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Two conflicting stories emerged last week in dueling radio, television and newspaper stories centered on the messy divorce case involving former Chief Justice Frank Williams’ personal driver, Pam...
Student performers ready to roll out the red carpetOver the last nine years, the Johnston High School dance and performing arts troupe has brought such favorites as The King and I, 42nd Street and Beauty and the Beast to the JHS stage. This ye...
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Spalding takes on environmental protection in New EnglandDuring his 20 years as executive director of Save The Bay, Curt Spalding sparked construction of the Save The Bay Center, spurred the construction of new sewer systems throughout the state and ov...
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Ferri says farewell to two beloved teachersWith a combined 77 years of service in the Johnston School Department, Joanne Fede and Mariano Carlino celebrated their retirement Friday at a well-attended party at the Alpine Country Club. Alt...
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Ferri gets proactive in reducing youth crimeLeo Rios has been working with children for a long time, but felt something was missing. When he heard about the work being done at Youth Crime Watch of America, he knew he had found it. “I’ve b...
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The Johnston Jr. Peewee Panther football team continued its quest for a shot in the Rhode Island Association of Pre-Teen Football Championship Game with an exciting match-up against the South Side ...
The pre-teen JV football Panthers defeated the 9-0, top seed South Side Saints in a 22-20 game last Sunday at Johnston High School. The victory earned them a berth in the 2009 Super Bowl against th...
On a windy and rainy night Friday, the Johnston High School football team controlled their own playoff destiny and came up with a last minute, 20-14 victory over the Central Knights at Johnston H...
The 2009 Johnston Panthers Varsity squad came into last Sunday's second-round playoff game fully aware of the task ahead of them. Knocking off the undefeated Jets on the road would take every oun...
The Miriam Hospital’s Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center (WCDRC) recently received six research grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling more than $12 million in funding, whi...
When peaking out the window at Johnston High School, students notice the leafless trees surrounding the school. The change in scenery not only marks the change in seasons, but it also indicates the...
Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, the first new Catholic school building in the state of Rhode Island in 40 years, officially opened its doors on Monday. “This school is a product o...
Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) will host Rhode Island Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Central Landfill at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. Rhode Islanders ...
Seniors RULE is a nonprofit organization whose members provide services for seniors. The RULE stands for resources unlimited – liaisons for elders. This holiday season Seniors RULE is sponsoring ...
The Providence VA Medical Center is co-sponsoring the 2009 Veterans Gather exhibit along with the University of Rhode Island Feinstein Providence Campus. The Gallery Night Reception and Open House ...
More than 100 years ago, James N. Arnold traipsed through the cemeteries of Johnston, recording each one. Today, the Johnston Historical Society continues that work. “We did an inventory of cem...
After an executive session that lasted more than two hours, the Town Council passed ordinances Monday amending the contract with Johnston Firefighters. The council points to health care and pensi...
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