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BRIDGE DATA: RIDOT provided this Greystone Bridge traffic chart from 2019. The state department says this data supports their decision to cancel a full bridge rebuild, and instead propose a pedestrian bridge gated to vehicular traffic (but accessible by emergency vehicles).

Johnston mayor calls RIDOT's Greystone Bridge fix proposal ‘half-baked’

Johnston and North Providence have their own bridge issues. For four years, a small bridge connecting the two towns has been closed to vehicular traffic. “I’m just coming here …

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 …
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 …
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Karin Silva Gorman for Senate District 25

Johnston Republican Town Committee endorses slate of Johnston candidates

The Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC) recently announced endorsements for Johnston candidates Karin Silva Gorman for Senate District 25, Richard Fascia for State Rep District 42, Nicola …

38th annual Greek Festival

They left the doors to Demetrakas Hall open, so you could smell the Greek sweets in the hall. It looked like winter in the room, powdered sugar falling like flurries. It was the last Tuesday in …

‘A love story’: Colleen Mellor to give book talk on caring for partner with Alzheimer’s

Colleen Mellor is a former Cranston teacher of 30 years, a former realtor of nine years, a Providence Journal columnist, an author of multiple books and a Warwick resident since the ’90s. She …
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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 …
Tim Regan with his wife Kathy. (Photos courtesy RI Hockey Hall of Fame)

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. …

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 …
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DADS ROCK: The Edgewood Dads Club, a returning band, is entirely comprised of local dads and performs covers of some of their favorite hits from back in the day.

Rocking Pawtuxet to repair the park

On Saturday at noon, local bands will take to the stage to make a lasting mark on the village of Pawtuxet. The second annual You Rock the Neighborhood Music Fest will be held at Pawtuxet Park to …
Andrew Iacovelli, Jack Clarke, Michael Greene and James Lucey in Burbage Theatre Company’s production of ‘The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong.’

Farcical, physical, funny comedy at Burbage

If you like your theatre farcical, physical, and flat-out funny, get on over to Pawtucket’s Burbage Theatre for 75 zany minutes, as the talented ensemble cast performs “The One-Act Play …

Olivia Dolphin aims to get ‘Better’ with new album

Life is not meant to be stagnant where every day is the same routine over and over again. Growth is a central part to this plane of existence we’re all on, whether it’s professional, …
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Jonathan Costa (CAPTURED)

Cranston home invasion suspect apprehended in Florida; stolen Ferrari recovered

A Cranston man is in custody following a Ferrari theft and car chase spanning the entire East Coast, from Rhode Island to Florida. A Pawtucket man remains at large. Around 3:20 a.m., Aug. 24, …
SUSPECT DEAD: Police shot and killed James Harrison, 52, of 4 Ligian Court, Johnston, following a triple shooting (double homicide), on May 24, 2023. This week, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office concluded that Harrison’s shooting death by police was reasonable and justified.

AG: Police cleared in 2023 fatal shooting of double homicide suspect on Johnston-Cranston line

Police fired more than 140 bullets at James Harrison. At least 10 projectiles found their target. According to a multi-agency investigation, however, the use of deadly force was warranted and …
NEW AND IMPROVED LAW: Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. heard Tanya Rocchio’s concerns and agreed. He has proposed major changes to the town’s dog barking ordinance and on Tuesday he addressed Johnston Town Council during the new law’s first reading.

The old law says barking in Johnston could mean the death penalty for your dog

Tanya Rocchio was surprised to see a Johnston Animal Control officer pull into her driveway. Her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — were outside. They might have been barking. …
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Editorial
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
To the Editor, Rhode Island has the distinction of being the only state in New England where no state-owned forests are protected from logging. Instead, the Rhode Island Department of …
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 …
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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. …
LEARNING THE ROPES: Youth sailors get ready to hit the water. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Edgewood sets sail on another summer of fun
The Edgewood Sailing School in Cranston is set for another busy summer as it looks to provide top-notch instruction and opportunities to sailors old and new. The school recently began its youth …
TO THE BIGS: Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Johnston native Nick Raposo called up to MLB by Cardinals
On Saturday, Johnston native Nick Raposo was called up to make his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Raposo was …

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 …