday morning, is joined by his wife Christine, who performed the pinning of her husband’s new badge.
JPD welcomes two new officers
Within the span of 30 minutes, the Johnston Police Department gained a wealth of knowledge and experience Monday morning when Mayor Joseph Polisena swore in two new probationary officers. This is a lateral move that will prove very" more
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ABIGAIL HEISER
Johnstonian seeks Miss Rhode Island Teen USA title
Abigail Heiser has been in the Sun Rise several times as a member of the Johnston Police Department's Explorer program, but she's hoping that she'll soon appear in the paper as the winner of the Miss Rhode Island Teen USA pageant. My mom" more
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JOE MAZZULLA
Mazzulla named Fairmont State head coach
From “Frog City” in Johnston to Fairmont, West Virginia. That’s the career route Johnston native Joe Mazzulla, who grew up playing basketball in Rainone Gymnasium, has taken during his … more
STRIDING TO THE PLATE: Panthers’ right-hander Zack Clesas deals to the plate during the first inning on Saturday.
Ramos helps Rams shut out Panthers in season opener
Johnston's offense couldn't solve La Salle's Ryan Ramos in its season opener on Saturday afternoon, as the Rams' senior right-hander tossed a complete-game shutout in a 5-0 La Salle victory. Panthers' ace pitcher Zack Clesas more
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CANINE CAST ASIDE: This dog was left outside of Pet Smart last weekend and had to be euthanized. Police are looking for help in finding his owner.
Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. ABANDONED DOG The Johnston Police Department is seeking the public's assistance after a dog was abandoned in the Pet Smart parking lot in Johnston more
ROAD CLOSED: Officer Arthur Petteruti was on the scene directing traffic at the intersection of Greenville and Atwood avenues Monday morning when the construction project began. He said while there were a few irate drivers, most operators were taking the detours in stride.
Greenville Avenue’s ‘Big Dig’ begins
Greenville Avenue’s “Big Dig,” a year-long project to connect the Citizens Bank campus with sewer and water lines, began on Monday with the partial closure of the state road. “It’s … more
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Knights rout Cougars, give Hopkins 400th victory
The CCRI Knights welcomed the Cougars of Holyoke Community College to Whitey Fell Field on Wednesday. The Knights and Cougars played through the windy conditions to complete the game. The Knights were able to prevail on a mercy rule in the eighth inning more
Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee to hold hearing today on regulating and taxing marijuana
The state House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing today on a bill that would regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Rhode Island. The hearing on H 5555 is scheduled to begin at the rise of … more
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