REMEMBERING BURR: Friends raised nearly $12,000 at a fundraiser celebrating the life of Mike Burr, who passed away in September.

October 15, 2024

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Johnston hosts Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at Wood Lake Park

Johnston recently hosted the Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at the Wood Lake Park field. On Sunday, Sept. 29, a three-game series between East Providence Yacht Club and City Life …

Celebrating the legacy of Johnston's Mike Burr

On Saturday, Oct. 5, it seemed as if the entire town of Johnston came together to celebrate the life of one of their own, Mike Burr, a.k.a. “Burr.”

SIGNS FOR JUSTICE: The family of Dillon Viens unveiled a granite stone at Johnston Memorial Park, in his memory last weekend. Family and friends gathered last weekend to remember Dillon; they hung signs on the fence near the park’s newest memorial.

Two years later, the family of Dillon Viens is still fighting

On a fall day in October, Rhonda Brewster unveiled a granite stone in front of family and friends, which now sits in Johnston Memorial Park in honor of her late son. The stone reads “in …

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Meet the Johnston Historical Society at the Biltmore Hotel (sort of)

Have you ever stayed at the Biltmore? The Johnston Historical Society will host a historical presentation on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Watch for further details (time and place) in future editions. …

PLANNING ON IT: The proposed floorplan for a new Johnston High School was recently presented to the Johnston School Building Committee. (Image courtesy SLAM)

TIMEOUT: Johnston Town Council president calls for pause in new school construction

The head of Johnston Town Council has called for a pause in new school construction projects. “I think the state needs to enact legislation to increase aid to communities based on this …

A SCOUT SENDOFF: Members of Boys Scout Troop 20 of Johnston were up early Sunday morning to cheer 57 veterans as they boarded Honor Flight High Voltage for a day in Washington DC. Here they surround Vietnam veteran Thomas Cathers of North Kingstown before clearing security.

General ‘one of the guys’ on Honor Flight

For the first time since retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell founded the Rhode Island Honor Flight in 2012, a three-star general made the trip to the nation’s capitol, but the general …

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Sports

THE WINNERS: The winning team included members Doreen Balmforth, Ralph Votta, Janice Desjardins and John Signore Jr.

Johnston Senior Center holds its inaugural bocce tournament on the Citizens Bank campus

They bowled in the shadow of the Citizens Bank clock tower as Scout the robotic watchdog stood guard. Senior citizens from across the region gathered on the sprawling Citizens campus in Johnston …

KISS THE RING: Boston Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca shows off his 2008 championship ring after addressing the crowd on Tuesday in Providence.

Welcome home, Joe

Joe Mazzulla’s victory tour continued on Tuesday morning when he was welcomed by Gov. Dan McKee at the Rhode Island State House to be honored for leading the Boston Celtics to their 18th NBA …

THE WINNING PITCHER: Cole Auclair deals.

City Champs

The Warwick Continental American and Warwick North Little Leagues got together to carry on their annual City Series last week, and WCA’s Greenwood Credit Union took the best-of-3 series by …

RhodyLife

October In Past Years

20 Years Ago Julianne Moore starred in the sci-fi thriller, “The Forgotten.” Alec Baldwin starred in a hilarious Hollywood satire, “The Last Shot.” Simon Pegg starred in …

Happiness is Free

A recent poll taken of 2,000 adults indicated that 84% report that they try to go out of their way to help others on the premise of “what goes around, comes around.” My belief is that …

Was it suicide?

On Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, 1912, Claus Wisberg left his home on Providence’s Shafter Street in the company of his trusty hunting dog. They set out for Waterman Woods — a heavily …

Police Logs

FLOW CHART: Above, U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha’s office shared an organization flow chart, depicting the diverters’ role as second in command of the alleged theft ring. (Image courtesy U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha’s Office)

60,000 ‘stolen’ items seized

First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed …

Providence pawn shop owner charged with buying stolen Tiffany rings worth $378,000

A Providence pawn shop owner has been charged in Sixth Division District Court in Providence with buying 108 18 karat gold rings, valued at $378,000, that he knew to be stolen, following an …

Shots fired at Cranston police responding to domestic disturbance; terminally ill suspect found dead

Police shut Harding Avenue down Tuesday night following gunfire linked to a “domestic disturbance.” Law enforcement used drones and robots in an unsuccessful attempt to defuse a …

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

Dasha

This adorable “red head” is sweet and affectionate! Dasha is an ten month old Black Mouth Cur mix with a zest for life! She loves to run around as play and can dash like the wind, hence …

Editorial

A time of transition, and new beginnings

With Rhode Islanders getting a much-needed reprieve from recent, relentlessly scorching heat waves this week, it provides an opportunity to ponder the transitional nature of August; a month that …

Letters

LETTER: The horse should come before the cart

To the Editor, Over the years, running for local offices I always left my calling card via, telling it the way it is, knowing I was paving the way for future candidates that believe “the …

HALL OF FAMERS: Bill Bennett and his family

Elite company

Two Cranston legends were inducted into the Rhode Island Hockey Hall of Fame this month, as Bill Bennett and Tim Regan heard their names called as they were enshrined in a loaded 2024 class. …

BACKSTOP: Dean Paris makes a stop this past season with the New England Scorpions. (Submitted photos)

Paris leads Scorpions to title

Dean Paris is preparing for his final high school go-around and will be riding a wave of momentum after enjoying a big summer baseball season with the New England Scorpions. The Scorpions had a …

DOMINATING MYRTLE: The Gershkoff 14-U team last week at Myrtle Beach. (Submitted photo)

Gershkoff wins at nationals

The Gershkoff/Top Notch Lightning Elite 14-U baseball team traveled down to Myrtle Beach for the Youth Baseball Nationals Tournament series, and came back champions. The tournament included the top …

RIIL, RISBCA unveil award winners

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League held a banquet as the RI Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association unveiled its postseason awards for this past spring season and many locals were recognized. …

Gaspee 5K expects largest race ever

The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever. The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has …