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1/16/25
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Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. (left) chats with Town Sergeant Steve “Sheik” Mallane at Tuesday›s inauguration. Mallane has been true to his civil post for 40 years, helping town …
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1/16/25
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The City’s Congressional delegation this week announced that approximately $2 million in federal funding has been earmarked to help address chronic flooding in the town center.
U.S. …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/16/25
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
The Johnston Historical Society learned last week that a former resident and native son, who is also an architect, historian and scholar, has donated $50,000 to help …
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The Johnston School Department is facing a mounting budget deficit, now approaching $2 million, a situation that has raised concerns among local officials and residents.
In recent interviews, …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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1/16/25
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The Johnston Town Council’s 2025 calendar year began with pomp and circumstance before a standing room only audience on January 13.
After being sworn-in by the mayor and re-elected as …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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1/16/25
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Jonah Johnston needs your vote today or tomorrow to advance in a nationwide competition sponsored by the American Bankers Association Financial Education Campaign.
A Johnston resident [yes, his …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/16/25
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The Johnston School Committee convened on January 14 for a reorganization of its officers and subcommittees.
This meeting is the first reflecting a major change in the committee’s makeup. …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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1/16/25
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Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce Nicholas Baccala of Johnston has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Baccala is one of over 750 …
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1/15/25
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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England has officially kicked off the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season, a time when Girl Scouts everywhere hone their entrepreneurial skills as they find new and …
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1/15/25
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Tuesday marked the start of the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session and the swearing-in of the state’s new senators and representatives.
Though there was remarkably little turnover …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/15/25
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I'm Roux, how do you do! In true Jack Russell Terrier (mix) fashion, I'm a spunky two-three year old and I'm the life of the party, I will keep you on your toes! This little princess wants to be the …
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By KAREN KALUNIAN
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1/15/25
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David Cesario , owner of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, has b een named the 2 025 USA Retailer of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance .
This prestigious honor recognizes …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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1/15/25
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High Honors
Melissa Aguilar 2025
Selena Albanese 2027
Skyla Almeida 2026
Lucas Anderson 2025
Ernesto Antelo Suarez …
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1/9/25
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Remembering the 1950’s
Jan. 11, Open Forum “Remembering the 1950’s” will be presented by the Hope Historical Society at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held …
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1/9/25
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The Johnston Senior Center ‘Spotlite’ this week shines on Ken Rawlinson, 82, who has been coming to the center for the past ten years.
It was the “pool table” that …
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1/9/25
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December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help keep our travels safe all year long.
Every day of the month the Association...
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/9/25
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Joshua Philbrick, a Lasell University student from Johnston was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the Fall 2024 semester.
To be named to the Dean’s List, …
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1/9/25
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December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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1/9/25
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SIMPLE ASSAULT & DISORDERLY CONDUCT
On Dec. 7 at 9:36 p.m., police responded to the report of an assault that had just occurred. The reporting party told police that he was outside his house …
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1/9/25
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