Johnston Sun Rise
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Paul A. Suttell, chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, called it an “important ceremony that will further help protect our people and keep our courtrooms safe.”
Col. Steven …
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By Pete Fontaine
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11/15/16
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Something new has been added at the Johnston Indoor Recreation Center.
It’s a colorful and classy sign that even offers a “welcome” to visitors who recently have come from all over New …
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By Pete Fontaine
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6/19/17
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) will hold an informational meeting to review Rhode Island’s new monitoring and contingency response plan for harmful algae blooms …
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By Captain Dave Monti
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9/9/17
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The first grade classes at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School in Johnston recently learned about Veterans Day up close. The district has embarked on a Blended Learning Initiative, where each …
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11/24/17
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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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The Home Depot Foundation “Team Depot” is teaming up with Operation Stand Down RI to renovate six housing units at the Tony DeQuattro Veteran Complex located at 1010 Hartford Avenue in Johnston …
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10/18/17
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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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Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and on average the Johnston Fire Department responds to approximately five carbon monoxide related calls each week. But thanks to a local carbon monoxide detector giveaway program, more Johnston
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By Tim Forsberg
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5/5/17
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Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena took on a new and exciting role Saturday, as did chief of staff Doug Jeffrey. Both Polisena and Jeffrey served as a two-person public relations band while greeting people from all over the Northeast.
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/24/17
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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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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments.
MARIJUANA FOUND
After an exhaustive investigation, at approximately 10:00 am on …
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7/28/17
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The CCRI men’s soccer team traveled to Brockton, Massachusetts, for a Region XXI Division championship game. For the Knights, they would have to win to force a Game 3 of the championship against …
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11/5/17
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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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There were handmade decorations everywhere inside Johnston's Early Childhood Center last week. There was artwork on bulletin boards and classroom doors, with each piece geared towards education and to represent books such as those by
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By Pete Fontaine
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5/5/17
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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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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
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/14/17
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It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.
That ageless adage, which has often been used regarding a specific sports team’s performance in a myriad of situations, could …
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By Pete Fontaine
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7/28/17
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JOHNSTON ZONING BOARD AGENDA
September 28, 2017
Notice is here by given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold its monthly meeting on September 28, 2017 at 6:30 pm, at Johnston Senior …
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9/28/17
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Steven D. Gaunt, a lifelong resident of Johnston, affectionately known to many as Stevatz, Gaunt or 28, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday November 19, 2017.
Born in Providence he …
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11/25/17
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DRIVING UNDER
THE INFLUENCE
On Nov. 22 at approximately 11:03 p.m. Officers Jedidiah Pineau and Timothy Marshall started following a 2010 black Kia being driven by Christopher Cesario, 22, of …
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12/14/17
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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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By HARRY KANE Finally, there's light at the end of the tunnel for Nikki Batsford. The Johnston resident, who has hydrocephalus, said she might finally get access to a doctor who she believes could save her life. Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the
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By Harry Kane
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11/3/16
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By MERI R. KENNEDYSanta's Arrival in Garden City this Saturday Santa Claus will arrive in the Garden City Center, Cranston, on Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gazebo. Santa arrives via a horse drawn hayride at 11 a.m. Professional photos available
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By Meri R. Kennedy
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11/26/16
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The case of Aaron Andrade could be a turning point in Rhode Island, but we are years away from knowing. Last week, the 25-year-old pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Kristen Coutu. Andrade was given a 40-year sentence,
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4/19/17
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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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