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January 23, 2025

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Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

Hello. Again. Six years ago, following a six-year career here, I stood up from the editor’s chair at the Johnston Sun Rise for what I thought was the last time. I was off to work for …

Renowned Chef Cooking Up Community and Connection at Senior Center

Richard DelFino, executive director of the Johnston Senior Center, knows that when new guests and clients arrive, they almost all have rich life stories to tell. He also knows that while many …

RIPTA Accommodates Amazon Employees

People who work at the new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Johnston now have more commuting options – and possible assistance with transportation costs from their employer. The Rhode Island …

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Perfect Attendance

A standing ovation is in order for the 174 remarkable students at Thornton Elementary School who achieved perfect attendance in the month of December. These young scholars, too many to fit in one …

A Winter Wonderland in Johnston

Residents embraced the first significant snowfall of 2025 with enthusiasm, turning the town into a picturesque winter scene. While the storm wasn’t one for the record books, it was more than …

Allison Courtemanche with all of the medals she has earned.

Disney magic with Dad and a fairy grandmother

Johnston’s own Raymond Courtemanche and his daughter, Allison, recently made magical memories during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in Orlando, Florida. From Jan. 8 through 12, Raymond …

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Sports

Calabro leading Bison as 2-sport standout

Johnston native Sofia Calabro enjoyed a breakout season with the Nichols College field hockey team and is gearing up for this upcoming ice hockey season for the Bison as well. The sophomore standout …

JLL seniors win fall ball title

The Johnston Little League Senior fall ball baseball team entered a state-wide tournament hosted by District 4 Cumberland and would take first place. Other teams included were Lincoln, Smithfield, …

SENIOR SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES: Johnston hosted the Rhode Island Senior Softball Championship at the Wood Lake Park field on Sunday, Sept. 29, when East Providence Yacht Club faced off against City Life Productions/Sprit of Hope in a three-game series.

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 …

RhodyLife

Steve Burke holds a frame of bees. The frame has hexagonal cells used to raise the young (brood rearing) and store food.

Sharing the Buzz

What do actor Morgan Freeman, poet Sylvia Plath, former first lady Michelle Obama and the Von Trapp family from “The Sound of Music” all have in common? They have all kept bees. And now …

Theatre By The Sea Announces 2025 Local Auditions

Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces equity and non-equity adult auditions for its 2025 Summer season. The theater is seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be …

Thomas ‘bringing the energy’ in return to Ocean State

University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 …

Police Logs

Police Log 1/23/25

CREDIT CARD FRAUD On Jan. 9 at about 9:06 p.m., Officer Matthew Murphy observed a silver Ford F-250 pickup truck traveling northbound at an allegedly excessive rate of speed, which he measured …

You look familiar

Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. (left) chats with Town Sergeant Steve “Sheik” Mallane at Tuesday›s inauguration. Mallane has been true to his civil post for 40 years, helping town …

Police Log 1/16/2025

Editorial

Disagreement without disrespect

On a day when we marked the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., we watched a peaceful transfer of power as President Donald J. Trump was sworn into office for a second term. We hope this …

Reasons for hope on housing front

While the dawn of a new year provides a new hope for continued progress in our state, one of the most persistent and complex challenges we face remains as daunting as ever. The lack of truly …

The Greater Providence Y’s Commitment to You

It’s January, and I’m sure by now you’ve been bombarded with promotions and advertisements from gyms and fitness centers urging you to sign up with some version of the tired …