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Trump or ice cream? Even the ex/next president would likely vote for the ice cream
Turnout at Little Angel’s Academy reached 100% on Election Day. Instead of politicians, however, the preschool tikes chose between extra recess, no rest time, and ice cream for a snack … more
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GRANITEVILLE’S GREYSTONE GRIDLOCK: Bridge presser applies pressure
The blocked-off Greystone Bridge had no problem holding the weight of nearly 100 neighbors, local business owners, elected officials and a sizeable Greystone Social Club contingent last Wednesday. … more
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Celebrating the legacy of Johnston's Mike Burr
On Saturday, Oct. 5, it seemed as if the entire town of Johnston came together to celebrate the life of one of their own, Mike Burr, a.k.a. “Burr.” more
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Johnston Senior Center holds its inaugural bocce tournament on the Citizens Bank campus
They bowled in the shadow of the Citizens Bank clock tower as Scout the robotic watchdog stood guard. Senior citizens from across the region gathered on the sprawling Citizens campus in Johnston … more
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New Johnston elementary school ‘on time and on budget’
A tentative topping-off ceremony date has been set, during a school day, so students can add their signatures to the new Johnston Elementary Center’s final beam. And a final … more
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Endorsements didn’t mean much in Johnston’s top two races
Two races really mattered in Johnston on Primary Night. In the end, however, endorsements didn’t matter much in either contest. A pair of Democratic primaries — the race for a … more
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Rhode Island primary voters back Democratic incumbent legislators with one exception
The incumbent advantage is alive and well in Rhode Island, where sitting Democratic state lawmakers overwhelmingly triumphed in primary races Tuesday. Except for Democratic Rep. Ed Cardillo Jr., … more
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Johnston pizza artist crafts 'Hulk Hogan the pizza'
Johnston’s pizza artist just pinned Hulk Hogan, nailing the legendary wrestler in bell peppers and grated Romano cheese. “I loved Hulk Hogan when I was a kid,” said Eric … more
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EPA: Don’t swim in the Woony!
Seen warning signs posted along the Woonasquatucket River in Johnston or North Providence? Here’s why reading them is important. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns Johnston, … more
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The old law says barking in Johnston could mean the death penalty for your dog
Tanya Rocchio was surprised to see a Johnston Animal Control officer pull into her driveway. Her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — were outside. They might have been barking. … more
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Johnston residents, did you forget to lock your car doors?
Here’s your annual reminder: Lock your car doors. We publish that lede about once per year. It always follows a rash of neighborhood car break-ins, which result in multiple calls to … more
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Johnston Police Department hosts National Night Out
Millions of Americans will take part in National Night Out (NNO) events on the first Tuesday of August across the country. more
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Johnston's new hospital's ribbon snipped
Encompass Health opened its 164th hospital in Johnston last week. The pile of extra-large scissors was arranged in a circle and a ribbon was stretched across the center of the facility’s … more
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Celebration of her Century — Marcia Sprague of Johnston turns 100
She grew up in Providence and graduated from Mount Pleasant High School. She shares a birth year with Jimmy Carter, Marlon Brando and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. When she was born, a … more
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Goodfellas start their engines for 8th annual Johnston bike run
It would be a difficult task to find another group of motorcyclists with the same passion, dedication and generosity for raising money to fight childhood cancer as Johnston’s Goodfellas … more
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Lessa’s last Lemonade Land
The head waiter was young but efficient. Brayden Blackmar, 6 and ½ years old, filled out his first job application with clear, bold letters. Under “positive qualities about … more
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Working up a sweat beating the heat
As heat indexes rise to near triple digits, Johnston residents have been breaking a sweat trying to stay cool. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory from noon Wednesday to 7 p.m. Friday … more
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They entered cubs and emerged as panthers
The isolation of Covid and initial necessity of remote learning hit four years ago, but the young men and women who would become Johnston High School’s Class of 2024 did not let the pandemic … more
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Mom’s little muffins
There was a rather unique pre-Mother’s Day Party last month at Little Angel’s Academy located at 415 Central Ave. in Johnston. The preschoolers were all very eager to express their … more
An Eagle shows the way
Jacob Spence knows Johnston’s War Memorial Park like the back of his hand. Now, the Johnston Eagle Scout hopes to make the park more familiar to visitors, town natives, and tourists alike. … more
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Down come the trees, up go the condos
The trees along Atwood Avenue have been toppled, stripped and bundled like asparagus. New condominiums are coming to 1767 Atwood Ave., and many neighborhood residents say they were caught off … more
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JPD Officer Mario Mennella one of 12 nominated for first SORI award
Johnston Police Officer Mario Mennella has been nominated for the inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) announced the nominees earlier this … more
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Johnston native transforms empty factory, aims to reinvigorate Frog City
Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more
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Putting Johnston's Memorial Park into overdrive
Big changes are in the works at Johnston’s War Memorial Park. Several sections of the park are currently off-limits for visitors, as the pace of playground and splash pad construction … more
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Feds deliver $485K for public safety in Johnston
Johnston’s Police Department received $485,000 in federal funding last Monday that will be used for emergency services equipment. This funding comes from one of U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner’s … more
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