Johnston Senior High School’s National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Thursday, May 5, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of students from the classes of 2022, 2023, and …
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By Talia Laflamme/Special to the Sun Rise
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5/19/22
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She was a hero, a movie star and a mutt.
Ruby lived a full life and saved the lives of others.
The Rhode Island State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Ruby, age 11 …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/18/22
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Editor's Note: This honor roll has been submitted by the Johnston School Department. The list appeared in the May 12, 2022, Johnston Sun Rise print edition.
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5/16/22
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident reports provided by the Johnston Police Department.
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5/16/22
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There were some extraordinary and super special servings of hospitality — as well as respect and love — last week at Johnston High School.
It was an ageless terrific tradition known as …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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5/13/22
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Warwick Police announced the arrest of an alleged bank robber on Wednesday morning, May 11.
Paul Edward Larson, 60, of East Greenwich, has been taken into custody without incident, police …
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5/11/22
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Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena introduced his son to an overflow crowd in an empty storefront in Town Hall Plaza. Joe Polisena Jr. announced his candidacy for mayor, in front of friends, family, …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/5/22
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Few schools, if any, meet challenges like Winsor Hill Elementary School in Johnston.
Perhaps the well-maintained school’s slogan — “Winsor Hill Cares” — epitomizes …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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5/5/22
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Rhode Island State Police (RISP) have released limited information regarding a fatal crash that occurred Saturday, April 30, on Route 95 North within the Warwick city limits.
“While the …
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5/2/22
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UPDATED: The neighbors — through their lawyer and their own experts — made a persuasive argument. And for now, it seems a proposal for five new solar farms in Johnston has been defeated.
On …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/29/22
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Rhode Island State Police seized a huge drug cache following a raid on the Outlaw Motorcycle Clubhouse in Woonsocket: one pound of methamphetamine, 52 sheets of LSD, 16 vials of steroids, 118 grams of cocaine, 78 grams of crack cocaine, 12 grams Fentanyl, body armor and approximately $4,000 cash.
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4/26/22
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Johnston Town Council is considering a moratorium on solar development in town.
However, legal opinions differ over whether the moratorium would cover pending plans for five new solar fields in …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/21/22
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