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Last week, private donations were the only supplies coming into the Tri-County Community Action Agency's food pantry on Emanuel Street in North Providence. The pantry was slated to receive a new shipment this week from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Here, an employee checks expiration dates on incoming packages.

Local pantries ‘taking it one day at a time’

With a tangle of politics and logistics slowing down federal benefits for people in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), local social-service agencies and community groups are …

Lessons in virtue

The first-graders from St. Rocco School were in charge of a special All Saints Day Mass at the church last weekend. Principal Melissa D'Amico says the youngsters are the leaders of the beautiful, …

Historical society spreads the word in Westerly

Local history took a road trip recently when the Johnston Historical Society participated in a Regional History Fair at the Westerly Armory. The event was an opportunity for historical societies …
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Banking on 225 years of building relationships

True to the TV weather alerts, the heavy rain arrived moments before 10 a.m. on a recent Friday. Also, punctually arriving for a 10 a.m. meeting at the Governor Francis Farm branch of Washington …
A new exhibit in the Warwick Mall brings Michaelangelo’s masterpieces from the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican to local audiences in a close-up, accessible manner.

All roads lead to Rome … or Warwick

You don’t have to travel far to reach the Vatican. Now, Michaelangelo’s frescoes from the Sistine Chapel are on display at the Warwick Mall. Beginning on Oct. 17, an exhibition with …
Firefighters appreciated the recent donation of commercial-grade fitness equipment from Planet Fitness.

Fire department gifted workout equipment

At Planet Fitness in North Providence, a sense of community and participating in that community is valued as much as building biceps and shredding abdominal muscles. The club got to put that …
Sports
Freddy Magana

Panthers aiming for playoff return

The Johnston boys soccer team is back after reaching the Division III championship last year and brings an experienced core to the pitch, despite graduating several key senior starters from the 2024 …
Coach Ted Tutalo speaks during Senior Night ceremonies

Panthers finish season with Senior Night

The Johnston softball team struggled through most of this season, but it finished the year on a high note this past Saturday by celebrating Senior Night. Though the Panthers lost 11-1 to West …
Chris Pistacchio waits for a pitch

Panthers celebrate seniors with 15th straight win

Rain was the only thing that could put a slight damper on the Johnston baseball team’s Senior Night on Monday. Otherwise, the Panthers celebrated in style. Behind two big innings at the plate …
Lifestyles
Orr signing books at a recent event at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Providence.

House of Diggs explores complex life, accomplishments

A largely forgotten Detroit Congressman is the subject of a new book by Dr. Marion Orr, a political scientist and public policy professor at Brown University. The book is titled House of Diggs: The …

RI Comic Con returns with celebs, cosplayers

Even though Halloween is over, there’s still an excuse for people to dress up in costume with the return of Rhode Island Comic Con next week. The event is also an excuse to get an …

Food Truck Day at RWP Zoo celebrates Veterans Day

Grab the family and head to Roger Williams Park Zoo for Food Truck Day, a delicious day of fun for all ages! Savor sweet and savory offerings from a variety of local food trucks stationed throughout …
Police Logs

Making our roads safer

At its annual Law Enforcement Awards recognition breakfast recognition event Friday at the Crowne Plaza, the Rhode Island Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving paid tribute to state and municipal …

Police Log – Nov. 6, 2025

ARREST WARRANT On Oct. 22 at about 6:14 p.m., Patrolman Matthew D Murphy conducted a motor vehicle stop. After running checks on the operator of the vehicle, it was revealed that the …

Police Log – Oct. 30, 2025

DUTY TO STOP IN ACCIDENT On Oct. 9 at about 5:45 p.m., Patrolman Elijah J. Bolarinho responded to a report of a hit-and-run motor-vehicle accident with no injuries. The operator of vehicle …
Editorial

Prepared as always, Scouts lead by example while Washington fiddles

When the community hears about a need, it comes through. Every time. And this time is a big one. Unprecedented. The federal government in our troubled country can’t muster the will to …

A national disgrace gives us all a chance to do the right thing

It’s galling to watch an American president salivate over plans for a $300-million ballroom on the rubble of the East Wing of the White House while Americans who rely on a little extra …

What’s next on the public-school chopping block?

If you believe that our nation’s public education system is a lost cause deserving of an ongoing campaign to defund and delegitimize it, then you haven’t looked very hard at some of the …