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Clinton Smith says goodbye to his daughter, Bianca. Younger brother Maddax was along for the ride, but isn't quite old enough for school.
So long summer, it's back to school! [Photo gallery]
Johnston public schools reconvened for the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday morning under mild temperatures and sunny skies. At Thornton Elementary School, teachers met their new students outside … more
Two-year-old William Quattrucci of Johnston, a parishioner of St. Rocco Church, welcomes Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans to the church during Sunday’s procession. Bishop Evans was the main celebrant at the 11 a.m. mass in honor of the Feast of St. Rocco.
Festival fun for all ages [Photo gallery]
After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, the St. Rocco Feast and Festival took over the field behind the church starting last Thursday and wrapping up Sunday evening. Families … more
Bishop Russell McVinney blesses the doors of the new St. Rocco Church on Atwood Avenue.
More than a century of tradition [Photo gallery]
This is just a small portion of the record 125 motorcycles that took off from Taso’s Restaurant at 1500 Atwood Avenue Sunday and rode 68 miles to help raise money for charity.
Taso’s attracts 125 bikers for charity ride [Photo gallery]
“Bigger and better” is what Thomas “Tommy Taso” Thomaidis was hoping the second annual Taso’s Motorcycle Run/Car Show would be. Thankfully, the forecast cooperated and a record 125 … more
Paula and Ralph Piccirillo were thrilled to discover that Paula had won one of the afternoon’s raffle prizes, a gas gift card.
Summer traditions at Fordand [Photo gallery]
The thermostat kept rising Friday, but that didn’t stop the residents of the Aime J. Forand complex from celebrating at their annual summer cookout. Fearing rain and wanting to beat the heat, the … more
The Best Paint Award went to Kyle Polce who brought his 1972 Baby Apple Red Oldsmobile Cutlass to the event.
Explorers take over Memorial Park [Photo gallery]
For the fourth time in two years, weather put a damper on the Johnston Police Explorers Post 405 Car & Bike Show Sunday. Last year’s show was rained out twice, and this year, cloudy skies and the … more
The Hurricanes exchange high fives after beating the Dig This team in the first of three games Tuesday evening.
When it’s too hot, spike it [Photo gallery]
Most people looked for ways to beat the heat Tuesday evening, especially if they were outdoors at the recreation center. What few joggers could be found made slow loops around the park pond, or … more
Students perform for parents, families and friends at the Cherry Hill Pre-School graduation, wearing the butterfly hats and caterpillar pins they made for the event. The center had morning and afternoon graduation ceremonies, with a theme of “Butterflies, ready to fly.”
Cherry-Hill pre-schoolers spread their wings [Photo gallery]
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On the lawn in front of the school, the outgoing seniors also covered the ground with plastic spoons.
Going out with a bang [Photo gallery]
Photos courtesy of Dave Cournoyer more
Dylan Garneau poses with parents Stefanie Petrocchi and Josh Garneau before the start of the graduation.
Pre-school graduates make it Over the Rainbow [Photo gallery]
Over the Rainbow Learning Center pre-school had their graduation ceremony Saturday at their Plainfield Pike facility. Over the Rainbow is located at 1269 Plainfield Street in Johnston, and can be … more
The Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School hosted their Awards Night last Wednesday, June 13, at the Johnston High School auditorium. Pictured here, Jenna Bouchard and Madison Follett receive the “Team 8 Blue” Student of the Year Awards.
Ferri students end the year on a high note [Photo gallery]
The Ferri Middle School hosted their Awards Night... more
Tony Gallo had a special visitor with him last Thursday. His 7-year-old grandson Louis Batiste-Gallo learned more about the flag while sitting on his grandfather’s lap.
The Bridge pledges allegiance to the flag [Photo gallery]
The Bridge at Cherry Hill celebrated Flag Day last Thursday with a presentation by the Korean War Veterans Association and an educational program run by Bridge staffers, who shared with the residents … more
Taylor D’Amaso and Angelina Chenault pose for a photo together while waiting for their turn at the dunk tank.
School’s out for summer [Photo gallery]
Thornton Elementary School had their annual end of year Field Day last Thursday. The clouds and drizzling rain in the morning broke and let the sun shine through for a warm afternoon of activities, … more
Florence Petrarca and Anna Dionisi are all smiles at the clambake.
Forand Tenants Association digs in at annual clambake [Photo gallery]
The clambake and outing tradition continues at the Forand Circle facility of the Johnston Housing Authority. Nearly 60 residents of the Aime J. Forand Tenants Association gathered for the annual … more
Kaleigh McCann shows off her display board on Cleopatra VII.
Ferri students go back in time [Photo gallery]
Students in Irene Zanni’s sixth grade social studies class put themselves in the shoes of historical figures last Wednesday, presenting the biographies of history-making individuals like Sparticus … more
Five-year-old Sofia Pinetti carefully reaches out to touch the snout of Lulu the pig while 3-year-old Lea Walsh looks on.
Bunnies and kittens and goats, oh my! [Photo gallery]
Johnston children played with baby bunnies, kittens, ducks… more
Gary Swider gives the greeting at the Johnston Senior Honor Awards Night on Wednesday, May 23. The evening aims to honor those graduating seniors who have excelled in academics, Swider among them. He is the president of the school’s National Honor Society chapter.
JHS honors best and brightest [Photo gallery]
Sun Rise photos by Steve Popiel more
The Johnston High School Band performed Monday in Warwick's Memorial Day Parade. They were one of three high school bands, along with Warwick Veterans Memorial High School.
Red, white and Panther blue [Photo gallery]
(Sun Rise photos by John Howell) more
Michaela Healy enjoys herself at the Thornton Family Dance.
Thornton comes down with dance fever [Photo gallery]
Sun Rise photos by Mike Zawistoski more
The Rodrigueses were among the many families that took advantage of a photography booth at the Spring Fling on Friday.
Barnes’ Spring Fling a blooming success [Photo gallery]
Tami Messier, who serves as treasurer of the Sarah Dyer Barnes School PTO, and her colleagues were worried that the Johnston elementary school’s first-ever Spring Fling Family dance wouldn’t get … more
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