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The top-seeded Johnston girls basketball team was upset 45-42 by No. 3 Hope in the Division IV Championship on Monday at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. The Panthers had beaten the Blue Wave …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/6/24
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1/24/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials this week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a …
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1/31/24
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VOTING INFORMATION
THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION
EARLY IN PERSON VOTING A FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 13, 2024 IN THE …
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3/7/24
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Stock up on your fly fishing flies by joining the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish & Wildlife Aquatic Resource Education’s annual Fall Fly Tying Program. …
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11/1/23
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To:Julia Ball 127 Betsey Williams Cranston,RI public auction will be held at 100 South st Johnston RI on December 30,2023at 900 am. The vehicle a 2010 Nissan 1C4RJFDJ9EC169627 belonging to the above. …
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12/21/23
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League held its Gymnastics State Championships last weekend at Rhode Island College, and Johnston freshman Gianna Desmarais was the school’s lone …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/21/24
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The intense heat of the summer of 2022 affected water quality in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams throughout Rhode Island, as well at sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. But 2023 was …
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2/29/24
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Ya gotta have heart! Many Johnston High School students had that and much, much, much more for one of the many annual storied traditions that are held on Cherry Hill. First off, it’s a Rite of …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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2/21/24
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Warwick and Cranston police officers attended training courses run by an organization now banned in nine states for its advocacy of unethical policing strategies and discriminatory rhetoric.
The …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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2/29/24
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Fishing for tautog (also called black fish) has been outstanding in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The fish are abundant and quite large.
Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, 21 inches or …
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11/8/23
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The Johnston girls basketball team continues to roll as it enters the final week of the regular season. With two pivotal matchups remaining, including one against first-place Davies, the Panthers are …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/14/24
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The Johnston girls basketball team rolled in its rematch against Davies, winning 61-39 and officially clinching the top seed in Division IV. The team will also enjoy a first-round bye in the opening …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/21/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The death of 18 people in a mass shooting last week in Maine – considered the safest state in the nation, based on FBI data (per WUSA9 TV) – shattered the belief that …
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11/1/23
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The Johnston girls soccer team was upset by Rogers in a 3-0 shutout in the Division IV Championship last weekend at Rhode Island College. After a scoreless first half, the Vikings would be granted a …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/15/23
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The Johnston football team fell in a heartbreaking 20-14 defeat to Middletown in the Division III Semifinals last week on the road. After falling being 14-0, the Panthers would come storming back in …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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11/15/23
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Looking back at the life of Francesco "Frank" Torelli of Johnston, it seemed he was destined to eventually succumb to a fatal head injury.
Born in Italy in 1868, Frank was involved in what …
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12/27/23
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A shadow has been cast on Green Development’s solar project plans in Johnston.
The opposition was nervous. A rumor had circulated through the ranks of Stop Johnston Solar (SJS) that the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/1/24
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You are the Target 12 investigative reporter and managing editor. Give us an overview of your responsibilities.
I wear two hats at WPRI. As an investigative reporter my role is to bring things …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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12/27/23
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