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Dimitri’s animal abuse bill advances

As a lawyer who does prosecutorial work for a couple of communities, state Senator Andrew Dimitri says that the some of the most disturbing cases he sees involve animal abuse. He says it always …
Volunteers at Walk With Cops were ready to serve coffee and sweets so attendees could fuel up before the walk.

Walk With Cops hits stride in the park again

You don’t need a badge to walk the beat. At least not when you’re on a Walk With Cops. The annual program, hosted by the Johnston Police Department since 1995, has been inviting …
Rhonda Brewster, center, advocated alongside other activists at the State House for stricter gun storage laws following her son’s death.

Bill would rename safe firearms storage law

After losing their son to gun violence in 2022, two Johnston parents dedicated themselves to advocating for stricter gun storage regulations. Now, a year after Rhode Island passed the Safe Storage …
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Johnston Senior High School Top 10

LUCAS ANDERSON Submitted photo #1 Lucas Anderson (Valedictorian) Future Plans (education) : Undergraduate: (Triple Major) …

OSDRI receives $60k donation

On Thursday, June 12, Operation Stand Down Rhode Island received a donation totaling over $60,000 from the former Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church, which sold its property earlier this year. …
For the past two years La Fazia organized a spring cleanup drive, gathering household cleaning items for people transitioning to more stable housing options.

“It just feels right to help others.”

By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media Staff Writer In many ways, 17-year-old Derek La Fazia is a typical teen.  Having just completed his junior year at LaSalle Academy, he likes to play …
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Skylar Batz hits the water with some young sailors

Edgewood Sailing School welcomes new director, adds STEM program

The Edgewood Sailing School is ramping up its preparations for another summer on the water and will be hosting some of its annual events along with some new additions as well. Taking the reins …
Mikhail Hulkow last year.

Hulkow battles back from surgery, takes 2nd at states

Bishop Hendricken wrestler Mikhail Hulkow made a splash his freshman season back in 2023 as he would go on to win the freshman state title. Things were looking up for the grappler as he was on the …

Ferri Jaguars have Dominant Season

The Ferri Jaguars completed their second undefeated season in a row with a 66-53 win over Deering Middle School last Thursday. Jordan Diclo led the team with 38 points, scoring more than half of …
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Frazier’s little library at the zoo from 2016, its first anniversary.

Love of Books

Warwick resident Katie Frazier’s Little Library endeavors are evidence that it really is the little things in life that make you happy. Growing up with a grandmother who read every day of …

Rundgren brings a unifying message with latest show

Todd Rundgren has amassed an incredible music resume since the 1970s. As a producer, he’s been involved in numerous acclaimed albums including The New York Dolls’ influential …
Meagan Lewis-Michelson as Patsy Cline with Mary Callanan as Louise Seger and The Bodacious Bobcats Band.

‘Always…Patsy Cline’ returns to Theatre By The Sea

Producer Bill Hanney brings “Always…Patsy Cline” back to the Theatre By The Sea after 22 years, and it is still as entertaining as ever. The two-character musical tribute to …
Police Logs

Johnston Police Log

DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE On May 29 at approximately 6:22 p.m. during a fixed post on Killingly Street, Officer Matthew Murphy observed a maroon Honda Accord traveling northbound on …

Johnston Police Log

DUI On May 27 around 8:45 p.m., Officer Patrick Gendreau observed a white sedan traveling southbound on George Waterman Road at an excessive rate of speed while traversing a corner. After …

Johnston Police Log

DRUG POSSESSION At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, Patrolman Matthew Lonardo observed a black Kia exiting the parking lot of the Ocean State Job Lob at 1493 Hartford Ave without …
Editorial

The Gaspee’s embers glow

Gaspee Days bring about the beginning of summer with a festive, patriotic flourish and an intensely local celebratory energy that you should experience at least once if you live in Rhode Island. …

A letter to 2025 high school grads

Hi there, young Rhode Islander. Congratulations on graduating high school and getting ready to enter the exciting world of adulthood. Although it might not be coming to you in your preferred …

Not all roads lead to college

For too long, the pathway from graduating high school to starting a good career has been filled with an overabundance of complexity, and more than a little elitism. For multiple generations, the …