A shadow has been cast on Green Development’s solar project plans in Johnston.
The opposition was nervous. A rumor had circulated through the ranks of Stop Johnston Solar (SJS) that the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/1/24
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The prayers worked.
Sister Daisy’s still healing but she’s back in her St. Rocco School classroom.
“It’s a miracle,” said the nun and second-grade teacher.
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/30/24
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Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced last week that a Johnston man has been found guilty by a Providence County Superior Court jury of the murder of Mario Diaz, stemming from a …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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On Tuesday, Rhode Island State Police announced the arrest Joseph L. Giudici, 40, of 7 Canonchet Trail, Johnston, for Driving Under the Influence after he struck two marked Rhode Island State Police …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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1/25/24
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Too little too late or better late than never?
Four months later and at least two subsequent significant flood events since September’s soaking storms, the Federal Emergency Management …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/25/24
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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A Johnston hauling company paid Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) more than $37 million since 2017, under the landfill’s former boss, according to financial data released …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/24/24
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WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But …
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By ALEXANDER CASTRO
Rhode Island Current
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1/24/24
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Two federal agencies have begun working in Rhode Island to assist disaster victims in applying for federal relief funding.
Following President Joe Biden’s approval of a declaration …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/24/24
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The water’s still waist deep and starting to freeze along Belfield Drive, cutting 10 Johnston homes — and around 30 residents — off from civilization, emergency services, fuel and …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/17/24
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Early on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, Rhode Island was hit with its second significant flooding event in less than a month. This came just days after President Biden made FEMA assistance …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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1/17/24
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Three forms of respiratory illness, including a new variant of COVID-19 are increasing in prominence since the Christmas holiday prompting Kent Hospital to require all visitors to mask as of Friday …
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By JOHN HOWELL and ADAM ZANGARI
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1/11/24
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On Nov. 16, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation renewed a three-year agreement valued at $575,791 annually with president and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad, making him one of the highest-paid state employees, yet a far cry from URI men's basketball coach Ryan "Archie" Miller, who is paid $1,405,000.05 according to a Channel 12 report
Under the agreement approved by the board …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/11/24
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A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow.
The restaurant chain missed their spot …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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Johnston has the lowest-paid mayor in the Ocean State.
Should the town’s next mayor get a $50,000 raise, from the current $75,000 annual salary to at least $125,000, as several members of …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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As the Johnston Sun Rise went to the printers Wednesday morning, Johnston’s emergency management officials had barely finished celebrating good news from the federal government when a fresh …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/10/24
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Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung is officially running for mayor of Cranston
In a letter addressed to “My Friends” and accompanying flier acquired by the Cranston Herald, State Rep for the …
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By LAUREN MARSELLA
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1/10/24
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Three forms of respiratory illness, including a new variant of COVID-19 are increasing in prominence since the Christmas holiday prompting Kent Hospital to require all visitors to mask as of Friday …
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By JOHN HOWELL and ADAM ZANGARI
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1/10/24
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The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/2/24
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