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Lookout: Teachers unions out of touch with reality
Some of you reading this column are probably teachers, are related to a teacher, or know a teacher or two personally. So I want to preface my remarks by stating up front that I, like a lot of folk...
Mar 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Cliff Notes: Thompson on his way to the top
Whoever said that country music is born in Nashville, has obviously never been to Wisconsin. Josh Thompson, who burst onto the country music scene with his smash hit “Beer on the table” last fal...
Mar 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Taking out the trash On Wednesday morning, Mayor Joseph Polisena contacted the company in charge of distributing the Yellow Books that were recently delivered throughout the town. After several ...
Mar 11, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Let the games begin Residents of Johnston and North Providence are in for a treat when students from Johnston and North Providence take to the ice against Johnston Police Officers on March 21 f...
Mar 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Write of Way: Making miracles happen
“I knew that something wasn’t right but I never imagined ever that it would be cancer.” Not long after Lauren’s parents were delivered news they never thought they’d hear, doctors told them their...
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Lookout: Measuring Murphy's tenure as Speaker
Once again the Democrats have turned over the most powerful position in the state to one of their own, a smooth inside job. Providence Representative Gordon Fox has succeeded West Warwick Represe...
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Time to register for T-Ball Johnston Parks and Recreation will be holding registration for the 5- and 6-year-old co-ed T-Ball league from March 15 through April 2 at the Recreation office. All ...
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Write of Way: Making miracles happen
by Meg Fraser
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
“I knew that something wasn’t right but I never imagined ever that it would be cancer.” Not long after Lauren’s parents were delivered news they never thought they’d hear, doctors told them their...
Lookout: Measuring Murphy's tenure as Speaker
by John Hazen White Jr.
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Once again the Democrats have turned over the most powerful position in the state to one of their own, a smooth inside job. Providence Representative Gordon Fox has succeeded West Warwick Represe...
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by Meri R. Kennedy
Feb 26, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
Time to register for T-Ball Johnston Parks and Recreation will be holding registration for the 5- and 6-year-old co-ed T-Ball league from March 15 through April 2 at the Recreation office. All ...
Write of Way: Art imitating life
by Meg Fraser
Feb 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
It’s pretty much general knowledge that I’m a borderline OCD organized person. My plans change by the hour, and yet I can’t knowingly allow an inaccurate appointment to stay in my planner. It nee...
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by Meri R. Kennedy
Feb 19, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Calling all chili cooks Do you love chili? Do you have a great chili recipe? Then consider joining the Raging through the Ages Relay for Life team's second annual chili cook-off competition. Th...
Write of Way: Keeping it local
by Meg Fraser
Feb 12, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
When Senator Josh Miller seeks reelection for his District 28 Senate in Cranston seat this fall, he’s got a pretty solid body of work to demonstrate his contribution to the state’s economy. The c...
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Feb 12, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
Sweet on COPPS The Walk with COPPS program, sponsored by the Johnston Police Department and the Johnston Community Police, will hold a Hearts and Flowers Valentine's Day party at the Johnston Se...
Write of Way: Let's get together
by Meg Fraser
Feb 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
A few weeks back, I contacted a representative at Teach for America to see if she could track down some Johnston residents who had gone through the program. The idea crossed my mind, somewhat out o...
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Feb 05, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Let the band play on The Johnston High School band and chorus will hold a breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's on Putnam Pike in Smithfield on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 to 10 a.m. Seating is limit...
Write of Way: Stick to the issues, please
by Meg Fraser
Jan 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
And so it begins. Here we are, almost 10 months away from November elections, and already the silly season is underway. The months that follow will be filled with mean-spirited attacks, rumors ru...
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by Meri R. Kennedy
Jan 29, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
Sunset at the Center The Johnston Senior Center, located at 1291 Hartford Avenue, will hold a "Sunset at the Center" dinner tonight, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 and reservations must be m...
Write of Way: The difference an hour makes
by Meg Fraser
Jan 21, 2010 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
My boss said something last week that really struck a chord. Standing in front of a room of dignitaries and representatives from mentoring programs around the state, he said, “not all teachers are ...


 
 

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