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Future elementary school students in Johnston will be shown how to climb to new heights at their new school, when it’s finished.
The Johnston School Building Committee recently approved …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/6/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …
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6/12/24
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24 years of Father-Daughter dances
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Henry Wallitsch attended his 24th Father Daughter Dance …
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11/15/12
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Judith Rebecca Umbriano, known to her loved ones as Judy, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Tempe, AZ, at the age of 85. Born on October 31, 1938, in Providence, RI, to Simon Altman and …
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2/8/24
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Cooking is a passion of Hubby’s, and he wants to get it right. Because his mom had always cooked corned beef with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, Hubby did also, although on our “no …
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3/20/24
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The Planet Fitness on Warwick Ave. has been the target of three bomb threats in three weeks, with the location having to evacuate on March 28, April 4 and April 9.
According to Warwick Police …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/11/24
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Last Tuesday, June 4, the RI House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill (H 7165A) that’s a step toward decriminalizing prostitution.
Lobbyists for decriminalized prostitution have …
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By DONNA M. HUGHES
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6/6/24
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The isolation of Covid and initial necessity of remote learning hit four years ago, but the young men and women who would become Johnston High School’s Class of 2024 did not let the pandemic …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI/Special to the Sun Rise
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6/18/24
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On Feb. 10, 1933, the Johnston home of Richard Henry Lee burned to the ground, reportedly destroying hundreds of historic relics belonging to the famous Lee family of the south.
Richard’s …
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6/5/24
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Debt is a four-letter word, and in many instances, a high amount of debt is perilous. However, debt isn’t always a black mark on individuals’ financial résumés.
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6/12/24
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It was a sad day in Hollywood last week with the passing of Carl Weathers. Weathers, a professional football player turned actor, passed away at 76 years old, leaving a legacy that was always …
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2/7/24
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The 2024-25 Broadway Season was introduced at last week’s press conference, and PPAC Chairman Joe Walsh proclaimed that the Future is now, with one of the strongest Broadway shows including …
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By Don Fowler
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3/20/24
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Doesn't get 'Spookier' than this
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Photos by Pete Fontaine
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10/27/11
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The south section of Atwood Avenue is lined with American and Italian flags.
However, it’s the iconic banner — hung over the heavily traveled road around this time every year …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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7/30/21
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It is not often you get a win, win when engaging in fisheries research. But the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) is trying to find out what impact offshore wind farms have on …
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2/7/24
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If you grew up in Rhode Island chances are McCoy Stadium and the Pawtucket Red Sox hold a special place in your memory. Most locals agree that losing the team, and now the stadium, is a heartbreaking …
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2/14/24
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8/31/11
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Flames of Hope burn bright in RI
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The annual Flames of Hope Celebration...
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10/10/12
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Billy is a sharp dressed man! This handsome one year old Tuxedo is longing for your love and affection. His eyes sparkle with excitement when you meet him and once he knows you, he's a big mush! …
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1/17/24
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Theatre By The Sea opens its summer season with a dazzling old chestnut of a musical, “A Chorus Line.”
The musical, which plays for nearly two and a half hours without intermission, …
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Theatre Review By DON FOWLER
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6/5/24
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