By JACOB MARROCCO Dist. 42 Rep. Stephen Ucci elaborated on his decision against running for reelection this fall during a wide-ranging interview with the Sun Rise last Friday, discussing his future in politics, the pandemic and changes he would like to more

By JACOB MARROCCO Frank Ricci recently had a whirlwind of a week on the political scene. At first, he was the only Republican running for any local seat in Johnston, throwing his hat into the ring for a District 2 seat on the Town Council. By mid-week, more

By MACKENZIE HANNA On July 6, Johnston High School's National Honors Society will be hosting a blood drive at the Johnston Senior Center. Donations will be taken from noon until 8 p.m. Due to the current situation, those wishing to donate must make an more

By PETE FONTAINE Johnston residents Giavanna Arakelian and Helio Sousa may never again witness the extraordinary acts of generosity and kindness they saw while celebrating their 2020 high school graduations and prom. The teenage couple has been dating more

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Rhode Island has entered the third phase of its reopening plan, although troubling trends across the country have led officials to scale back a handful of the new allowances outlined during an earlier preview of the guidelines. "e;I do more

The following students achieved honors for the fourth quarter at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School in Johnston. Grade 8 High Honors Michael Andrews, Emily Arruda, Jenna Aucone, Noelle Babcock, Raymond Baccaire, Natally Bern, Kevin Biscelli, Trinity more

It was a graduation ceremony like no other at Bishop Hendricken High School Friday evening. For starters, the ceremony was a month later than those that preceded it. But that's what made it truly unique. Graduation ceremonies across the more

Rhode Island is moving into the third phase of its reopening plan, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced Monday, although troubling trends across the country have led officials to scale back a handful of the … more

Rhode Island has confirmed its first case of a rare inflammatory illness that has affected children in other parts of the country during the COVID-19 crisis, Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole … more

Johnston state Rep. Stephen Ucci, a Democrat representing District 42, discusses his decision not to seek reelection this year. more

By JACOB MARROCCO Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena told the Sun Rise on Tuesday he has his "e;fingers crossed"e; the General Assembly will level-fund cities and towns, as his administration continues to work on the budget. Polisena said the town would still be more

By PETE FONTAINE Words like commitment, accomplishment and praise were fixtures of an impressive Johnston Police Department ceremony held inside the Senior Center last Wednesday morning. Veteran Chief Richard S. Tamburini, who will retire in August, more