By ROB DUGUAY Typically, when it comes to making anything, the more time it takes the better the result. It's usually noticeable when something is hastily created versus being done deliberately. For the Providence pop rock trio The Dust Ruffles, this is
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By ROB DUGUAY
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9/17/21
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Earth Day this year is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024. The annual celebration, which first began in 1970 on April 22, has been going strong year to year, with people all over the globe doing …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI/Special to the Sun Rise
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4/17/24
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Rhode Island’s size, and the fact that elections here are community-run rather than directed by some large external organization, is one of the best safeguards against voter fraud.
“It’s …
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By John Howell
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11/5/16
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Ever since its founding many moons ago, and especially during the past decade at its “new” home at 1291 Hartford Avenue, the Johnston Senior Center has been many things for countless …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/26/18
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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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Town man faces federal drug trafficking, money laundering charges
A Johnston man accused of trafficking oxycodone and marijuana and laundering the profits has made an initial appearance in federal …
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Bu Daniel Kittredge
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10/24/16
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police Department.
SHOPLIFTING
A suspect who recently told officers, “It was me, man, I took the food. I have no money, what the …
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4/6/17
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Many people may be unaware of some of Rhode Island's most significant people: its farmers. The state has over 1,200 farms on more than 65,000 acres of farmland, which includes crops, pastures, …
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By Dawn Anderson
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5/27/17
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Goodwill games.
That’s just one name people are calling the Johnston Football League’s six games Panther football squads will play Sunday at Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Stadium against the CLCF …
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/1/17
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Maria M. (Pinheiro) Kellner, 81, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017.
Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Maria (Ruhland) Kellner. A lifetime educator, Maria retired …
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11/9/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police, Rhode Island State Police and other departments.
SHOPLIFTING
On February 16 at approximately 9:54 a.m. Patrolman David …
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3/1/18
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Four Johnston High School students, Allison Vessella, Sara Echeverria, Miguel Azanon and Mark Cruz, are about to become international ambassadors during a unique and historic two-week journey to Italy. They'll represent the town, as well
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By Pete Fontaine
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4/6/17
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In collaboration with community partners, Johnston Public Schools will host its third annual Technology Showcase as part of its blended learning initiative. The event will take place on June 1 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the Ferri Middle School
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5/27/17
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By TIM FORSBERG For the past 30 years, Johnston's Boy Scouts have been prepared to help those in need during the holiday season by doing a good turn and participating in the Scouting for Food drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and
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By Tim Forsberg
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11/9/17
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JOHNSTON ZONING BOARD AGENDA
December 28, 2017
Notice is here by given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold its monthly meeting on December 28, 2017 at 6:30 pm, at Johnston Senior Center, …
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1/9/18
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Johnston’s Police Department received $485,000 in federal funding last Monday that will be used for emergency services equipment. This funding comes from one of U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner’s …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI/Special to the Sun Rise
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4/18/24
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and its local partners will host Hiring Our Heroes, a hiring fair for veterans and military spouses, on Tuesday, October 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Warwick National Guard Armory, 541 Airport Road,
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10/24/16
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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
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By John Howell
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1/19/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments.
ROAD RAGE
According to a press release Wednesday from Col. Ann C. Assumpico, …
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4/6/17
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Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, April 10. 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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4/22/17
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There was excitement everywhere last Thursday evening on Cherry Hill, and it came in form of some special music and spectacular sounds. There was a certain blend of humor and happiness professionals like Matt Gingras and Ron Lamoureux
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/27/17
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The Johnston Youth Football League’s undefeated 12U Panthers don’t like having company atop the Blackstone Division of the American Youth Football Association.
So, Head Coach Gary Salzillo’s …
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By Pete Fontaine
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10/2/17
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Are you in the market for a new mattress?
If that’s the case, all you have to do is show up at the Johnston High School cafeteria Saturday and you just might find what you’ve been looking …
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By Pete Fontaine
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3/1/18
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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"
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/19/17
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“As mayor, it is always an honor to recognize special individuals in our town,” Joseph Polisena, the Town of Johnston’s top elected official, recently told a standing room only audience inside …
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By Pete Fontaine
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3/1/18
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