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SHOPLIFTING
On Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., officers responded to Home Depot, 100 Stone Hill Drive, for a report of shoplifting.
The suspect, identified as Edward Fortuna, 63, of 104 Park Forest …
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12/31/24
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Sharon and Jonathan Thompson don’t mind serving a touch of history along with the sweet and savory culinary treats they make to accompany afternoon tea at their Smithfield tea shop.
The …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/31/24
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The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again partnering with the Rhode Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) for the ‘Trees for Trout’ habitat …
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12/31/24
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Here are notable laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2025, according to the General Assembly:
Senior Savings Protection Act (S 2278A, H 7940A): Introduced by Sen. Matthew …
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12/31/24
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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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12/31/24
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This is the second year that the Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC) joined other Rhode Island Republican City/Town Committees that donated and participated in Wreaths Across America at the …
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12/31/24
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As the calendar turns to 2025 and Rhode Island’s legislature prepares to begin another session, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is getting ready for the challenges of the new year. The most …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/31/24
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For the second year in a row, Principal Keith Kline at Saint Philip School in Greenville, Rhode Island, brought joy to his students and their families by dressing as an elf for the entire week …
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12/31/24
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Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. will issue the oath of office to the next term of Town Council and School Committee members next month.
A special inauguration ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/31/24
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What does a school day look like through a child’s eyes?
It’s something that Kaolin Boardman, a teacher at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School, has often wondered.
Now, thanks …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/31/24
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Christina Rondeau knows how to fight.
But the hard-hitting blonde, who made a name for herself in kickboxing and boxing arenas across the country, knows a lot more.
She’s a mom, a …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/31/24
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Northeast gasoline prices are stagnant as oil and gas markets enter the final week of 2024 — a time of year known for low trading volume and sluggish price action.
Two …
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12/31/24
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As we close out the year and head into the next, the Johnston Sun Rise takes the opportunity to reflect on the events of 2024. Here are staff retrospectives on the year in Johnston.
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12/30/24
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The Town of Johnston had another big year in sports in 2024. There were four notable stories that captured headlines throughout not only the town, but throughout the state and in some cases, the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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12/26/24
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Climate scientists have been telling us for decades that Northeastern winters would become warmer and wetter, and for Johnston in 2024, the skies would deliver ample evidence that the predicted trend …
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Beacon Media Staff
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12/26/24
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Members of Local 251 of the international Brotherhood of Teamsters picketed outside the recently opened Amazon fulfillment center and warehouse in Johnston on Dec. 18, saying they were protesting the …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/26/24
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The pale yellow dollhouse that delights children at the town's Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library changes decorations with the holidays. Thanks to the creativity of library clerk Arlene Asprinio …
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12/26/24
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It was billed as “Brunch with Santa,” but Mr. Claus was not the only one in a fur-trimmed red suit this weekend as hundreds of people gathered at the Johnston Senior Center for holiday …
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12/26/24
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It didn’t take long for the dancing to begin last Thursday at the Johnston Senior Center’s annual Christmas party. Nearly 250 guests, many bedecked for the holidays, showed up for a …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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12/26/24
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The Johnston Senior Center Profile this week shines on Deborah Ullrich, who has been a member here for about a year. In that short time, Deb participates in exercise programs four days per week, and …
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12/26/24
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