Gov. Dan McKee’s office announced Tuesday that the RIBridges Data Breach Hotline would be available daily. The toll-free, multilingual hotline (833-918-6603) is open Monday through Friday, 9 …
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Rhode Island Current
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12/19/24
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DUI
On Nov. 30 at 1:55 a.m., police conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a white GMC Sierra turning without use of a turn signal and having no illumination of the rear registration …
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12/19/24
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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 at the Howland Barn, 35 Ryefield …
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12/19/24
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The Johnston Senior Center has transformed into a Christmas and Winter wonderland of decorations, trees, wreaths, garland, ornaments, and non-stop music and caroling, to the enjoyment of their …
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12/19/24
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Roughly a year after being taken down to allow for repairs to its marble perch and refurbishment of its shining exterior, Rhode Island’s iconic Independent Man statue returned to its home atop …
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12/19/24
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In a wide-ranging interview with Beacon Media on Tuesday, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, said he found out about last week’s cyberattack on the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/19/24
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Administrators at the Community College of Rhode Island have seen many building-trades workers walk through their doors — and, following a visit by the governor, they’re hoping to see an …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/18/24
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Are you looking for a smart, active new best friend? Well, Lexie is looking for you too! This gorgeous tri-color mixed breed with the prettiest eyes is hoping to steal your heart! First things first, …
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12/17/24
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The Johnston Senior Center “Spotlite” this week shines on one of our most devoted members, Algeria Vaughn-Bailey. Algeria, a former K-12 teacher in the Chicago Public Schools, holds …
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12/12/24
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BENCH WARRANT
On Nov. 9 at 11:30 a.m., officer Aaron Blanco observed a grey SVU traveling on Plainfield Street. DMV checks revealed that the vehicle’s license plate was active to a white …
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12/12/24
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‘Nothing to lose, everything to gain. Why wouldn’t a business want to increase their bottom line?’
In an initiative aimed at improving accessibility for individuals living with …
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By MICHELLE MERCURE, Ocean State Stories
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12/12/24
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Sitting at a table in front of a small business in Warwick, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa and Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon each signed papers marking a new partnership between …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/12/24
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Holly Fair
Don’t forget that Saturday, Dec. 14, is the annual Holly Fair organized by the Johnston Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO). The fair, which will …
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12/12/24
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The library is a treasure trove of books, resources, and programs for the public. And at the Cranston’s Central Public Library, one of those programs is giving away free locks to anyone who …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
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12/12/24
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With West Bay accounting for two-thirds of all of the new representatives in the Rhode Island General Assembly, the state’s representatives-elect headed to Providence last week to learn about …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/12/24
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No hall passes needed.
Hundreds of parents and their children had free rein to tour the high school last week as school officials hosted ‘Eighth Grade Night.’ The program is …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/12/24
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Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is making it clear that he is adamantly opposed to a 250-plus unit apartment complex for low-income residents that is being proposed for George Waterman Road. And he …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/12/24
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Sometimes even Santa’s sleigh isn’t big enough.
Patrol cars and rescue trucks helped pick up piles of toys last week, as local police and fire led a toy drive guaranteed to make sure …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/12/24
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Words can’t describe Zuko! I know when you look at him you'll just go “Wow, he’s gorgeous!” But when you meet him, you will also say “Wow he’s fabulous!” …
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12/11/24
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