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Dave Cesario (center), surrounded by friends and family, holds the IGA’s International Retailer of the Year trophy.
Dave’s ties for best local grocery store worldwide
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace may have started as a humble fruit stand on West Shore Road, but now it’s achieved international renown. Not only did the store, with 10 locations throughout … more
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In 2020, Diana Rosales, an outgoing eighth-grader at Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School, proudly displayed the specially made lawn signs that Principal Matthew Tsonos presented to members of the graduating class. They’re joined by Lisa Hunt, Nicki Aucone and Assistant Principal Freddie Skipworth.
COVID 5 YEARS ON
“No easy answers.” That is what School Committee members Robert LaFazia and Susan Mansolillo say they remember most about trying to figure out how to best educate and care for … more
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ACLU applauds, urges public meeting streaming
 Although remote access to public meetings – via livestreaming services such as “Zoom” or other platforms – is not mandatory in the state, the American Civil Liberties … more
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Patricia Sweet, Director of Prevention Programs and SPC Regional Task Force and Alyssa Ausura, who works for the Johnston Coalition on the Drug-Free Communities grant, are joined by Lieutenant General (Retired) Barry Price, President and CEO of CADCA, who had the honor of presenting the awards.
Johnston Prevention Coalition Named National Coalition of the Year
The Johnston Prevention Coalition (JPC) has been recognized on the national stage for its dedication to reducing youth substance use and fostering a healthier community. CADCA (Community … more
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The land earmarked by the town to be taken by eminent domain for the proposed centralized municipal campus housing Johnston’s Fire Department, Police Department and Town Hall. Beacon Media file photo by Tim Forsberg
Developer sues town over land claim
The owners of 31 acres of undeveloped land in Johnston targeted for seizure by eminent domain filed a federal lawsuit against the town Monday night, just two and a half hours after the Town Council … more
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Dave Cesario (center), surrounded by friends and family, holds the IGA’s International Retailer of the Year trophy.
Dave’s ties for best local grocery store worldwide
Dave’s Fresh Marketplace may have started as a humble fruit stand on West Shore Road, but now it’s achieved international renown. Not only did the store, with 10 locations throughout … more
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The Hendricken hockey team after winning the title.
Hawks win 5th straight title
The four-time defending state champion Bishop Hendricken hockey team was less than six minutes away from seeing its reign come to an end in Sunday’s title clash against Prout, as the Crusaders … more
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Jayanah Rollins puts up a shot.
Rollins, Knights headed to NJCAA tourney
The Community College of Rhode Island women’s basketball team is returning to the NJCAA National Tournament after winning its fourth consecutive Region XXI title. The Knights entered the … more
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Donations are already coming in and students are ready to go to work organizing them in collection areas in Johnston High School. Front left to right: Isla Troxell, Gianna Stomberg, Jess Santillan, Sean Connor. Back left to right: Ray DeSimone, Kyle Boswell, Sparrow Katowicz, Tim Liang, Brendon Grace.
March 8 call for donations-by-the-pound
Fundraising by the pound has proved to be a successful formula for the Johnston School Music Association (JSMA) and the group is now hoping to best past years’ results. The school-based … more
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Secretary of State Gregg Amore set the tone for the day of multiple tests, saying that was where all the hard work would pay off. Beacon Media photos by John Howell
Put to the test
For an instant early Sunday morning, Secretary of State Gregg Amore got a chuckle from more than 240 students who traveled to Bryant University from as far away as Westerly to compete in the 42 nd … more
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Logan Martins on the podium
Martins takes 3rd at states
Johnston senior wrestler Logan Martins put on a show at last weekend’s Rhode Island Interscholastic League Wrestling State Championships, as he finished third overall at 132 pounds after moving … more
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Heavy equipment pushes trash into place. The landfill is expected be at capacity in about 20 years.
Clock ticking on space at the Central Landfill
No vacancy. Officials predict that in about 20 years there will be no more room at the state Central Landfill – a place that, unfortunately, most Rhode Islanders rarely think about when … more
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U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, who held a press conference last week in his Cranston office, said, “We have to keep calling out what we think is wrong” in the Trump administration’s raiding of social programs to fuel tax cuts for the rich.
‘We’re in a big fight now’
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed last week decried turbulent and “reckless” tariffs, taxes and government layoffs being perpetuated by President Donald Trump and said that the price will ultimately be … more
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Mutual aid from Warwick, Smithfield, Cranston, West Warwick, and Providence assisted in the fight to extinguish the fire at the Bainbridge Apartments.
Community rallies after Bainbridge Apartments fire
A devastating fire at the Bainbridge Apartments on Simmonsville Avenue early Monday morning has displaced residents from 36 units, leaving many in need of assistance. Mayor Joseph Polisena, Jr. … more
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Yilmael Diaz, Lindsay Olsen and Jake Devlin from Amazon join Johnston Fire Department Battalion Chief John Robinson with some of the medical supply donations collected by Jennifer Merlino and shipped at no charge by Amazon to the California wildfire victims.
Merlino Leads Medical Supply Drive for California Wildfire Victims
When Jennifer Merlino, the director of human resources for the Town of Johnston, heard the devastating news about the California wildfires, she was struck not only by the destruction but also by the … more
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Master chef Walter Potenza says that quality ingredients are the key to making good pasta.
Mixing, kneading, rolling taught by a master at Senior Center
Flour, water, and a little salt – along with some coaching from a master chef can result in some tasty homemade pasta. That’s what about 20 participants learned at the Johnston … more
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Ronnie Vento
Panthers ‘invested’ despite winless season
The Johnston boys basketball team knew that it would have an uphill climb this season as it was moved up to Division I after graduating all five of its seniors from the previous season. The … more
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Bob Pirraglia and Bernadette Conte of Cranston catch up during Friday’s festivities. She took a moment to remembered those who built the church, including her grandfather, Antonio Cardi and her father Cosmo Capotosto.
St. Mary’s celebrates 100 years of embracing faith, family, traditions
Their fathers and grandfathers would have been proud. Antonio. Cosmo. Vincenzo. And so many more hard-working Italians who tirelessly petitioned the Diocese of Providence to grant them … more
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Joined by his parents and Principal Matthew Velino, Luis Alvarez accepted his diploma at a special ceremony held at the February School Committee Meeting. Alvarez plans now to join the Marines.
Graduation ceremony promotes dedication, service to country
Johnston High School senior Luis Alvarez has shown that, when it comes to his studies and future opportunities, he is Semper Fi. On Tuesday, Feb. 11 at a special ceremony during the Johnston … more
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Rep. Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed sounded the alarm at a press conference Monday, emphasizing the critical need to protect federal education funding for Rhode Island students against proposed changes at the Department of Education.
Coalition sounds alarm on US education cuts
Sen. Jack Reed, Rep. Seth Magaziner and Rhode Island education leaders gathered Monday to denounce proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, warning that budget cuts would have catastrophic … more
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