Lamont Jay Whittaker just finished his 330th performance as Mafala Hatimbi Jr., village chief, in the award-winning musical, “The Book of Mormon”.
“We opened a year ago and …
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By Don Fowler
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10/11/23
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Although only a half dozen people took part in the check presentation, the 1st Annual Battle of the Badges charity basketball game was an event that filled Johnston High School’s Edward …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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10/4/23
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Meet Zeus! This little adorable guy has so much to offer but he really needs a very specific type of home. You see poor Zeus has had some trauma in his past so he will need an adult only home with …
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2/28/24
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FAMILY FEATURES
Even though it’s common knowledge that tax day is April 15 (April 18 for filing 2015 taxes in 2016), many people wait until the last minute to file their income taxes.
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3/13/24
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Students from 15 Ocean State high schools struck gold, silver and bronze in the 41st annual Rhode Island Academic Decathlon held Sunday at Bryant University.
“We ran out of medals,” …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/8/24
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For the past eight years, a unique experience showcasing the stylistic versatility of the guitar has been taking place on the campus of the University of Rhode Island in Kingston and the surrounding …
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By ROBERT DUGUAY
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10/11/23
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Coco is in search of a loving, kind and patient home! She would also love to have a doggie friend to help build her confidence. She is shy when you first meet her, but she has so much love inside …
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3/6/24
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The top-seeded Johnston girls basketball team was upset 45-42 by No. 3 Hope in the Division IV Championship on Monday at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. The Panthers had beaten the Blue Wave …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/6/24
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1/24/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: The Washington Bridge saga took a noteworthy turn when state officials this week declined to rule out the possible demolition of the westbound portion of the bridge. If such a …
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1/31/24
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VOTING INFORMATION
THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION
EARLY IN PERSON VOTING A FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING MARCH 13, 2024 IN THE …
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3/7/24
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October 5 was National Get Funky Day, which was announced on the radio as I was driving to work. They played a funky song, so I turned up the radio loud and started be-bopping to it. Before I …
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10/11/23
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Stock up on your fly fishing flies by joining the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish & Wildlife Aquatic Resource Education’s annual Fall Fly Tying Program. …
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11/1/23
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Stargazing during the day is something most people are taught not to do, but for some that’s exactly what is in the plans for this Saturday, Oct.14, from just after noon until about 2 p.m. …
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By ED KDONIAN
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10/11/23
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To:Julia Ball 127 Betsey Williams Cranston,RI public auction will be held at 100 South st Johnston RI on December 30,2023at 900 am. The vehicle a 2010 Nissan 1C4RJFDJ9EC169627 belonging to the above. …
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12/21/23
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League held its Gymnastics State Championships last weekend at Rhode Island College, and Johnston freshman Gianna Desmarais was the school’s lone …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/21/24
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The intense heat of the summer of 2022 affected water quality in ponds, lakes, rivers and streams throughout Rhode Island, as well at sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. But 2023 was …
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2/29/24
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Ya gotta have heart! Many Johnston High School students had that and much, much, much more for one of the many annual storied traditions that are held on Cherry Hill. First off, it’s a Rite of …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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2/21/24
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Warwick and Cranston police officers attended training courses run by an organization now banned in nine states for its advocacy of unethical policing strategies and discriminatory rhetoric.
The …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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2/29/24
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