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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR, GIRLS’ SOCCER ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Bianca Robbins
Johnston sophomore Bianca Robbins has been named the Sun Rise’s Female Athlete of the Year after she excelled in girls’ soccer, girls’ basketball and girls’ lacrosse this year. Robbins … more
On to the next one: The Johnston Senior Little League All-Star Team that captured the Rhode Island State Championship and began playing for the Eastern Regional title tonight at 7:30 p.m. vs.  the New Jersey State Champs in Thorofare, New Jersey. The winner will move to the Senior Little League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
Johnston captures Senior Little League state crown, advances to Eastern Regional
Johnston’s “cardiac kids” are hoping to perform another extraordinary baseball operation beginning tonight in Thorofare, New Jersey. Fresh off capturing the Rhode Island Little League State … more
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LEARNING FROM THE BEST: Dimetri Iafrate and Xander Polofsky are both enrolled in Steve Krasner’s Rhode Island Write on Sports camp, which is running at Providence College for two weeks.
Aspiring Johnston sports writers learning the ropes from a legend
It may not be basketball season, but Providence College players Alpha Diallo and Tom Planek were on-campus for a press conference with dozens of media members last Thursday. Former Providence … more
PARRILLO
Deputy Chief Parrillo accepts position in Cranston
After nearly 25 years of service with the Johnston Police Department, Deputy Chief Daniel O. Parrillo Jr. has found another career opportunity as Cranston’s full time personnel director. … more
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AT THE CONTROLS: Claude Bergeron (left) and Jody King on their way to breakfast at Block Island.
Breakfast: More than a start to the day
“How about breakfast?” From Claude Bergeron’s tone, I knew exactly what he was asking. This wasn’t a casual invite to join him at one of many breakfast nooks to catch up on life’s … more
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RHODE ISLAND HISTORY EXPLORED: David Procaccini, president of the Nathanael Greene Homestead, and Trish Woodward-Harmon, President of the Rhode Island Genealogical Society and Caretaker of the Nathanael Greene Homestead, recently presented “Nathanael Greene: a Rhode Island soldier; his fame, history, genealogy and homeland” at the Mohr Library. Guest speakers of the Mohr Library’s Genealogy Group, their presentation explored Nathanael (sometimes spelled “Nathaniel”) Greene’s life as one of nine children born into a Quaker family, his service as a Revolutionary War general, and his campaigns that helped end the British occupation of the South. The Nathanael Greene Homestead is located at 50 Taft Street in Coventry, and is open Monday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday’s 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.nathanaelgreenehomestead.org for details.
Volumes of activities planned at Mohr Library
Early planting March continues to be a busy month for the Mohr Library, with multiple events planned and open to the public. A talk with Connie Jacavone, of Jacavone Garden Center will focus on soil preparation and early planting ideas on Thursday, more
Governor Gina Raimondo with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker at the National Governors Association meeting.
A neighborhood problem
In 2012 Sandra Coletta, then CEO and president of Kent Hospital, looked at hospital records and was alarmed to discover the number of deaths resulting from overdoses of prescription drugs. On examination the overdoses, whether resulting in death or not, more
Zoning Board Agenda
JOHNSTON ZONING BOARD AGENDA July 27, 2017 Notice is here by given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold its monthly meeting on July 27, 2017 at 6:30 pm, at Johnston Senior Center, 1291 … more
COMPLETE GAME: Bobby Civetti tossed all seven innings in a 7-6 Johnston victory over South Kingstown.
Johnston earns spot in Senior League title game
The Johnston Senior League All-Stars won their first state tournament game on Saturday, beating Darlington Senior Little League, 8-1. Johnston then faced off against South Kingstown Senior League … more
GRANT GIVER: Ronald Lamoureux, the Music Department Director at Johnston High School, holds a Rhode Island State Legislative Grant Check with State Rep. Deborah Fellela that will be used to purchase dejembe drums for the award-winning program.
JHS Music Department keeps the beat going
For Johnston High School's award-winning Music Department, the beat keeps getting louder and louder. It may be summer recess, but Director Ronald Lamoureux never stops thinking music or about his students and ways to improve upon the more
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MUSIC MEN: Famed music and military leader Reggie Centracchio (center) will bring his highly-popular quintet to Johnston War Memorial Park to open the Community Center Association 4th anniversary season of Concerts in the Park. Show time is 6 o’clock and while admission is free, people are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Movies, music in the park set to debut
Movies, munchies and music. That’s what the Johnston Community Center Association (JCCA) will be offering for free this weekend inside War Memorial Park. For the fourth time in as many summers, … more
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CAPITOL CONNECTION: This is the United States Flag that flew over the Nation’s Capitol in Washington, DC at the request of Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed and in honor of the Johnston Indoor Recreation Center.
Special flag now hangs at Indoor Recreation Center
There’s a special blend of American pride inside the new 26,000-square-foot Johnston Indoor Recreation Center that officially opened on Saturday, May 6, off Atwood Avenue. It comes to the town … more
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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Allie Saker, of Johnston, began her work as a page at 16. Now 21, she recently finished up her last session as a head page, moving up through the ranks due to her dedication and positive attitude.
Page program offers wealth of opportunities
Are you a high school or college student? Are you looking to get into a career in politics? Maybe you hate politics, but want to gain a better understanding of how it functions? 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. FATAL ACCIDENT A Woonsocket teenager was killed and two passengers in her car were … more
CALL TO VETO: Mayor Joseph Polisena hopes that Governor Raimondo vetoes the evergreen bill.
Polisena urges Governor to veto evergreen contracts bill
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena has joined the chorus of city and town leaders who have called for Gov. Gina Raimondo to veto the evergreen contracts bill. Under the legislation that was introduced … more
FUTURE PLANS: Tom Moses, a representative for Carpionato Group, shows the Council plans for changes to Commerce Way.
Council Roundup
Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, July 10. District 4 Councilman Robert Russo was on vacation. STATUS ON PUBLIC … more
HOLDING FIRM: John Hanley, 10, remained outside the law offices of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello as his father George and others protesting the lack of a state budget went inside to see Mattiello. “I want him to get back to his job [at the State House],” John said of Mattiello.
Johnston to send out car tax bills soon, as Speaker vows relief
While a handful of people gathered outside his Park Avenue law office demanding he get back to work at the State House and settle the budget impasse, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said … more
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GRAND GIFT: Rev. Peter J. Gower, pastor at Our Lady of Grace Church, receives a special surprise - a key to Johnston - from Mayor Joseph Polisena during last Friday night’s 60th birthday bash at Silvio’s Restaurant.
Our Lady of Grace's Father Gower celebrates 60th birthday
To say the number seven has been significant in Rev. Peter J. Gower's life would be an understatement. For example, the Our Lady of Grace pastor was born on seventh hour of the seventh day in 1957 and the seventh child who just so more
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo, pictured here at a recent technology showcase, fears the budget impasse will affect elementary school students and their one-to-one computer program.
Gridlock to affect Johnston schools
The state budget impasse has left more than $45 million in school funding up in the air, with $936,573 of that being unavailable to Johnston as the fiscal year begins. Funding for Johnston’s … more
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Get over it, approve the state budget
Like petulant kids, the leaders of the legislative branch of our state government have left the state without a budget and each blaming the other for the resulting confusion. In theory the fight comes down to a few words over a measure that would bring more
Nominations open for Nonprofit Best Practice Award
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Nonprofit Best Practice Awards. With Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Foundation’s Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence once again … more
FAN FAVORITE: Panarello chats with some fans during his recent performance in Cranston. The group includes, from left, Mary Gizzarelli, Claudia Gizzarelli, Ann Marie Panarello and Barbara Perez.
Oh, what a night for St. Brigid’s Church
“Oh what a night”– indeed! Those are the opening words to “December 1963,” one of many hits recorded by music legends Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons. However, the line also best … more
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2nd Story’s ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s’ is difficult adaptation
Truman Capote’s novella, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” was brought to the screen in 1961, starring Audrey Hepburn in her most famous role as Holly Golightly. Richard Greenberg adapted it for … more
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INNOVATION FELLOWS: This year’s recipients of the Rhode Island Foundation’s Innovation Fellowships, Ditra Edwards and Donna Childs, are flanked by the Foundation’s Neil Steinberg and Jessica David at the recent announcement. Edwards and Childs, of Warwick, were chosen from nearly 200 applicants to receive $300,000 over three years to pursue their proposals for improving civic engagement in Rhode Island.
Warwick woman's proposal to increase civic engagement wins $300,000 Innovation Fellowship
The Rhode Island Foundation selected a Warwick woman as one of just two recipients of its 2017 Rhode Island Innovation Fellowships. Donna Childs was chosen from nearly 200 applicants to receive $300,000 over three years to pursue their proposals for more
BLOWN AWAY: A state-run roadside litter campaign will target debris blown from waste disposal trucks.
Program to target town’s roadside litter
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) joined with the Rhode Island State Police and the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) on a new initiative aimed at … more
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