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Johnston Little League held its Opening Day ceremonies last Friday night at Memorial Park after the original date was rained out the previous weekend.
Typically, JLL has a parade that begins at …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/22/25
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Puppy love! Meet Ocean, she's just a puppy who is in search of a loving family! Her and her four sisters are all waiting at Heart of RI located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/21/25
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Hop on Over to See the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Join in the fun on Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Johnston Senior Center, located at 1291 …
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4/17/25
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Tara McClary knows how to put on a show and what to wear, although it didn’t seem like an awful lot, to further her belief in the power of mentoring. McClary was one of nine community celebrity …
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By JOHN HOWELL, Warwick Beacon Editor
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4/17/25
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Ann Brown, one of the dedicated JSC Café Volunteers, greets visitors with a warm smile at the Johnston Senior Center Café and Gift Shop — home to some of the best “deals in …
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4/17/25
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The Easter spirit came early to the Johnston Senior Center, thanks to a heartwarming visit from Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. Residents were surprised and delighted when the Easter …
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4/17/25
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As uncertainty surrounding federal funding and shifting federal policies grows, threatening the stability of nonprofits and the critical services they provide to hundreds of thousands of Rhode …
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4/17/25
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The Autism Project is holding its 23rd annual Imagine Walk as Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance Month begins.
Established in 1997, the Johnston-based nonprofit …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS , Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/17/25
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The Johnston Police Department recently announced the addition of a K-9 Unit to its force. This marks the first time in more than 12 years that a police canine has been deployed within the …
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4/17/25
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These outstanding students from Thornton Elementary School were recently recognized for achieving perfect attendance, a testament to their dedication, responsibility, and commitment to learning. Each …
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4/17/25
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There may soon be signs of life at the former Cranston Print Works complex on Cranston Street in the Knightsville section of Cranston.
Recently, the Cranston City Plan Commission unanimously …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/17/25
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His was a story that was sadly too familiar during World War II – a native son who never returned home.
Emery O. Picotte, a paratrooper with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, was …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/17/25
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Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education …
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By TIM FORSBERG, Johnston SunRise Editor
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4/17/25
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The Johnston softball team jumped off to a strong start in Division II as it beat Burrillville 9-3 in the opener then topped Woonsocket 17-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
The Panthers’ bats were …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/15/25
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Joe Joe is a small senior (nine years old) pup who's looking for a warm lap and lots of love! He's a pint-sized guy who loves being with you, playing in the yard and enjoys yummy treats! He is best …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/14/25
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The New England Institute of Technology will offer bachelor’s degrees that students can attain in only two years starting this fall.
The four majors in which 24-month bachelor’s …
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By ADAM ZANGARI Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/10/25
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As the Trump administration proceeds with layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is sounding the alarm on local impact, warning that the cuts put critical …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston SunRise Editor
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4/10/25
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Bob and Marie Rabaiotti have made the Johnston Senior Center (JSC) a central part of their lives for many years. As longtime residents of Johnston, where they have lived throughout their 23 years of …
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4/10/25
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As Rhode Island grapples with affordable housing, a proposed bill from some of Johnston’s state representatives seeks to set different criteria for smaller communities in the state when it …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston Sun Rise Editor
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4/10/25
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
While on a fixed post on Hartford Avenue on March 23 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Officer Richard Xon observed a white SUV travel past his location at a high …
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4/10/25
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