Opinion
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Early Sunday afternoon, Mayor Joseph Polisena and his wife Lucy walked into the Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post 2812 at 1418 Plainfield St. on the Johnston-Cranston line and purchased tickets for what the mayor called an extremely important"
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/7/16
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The rain and gloomy skies did not appear to dampen spirits during the two-day Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Flames of Hope event held this past weekend in Providence. On Saturday, there was a free Passport to Wellness
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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10/7/16
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In East Greenwich, a new concept in nursing home care, is moving along well. Staff is now being hired and applications for residency being accepted. Career Fairs will be held for Nurses and Certified Nursing
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10/7/16
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Brothers Tyler and Ryan of Bristol just released their first-ever original EP, Basement Diaries.
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By Jessica Bryant
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10/7/16
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Linda Newton lives in Mt. Hope and advocates for the East Side as a whole
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Mary K Conor
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10/7/16
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Emotions were running as high as the roaring sounds of the Screamin' Eagles motorcycles that pulled into Johnston Town Centre last Thursday evening. The Johnston Street Machines group brought the curtain down on its 2016 Cruizin' for a
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/7/16
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Through the years, Johnston High School has become well known for some terrific traditions. One in particular is a tradition unlike any other, one faculty members like Greg Russo will tell you is of the utmost importance. It surfaced
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/7/16
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The Johnston Memorial Cancer Events (JMCE) second annual Glocester Co-Ed Memorial Golf Tournament was without question a smashing success. In fact, the 18-hole event - which went on despite drizzle and damp conditions Sunday at Glocester
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/7/16
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House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello on Tuesday called members of the media to Taco Inc.'s Cranston Street headquarters to hear an outline of his legislative priorities for the General Assembly's upcoming session. Mattiello spoke mainly about
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By Tessa Roy
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10/7/16
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Seven years ago, when Cranston's school district was forced to cut elementary music, middle school sports, and other programs and activities in the face of a financial crunch, a small but determined group of parents got together one night
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By Pam Schiff
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10/7/16
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By JEN COWART As one of just 15 newly chosen Afterschool Ambassadors for the Afterschool Alliance for 2016-17, Cranston's director of Expanded Learning Programs, Ayana Crichton, is not slowing down in her daily quest to expand and grow the after school
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By Jen Cowart
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10/7/16
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More traffic pattern changes are on the way at the Apponaug Circulator project in Warwick as the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is set to implement three significant traffic pattern changes starting the week of October 10. The changes
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10/7/16
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Known throughout the local music community as the "Home Show,†the annual Cranston High School East marching band competition will be taking center stage at Cranston Stadium on Oct. 15.
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By Pam Schiff
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10/6/16
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While the state hasn’t determined whether it will offer ferry service next year and there isn’t a dock for it to use, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday calling for Rocky …
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By John Howell
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10/6/16
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Hurricane Matthew had some people edgy. Joseph DeCenzo at Pleasure Marina in Oakland Beach couldn't help but notice it. While the boating season is drawing to a close and winter hauling has started, he's been getting calls
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By John Howell and Tim Forsberg
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10/6/16
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She never played a sport at Johnston High School, yet she never missed an athletic contest.
She never missed a school dance, and always volunteered for field trips.
“And she even stopped a …
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/6/16
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Melissa Petrone was the winner of a gas blower donated by Tourbillon Outdoor at this year's Apple Festival. She is pictured with Shane Piche, co-owner of Tourbillon Outdoor. (Sun Rise photo)
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By DANIEL A. KITTREDGE
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10/6/16
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Sometimes coming in as runner-up has its advantages, such as in the case of Giavanna Arakelian of Johnston, who was crowned Miss RI American Teenager Junior. On Sunday Sept. 25, at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston, the national
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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10/6/16
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On Oct. 2, the Cranston Police and Fire Departments held the second annual Hot On Yer' Heels 5K through Garden City. Approximately 250 runners participated. TRIMOM Productions LLC conducted the race, including the course run and the
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10/6/16
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Election seasons are known for being heated. But District 24 candidate Stacia Huyler seems to be experiencing especially bizarre and scary occurrences. Huyler's strangest claim is that a drone flies around her neighborhood harassing her and
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By Tessa Roy
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10/6/16
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Police are investigating harassment claims of a Warwick resident with a long history of criticizing the city administration. Rob Cote claims to have received 15 vulgar, explicit, and disturbing letters over the course of two years. He said
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By Tessa Roy
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10/6/16
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By PETE FONTAINE It's a tradition Johnston Police Lt. Joseph Salvadore once helped make a success during his younger years as a member of Explorer Post 405. It's a tradition that Sunday will mark 21 years, and one that is vital to the sustained success
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/6/16
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DEMAND FOR PAYMENT
from Casey Storage Solutions
201 Concord St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
This demand for cash or certified funds payment is made relative to the following: A019 Miguel …
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10/6/16
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The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the coming weekend's Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life." The event will take place Oct. 1-2 in downtown Providence. The"
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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10/6/16
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Vargas, Aubin announce `We Mean Business' initiative Two of the Democratic candidates for at-large seats on the City Council are teaming up for a series of weekly visits to Cranston businesses. Kate Aubin and Lammis Vargas in a joint
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By Daniel Kittredge
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10/6/16
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