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SunRise Scoops - July 10, 2025
July 15 – Fishing and Sea Shore Exploration: Join the Providence Urban Wildlife Conservation Partnership and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental …
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7/10/25
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High Honors
Michael Abbruzzi 2025
Melissa Aguilar 2025
Temitope Ajayi 2025
Skyla Almeida 2026
Eva Alves 2025
Lucas Anderson 2025
Samaya Anzivino 2027
Isabella …
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7/10/25
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From the flowers that bloom in window boxes to the dishes that are carefully placed before lunchtime guests, almost everything at the Johnston Senior Center relies on the work of volunteers.
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/10/25
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PROVIDENCE – A Johnston-based real estate investment firm, the company’s owner and an employee of the real estate investment firm were sentenced in U.S. District Court today [June 9] for …
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7/10/25
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The Johnston School Committee voted Tuesday night to appoint Georgia Fortunato as interim superintendent of schools. Fortunato will serve in the role until the committee confirms a permanent …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/10/25
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Jim Verde is used to surprising people.
Owning and maintaining his own vineyard is impressive enough. But what astonishes people even more is that his vineyard is in Johnston, Rhode Island, …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/10/25
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A Johnston resident is looking to open a martini bar on Atwood Avenue, but opposition from neighbors might have his proposal on the rocks.
Ronald Webster made a case for his Classic Martini Bar …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/10/25
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At about 1:50 AM on June 26, a Johnston police officer conducted a motor vehicle stop of a gray Chevrolet Silverado traveling west near Plainfield Street and School Street. The vehicle …
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7/10/25
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RECKLESS DRIVING, HIGH SPEED PURSUIT
On June 24 at about 5 p.m., Johnston Police responded to Warwick Police Headquarters to take custody of a teenager wanted out of their department for …
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7/10/25
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The Johnston Little League All-Star teams stayed busy this past week as they continued to grind through the District I brackets.
The 12-U team most recently faced Fox Point on the road and fell …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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7/9/25
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Bella
Are you ready to open your heart and home to this beautiful girl?? Meet Bella, she's got the biggest smile and the biggest heart too! I love to explore …
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7/9/25
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Going to the eye doctor can be intimidating. But Dr. Giulio Diamante hopes that when patients enter OPTX Rhode Island, his ophthalmology practice and eyeglass store in Johnston, the sight of familiar …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/3/25
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With rich pistachio cream, crunchy bits of phyllo dough and enough indulgent layers of chocolate to induce a food coma, it’s no surprise that the Dubai Chocolate Sundae went viral.
Since …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/3/25
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SunRise Scoops - July 3, 2025
July 9 – Storytime with a Furry Friend: Join RISPCA humane educators at 10:30 a.m. at the Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library for a special story time …
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7/3/25
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Legislation to increase penalties for driving the wrong way on a highway or an entrance/exit ramp has been signed into law and is now in effect.
The bill was sponsored by sponsored by Deputy …
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7/3/25
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DUI, WEAPONS POSSESSION
On June 15 at about 9:29 p.m., Patrolman Patrick Gendreau and another officer observed a motor vehicle traveling roughly 10 mph above the speed limit on Atwood Avenue and …
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7/3/25
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Construction of Johnston’s new elementary school is now roughly halfway complete, with the project remaining on budget and on time. The building is expected to open its doors to new students by …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/3/25
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Wielding giant blue scissors and bright smiles, state and local officials joined Amazon representatives on Tuesday to commemorate the opening of Johnston’s robotics fulfillment center with a …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/3/25
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Public interviews began on Monday for candidates looking to succeed Bernard DiLullo as superintendent of Johnston Public Schools. After the last interview concludes next Monday, a subcommittee will …
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By TARA MONASTESSE
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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7/3/25
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