Stories
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Puppy Palooza is happening at the Heart of RI Animal Rescue League. If you have been in search of a puppy then head over to the shelter this week located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. This …
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3/9/22
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Mom Amethyst and her puppies are all available for adoption at Heart of RI. The puppies are known as the "Gem Puppies" as they are all named after gemstones. They are mixed breed puppies and are all …
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2/23/22
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Johnston, Cranston and Warwick share a common, silent killer.Approximately 10-30 percent of homes in these three communities have radon levels equal or exceeding the suggested federal Environmental …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/15/22
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Rosie aka Rosie "cheeks" is such an adorable six year old Bulldog. Rosie has not had the easiest life but is looking to the future and is hoping to find her forever home. Rosie is looking for an …
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2/10/22
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Everyone in Johnston knows their mayor is a big shot - especially the 2,000 he personally vaccinated.
As a retired nurse and firefighter, throughout the pandemic, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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2/10/22
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Yes, we’re still wearing masks indoors at the University of Rhode Island, still running asymptomatic and symptomatic testing operations and vaccination clinics. Many people are physically …
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By DAVID LAVALLEE
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2/3/22
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Anthony Meleo drove through the Johnston High Parking lot and parked outside a simple white trailer parked near Atwood Avenue.
Jessica Gormley, Practice Manager for Tri-County Community Action …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/20/22
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Spunky, smart, playful, fun and adorable! Those are just a few of the words that describe Joey! He is a three year old Terrier mix who always has a smile on his face and is ready for life's …
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1/20/22
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Thirty-eight years ago, Albert (Butch) Guevremont and his brother Ben began Roll-A-Way Disposal.
“We started with $10,000 and an old truck that probably shouldn’t have even been on …
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By EMMA BARTLETT
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1/20/22
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It could be a giant sculpture with its hundreds of white pillars symmetrically aligned to give passing motorists the impression of a flickering movie. But it’s not.
The artist behind the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/13/22
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Just look at this handsome boy, he can't wait to find his forever home! Maybe Hux is just the boy you've been looking for, he truly wants to be your best friend! Hux is in search of a low key, quiet …
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1/12/22
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Safety might not be the first thing people think of as the holiday season approaches. Faith, celebrations, decorations, and holiday dinners all come to mind when considering the holiday season. But …
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12/16/21
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As we come to an end of 2021, we can look back on this year as being an unusual one, to say the least. A year of transition, perhaps trying to recover from 2020, a year that changed our way of life …
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12/16/21
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It’s Sunday and time for George Shuster, Chris Lee, Stuart Malone, Dennis Demers and at least a half dozen more people to get out their suits.
The suits aren’t easy to put on or to …
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12/16/21
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The benefits of buying locally are very evident once you make the purchase and those benefits are amplified during the holiday season. Buying from a local business means that the money goes directly …
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By Robert Duguay
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11/24/21
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More than half of the infants in the country participate in Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs, and the United States Department of Agriculture is shining a spotlight on the important role of …
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By JANE FRANCIS - Special to Beacon Communications
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10/28/21
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If you look closely as you pass the single-story building on Post Road in the shadows of the power lines, you can almost make out the words in faded white paint: “Lewis W. Rounds and Harold L. …
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By ERIN O’BRIEN
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10/14/21
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On Sept. 25, three-time Olympian and 2016 Team USA Captain Elizabeth Beisel overcame two weather-related postponements and fought through a finish-line riptide to make history as the first woman to …
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9/30/21
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“Real food. Plant based. Fast.”
Those five words embody the mission of Plant City X, a fast food-style offshoot of what is described as “the world’s first plant-based vegan …
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By DAWN ANDERSON
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9/24/21
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In August 2016, Heather Schey decided to switch out her white cane for another set of eyes and began the process of applying for a guide dog through Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Not only did Heather …
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By ANNELISE DEMERS
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9/9/21
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These days, it can be hard to make plans months in advance.
Oak Lawn Elementary School student Ryan Golditch had to do just that earlier this year when offered the chance to attend the Envision …
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By PAM SCHIFF
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9/2/21
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Steve Stycos’s green thumb is all the greener thanks to an army of dedicated volunteers. Stycos and his fellow farm hands work at Westbay Farm, located on 1351 Centerville Road in Warwick. …
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By JARED GUSTAFSON
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8/19/21
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Only spiders reside in the dark second floor.
Scant streams of sunlight illuminate their few wispy webs, which have been strung between arched banister rails.
The house is dark. The windows …
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8/16/21
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Connecticut author Martin Podskoch has authored books about the Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Rhode Island and other locations, plus travel guides for all of the cities and towns in …
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By DON FOWLER
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8/6/21
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As a first-time author, Lauren Ruggiano has found a new way to channel her voice.
Chris Woodhouse, meanwhile, has used his skills as an illustrator to bring her words to life visually.
The two …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE
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7/29/21
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