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IT NEVER CAUGHT ON: The hotdog bun machine that was designed to bake a bun with a bed for a hotdog is one of many displays of food preparation equipment.
Rich flavor of a culinary story
Ever wonder if there was an alternative to sliced hot dog buns? Of course, store bought buns are already cut although it isn’t always the easiest thing to keep a hot dog nestled between the two … more
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POST-GRADUATION: College could become more affordable for Johnston grads like those pictured above during last year’s ceremony.
Governor makes pitch for free tuition
When it comes to cutting the car tax and sending students to college with two years of free tuition, Governor Gina Raimondo’s Deputy Chief of Staff Kevin Gallagher thinks Rhode Island can walk and … more
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CCRI professor Wayne Suits
CCRI lab plays role in drug believed to reverse Alzheimer's
A collaboration between the Community College of Rhode Island, the University of Rhode Island, and the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME proved incredibly exciting for professor Wayne Suits who … more
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BATSFORD
Persistence leads to progress for Johnston woman with rare brain illness
The time it takes to find a good doctor and get relief from a life-threatening brain illness can seem endless, but persistence and the will to survive has been Nikki Batsford's saving grace thus far in her ongoing struggle with more
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Sophomore Ryan DeCesare project was “Chemical vs. Natural preservatives on color stability and food safety in salami.”
Young scientists research telepathy, food preservatives, blue green algae
For Cranston resident Austin Theroux, a freshman at Bishop Hendricken High School, an interest in complex power Psychology was the motivation for his experiment, “Ganzfeld Telepathy.” German for … 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. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE The Rhode Island State Police recently announced the arrest of a Massachusetts woman for suspicion of driving under the more
Trump’s travel ban gets mixed reviews
Recent executive orders issued by President Trump targeting immigration from countries in the Middle East have drawn significant attention from Rhode Island’s elected officials and community … more
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CENTENARIAN CAKE: This was the classic cake that Mario “Jim” Maccarone’s family enjoyed during his 100th birthday party at his residence - The Bridge at Cherry Hill - in Johnston.
Man of many stars celebrates 100 years
Mario “Jim” Maccarone may be Rhode Island’s newest centenarian, but he holds another distinction as one of the Ocean State’s most unique entrepreneurs of all time. His four children – … more
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GETTING READY: The Johnston School Department hopes for the best but is prepared for the worst as it readies for possible winter storms.
Decision to cancel or delay school isn’t made lightly
It’s that time of year when snow causes school cancellations and children get sick with the flu, and Johnston’s schools are taking steps to prepare for both. “When I hear there’s going to … more
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BECKY’S BAG: Rebecca Bessette of It Works products holds a speedy bag that was part of her display of health and fitness items during the recent “Girl Power” event in Johnston.
Rondeau's 'Girl Power` celebrates female athletes
By PETE FONTAINE If Christina Rondeau has her way, Rhode Island will have a unique non-profit that will honor women for their many outstanding performances in the sports world. Rondeau, who is an icon in kickboxing and professional boxing arenas as more
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Police Log
THREE-CAR ACCIDENT On Jan. 19 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Patrolman Remy Mendez along with Patrolman David Galligan and Sargent Megan Boulet responded to the area of 648 Killingly St. for a report of a three-car motor vehicle accident with no injuries. more
GOVERNOR’S GROUP: After receiving two official JHS jackets, Gov. Gina Raimondo was surrounded by the Panthers’ champion cheerleading squad and later took photos with each member of the team.
Rally for free college
By PETE FONTAINE Editors note: Due to a production error, this story did not run in full in last week's edition. This is an edited version of that story. Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is concerned about the state's youth and their futures. Last more
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PATS PICKER: Ted Whiteley chose the Pats, 34-23.
The team that knows who's going to win Super Bowl
By PETE FONTAINE Sunday's Super Bowl LI will come down to what team wins the battle of the trenches and can fend off any and all arsenals. So, the Sun Rise asked Johnston's real heroes - staffers at the Department of Public Works who certainly face all more
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KEY EXCHANGE: North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi accepts the keys for Calef Elementary School from Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena after an accord was reached between the two communities.
Sharing resources: town leases empty school to North Providence
Editors note: Due to a production error, this story did not run in full in last week’s edition. This is an edited version of that story. Thanks to an arrangement reached between Mayor Joseph … more
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PEACEFUL TURNOUT: Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements, JR. estimated that 7,000 people turned out at the State House for the RI Women’s Solidarity Rally.
Our Small State Joins a Big Cause
By MERI R. KENNEDY From Australia to Alaska, London to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria to Antarctica, pink-knitted hats stretched, as an estimated 4.7 million people from all over the world attended simultaneous, peaceful sister marches" on January 21 to show" more
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MIGHTY MOMENT: JHS cheerleaders Fallon Davis and Gabriella Costantini join Gov. Raimondo and Mayor Polisena at Tuesday’s rally.
Rally for free college
By PETE FONTAINE Tuesday morning, Raimondo held an old-fashioned- rally in the Johnston High School auditorium to drum up support for Rhode Island's Promise, a proposal that would guarantee graduating seniors two free years of college, fees and tuition, more
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KEY EXCHANGE: North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi accepts the keys for Calef Elementary School from Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena after an accord was reached between the two communities.
Town leases school to N. Providence
Thanks to an arrangement reached between Mayor Joseph Polisena and North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi, about 275 students from the neighboring community will soon attend school in … more
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Johnston single-family home sales jumped 26% in 2016
By JOHN HOWELL Following a statewide trend, Johnston single-family home sales increased in 2016 according to a report released Wednesday by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. Single-family home sales in the town totaled 363 for the year, an more
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SHOWING WHAT HE’S LEARNED: Michael DeAngelis demonstrates to Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo how quickly he can navigate.
Technology transforms early learning for kindergartners
By TIM FORSBERG While Johnston's high school seniors may soon enjoy free tuition at the state's public colleges and universities, the district's youngest students - kindergarteners - are now experiencing the best of the next generation in education. I" more
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WITNESSING HISTORY: Nisa M. Villareal, a 2013 graduate of Johnston High School and senior at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, is all smiles in the nation’s Capitol where she took in last Friday’s inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States.
Villareal attends Inauguration with students from Quinnipiac
By PETE FONTAINE Johnston resident Nisa Villareal was one of 38 students from Quinnipiac University who last Friday witnessed history at the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States. Quinnipiac professors Scott more
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CRAFTING A READER: Joey Zinni Jr., 22 months old, enjoys coloring during story-time at the Mohr Library. For a complete list of upcoming programs at the library, see the Sun Rise Scoops column in today's paper.
A library card opens up a world of resources
By MARY JOHNSON Getting your first library card is a right of passage, and Meri Carney, the Mohr Library's Children's Librarian, is happy to issue cards for every member of a family. While many families enjoy the ritual of bringing a child into the more
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Raimondo pushes free tuition plan
After being announced this weekend, Governor Gina Raimondo spent the week continuing to promote her free tuition proposal, Rhode Island's Promise, at Monday's Martin Luther King Breakfast, Tuesday's State of the State address and Wednesday's more
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CLASSIC CAREER: Emilio John “Emo” Sabitoni (center) shares a special moment with Mayor Joseph Polisena and Chief Richard Tamburini after receiving congratulations for his ongoing 45-year-plus law enforcement career.
Emo Sabitoni: Ageless Police Officer
Emilio John Emo" Sabitoni has seen and done it all during his 45-year plus career with the Johnston Police Department. Sabitoni started his law enforcement career in Johnston in 1968 as a special officer working details at a liquor" more
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A large crowd attended the rally to protect the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, at the Johnston Senior Center on Sunday. Local Democrats vowed to fight the Republican plan to dismantle the ACA.
Delegation vows fight to save best of Obamacare `just begun'
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse had people laughing at a rally to save the Affordable Care Act. The Republicans have already taken the first steps to dismantle it in the wake of Donald Trump's election and their impending control of both the more
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SAFETY CONCERN: After a fatal car crash at the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Bishop Hill Road in December, Johnston resident Barbara Carroll Quaranto has worked to change the traffic light pattern to prevent future accidents.
Two charged in wake of accident that killed teens
“There was a horrific accident last month where two teenagers died, and I was there,” said Barbara Carroll Quaranto of Saran Drive during public comments at the Town Council meeting this week. … more
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