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The combined Johnston-Scituate Girls Softball League Minor Division all-star team that recently competed in the R.I. Little League District 4 Tournament includes, in the bottom row from left: Hannah …
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7/8/17
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The Speaker of the House has no intention of altering his plan to bring car tax relief to the owners of motor vehicles even though the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is in …
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By John Howell
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7/7/17
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CALABRO’S CHAMPS: Members of the Johnston-Scituate Girls Softball all-star squad that has advanced to the Rhode Island Little League Major Division State Tournament after winning the District 4 …
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7/7/17
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Even though it’s been three decades since Jim Foster played American Legion Baseball, the Warwick native – who now lives in New York – still has a special and soft spot in his heart for the …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/7/17
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There was a fashion show unlike any other at Brookdale Pocasset Bay on Saturday, June 24, as residents modeled their best attire for the benefit of all the facility’s residents.
The fun-filled …
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By Tim Forsberg
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7/7/17
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The quahog queries came by the dozens and were as tastefully done on a night when the award-winning Johnston Historical Society turned its attention to many of Rhode Island’s most famous clam …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/6/17
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It’s a non-profit that’s dear to Johnston Street Machine Treasurer Gina Sabitoni-Arakelian’s heart.
It’s a non-profit that her father – veteran Johnston Police Sergeant Emilio “Emo” …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/6/17
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The Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has successfully entered the launch stage of their new $20 million computer system – dubbed “RIMS” – and is currently servicing residents, …
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/6/17
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A year ago, Gillian Melikian delivered a moving and memorable speech inside the Providence Performing Arts Center.
It was one of the highly-accomplished teenager’s best works, the Class …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/6/17
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An investigation by the Department of the Attorney General’s office into 23 Open Meetings Act complaints against the Town of Johnston regarding the Town Council’s January 10, 2017 meeting has …
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By Tim Forsberg
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7/6/17
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Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly last week. For more information on any of these items visit www.rilegislature.gov/pressrelease. House approves 2018 budget bill The House voted 64-11 to approve a $9.2
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7/6/17
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Although a resolution by Representative Camille Vella-Wilkinson (D-21 District, Warwick) to set up a panel of five people to objectively investigate sexual harassment claims within the Rhode Island National Guard was ultimately unsuccessful, the base
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7/5/17
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Washington Redskins’ and Rhode Island native Will Blackmon will return home to the Ocean State in July to host his third annual USA Football FUNdamentals clinic for youth. The free, one-day clinic, …
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7/2/17
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Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 13. Status on Public Hearings An ordinance amending Section 340-33 of the Town of Johnston code of ordinances entitled Parking or Storage of"
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7/2/17
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It’s back to the ’50s, when Broadway musicals were bright and cheery, the music was memorable, and the choreography splendid.
Bill Hanney’s Theatre by the Sea has recreated “The Music …
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By Don Fowler
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7/2/17
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If you're a history buff and enjoy browsing in-and-out of ageless structures of yesteryear, there will be plenty to do this Saturday, July 1, in Johnston. The award-winning Johnston Historical Society has agreed to team up with Historic
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/1/17
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Peggy Lessa, one of the veteran teachers at Johnston’s Early Childhood Center, may just have the most unique end of the school year tradition in Rhode Island.
Each year around this time, Lessa …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/1/17
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To the Editor: Protecting the environment and leaving a cleaner world to future generations should not be a controversial proposition, and government policies to make that a reality don't all need to be divisive either. The Consumer and Fuel Retailer
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7/1/17
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John Ricci has an angel as a co-pilot.
Nearly 51 years after purchasing a 1934 Cadillac Coupe, he has finally completed a total restoration of the car. It’s been a journey of starts and stops …
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By Tim Forsberg
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6/30/17
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Members of Johnston High School’s Class of 1977 celebrated the 40th reunion of their graduation at Oceanside at the Pier in Narragansett last Saturday, June 17, the same exact day they had crossed …
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Brandon Maxwell
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6/29/17
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John Ricci has an angel as a co-pilot.
Nearly 51 years after purchasing a 1934 Cadillac Coupe, he has finally completed a total restoration of the car. It’s been a journey of starts and stops …
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By Tim Forsberg
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6/29/17
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Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, June 12. STATUS ON PUBLIC HEARINGS An ordinance amending Article XX of chapter 340 of the Johnston Code of Ordinances entitled Compassion Centers &"
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6/29/17
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BREAKING AND ENTERING
Patrolman Matthew Leveillee responded to The Journey Clinic at 985 Plainfield St. on June 24 around 9:43 a.m. for a breaking and entering report in progress. Reports …
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6/29/17
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Sexual harassment within the United States military is an ongoing issue that has resulted in many committees, reports and action plans being crafted to try and assess the problem and provide better …
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/29/17
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The Narragansett Bay Commission (NBC) has had a couple of productive weeks for their Greenville Avenue sewer and water line extension project. The water line has been completed from the pump station …
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6/29/17
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