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Lucas “Luc” Maguire spends a lot of time in his Johnston backyard.
He loves both the stars and photography. One day, he decided to combine his passions.
“Ever since I can …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/11/21
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Last Sunday’s 27th Annual Ocean State Vintage Haulers Show featured upwards of 60 vehicles that ranged from pick-up trucks with those one-rime running boards to even a class motorcoach sporting …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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6/11/21
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ASSAULT
On May 10, at 8:17 a.m., Johnston Police responded to a Hopkins Avenue address to investigate a report of disorderly conduct.
On the scene, police spoke to the man who called police, …
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6/11/21
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It may be ironic that the iconic Hope Service Center, which is located at 1 Hope Ave in the Scituate village of Hope, will host everything from classic cars to antique autos and even street rods …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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6/11/21
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The Town of Johnston and its police department have settled a freedom of speech lawsuit filed by a former officer.
Following up on her previous court ruling, which found the Johnston Police …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/11/21
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Bees of all shapes tasted the bursting pink flowers of a huge round rhododendron bush at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Johnston.
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6/11/21
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Alleging “political interference and favoritism” on the part of both the current mayor and his immediate predecessor, the developer behind the proposed Costco-anchored Cranston Crossing …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE
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6/11/21
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Rhode Island businesses have received approximately 17,282 federal Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans totaling more than $1 billion, according to the U.S. Small Business …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/11/21
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The Johnston Senior Center hosted a pizza party luncheon Monday to welcome back its members.
For the first time in more than a year, vaccinated seniors from across the community gathered without …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/11/21
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Johnston is developing a wild reputation.
“You heard of the horse with no name?” Asked Mayor Joseph M. Polisena. "We have a jackass with no name.”
Police started getting calls …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/9/21
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Plans for a new Costco-anchored development at the current home of Mulligan’s Island Golf & Entertainment in Cranston have again stalled, this time through a vote of the City …
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE & RORY SCHULER
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6/4/21
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The Rhode Island Business Coalition (RIBC) held a press conference this week to argue against proposed personal income tax increases for high-income earners and taxes on the federal Paycheck …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/4/21
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