David Rardin got his two Newfies up from their repose with the prospect of milk bones. Beacon Media photos by John Howell

May 12, 2025

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Betty White (stamp) delivers to Senior Center

Here’s looking at you, Betty. The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released a new stamp honoring the late Betty White, an actress and animal activist known for her comedic …

Council OKs clearing of trees from dam

The Town Council recently gave emergency authorization for the town to hire a private company to clear vegetation and large trees at the Simmons Lower Reservoir Dam in order to be in compliance with …

Michael Pingitore (forefront), a driver for the Johnston Senior Center, dug into a dessert waffle prepared by Delfino.

Cooking up May Day appreciation

By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media Staff Writer Richard DelFino Jr., director of the Johnston Senior Center, woke up last Friday sure he was late for something important. He was. …

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Airport officials drop petition to take TSA screening private

State airport officials on Friday withdrew a petition filed a week earlier to join the Transportation Security Administration Screening Partnership Program , canceling a move that could have …

Happiness is a red rubber ball. Patrol officer Eli McGuire-Krueger holds up Honza’s favorite toy, which is his reward every time he accomplishes a task. Honza lives with McGuire-Kreuger and the
two continue to bond with each other.

Patrol officer, K-9 partner ‘kind of alike’

Johnston patrol officer Eli McGuire-Krueger likes his new partner – and that’s a good thing since they spend most of the waking hours of the day together. McGuire-Krueger is the …

Police Log

DUI On April 12, at approximately 2:43 p.m., Patrolman Nicholas Defelice responded to 2880 Hartford Ave., for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, while …

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Sports

Skylar Batz hits the water with some young sailors

Edgewood Sailing School welcomes new director, adds STEM program

The Edgewood Sailing School is ramping up its preparations for another summer on the water and will be hosting some of its annual events along with some new additions as well. Taking the reins …

Hulkow battles back from surgery, takes 2nd at states

Bishop Hendricken wrestler Mikhail Hulkow made a splash his freshman season back in 2023 as he would go on to win the freshman state title. Things were looking up for the grappler as he was on the …

Ferri Jaguars have Dominant Season

The Ferri Jaguars completed their second undefeated season in a row with a 66-53 win over Deering Middle School last Thursday. Jordan Diclo led the team with 38 points, scoring more than half of …

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Spring cleaning for 50,000 inhabitants

By trade , Anthony Ricci is a landscaper and a singer – although, he says, the singing gigs aren’t what they used to be. There are way too many funerals lately. And then …

‘Mélange of music’ on June 1

Six ensembles comprised of members of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s and friends will present a chamber music concert on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at the church, 191 …

Nancy Hoofler says her Newfie known as a Landseer because of its white spotted coat is a celebrity in her hometown of Westerly. Beacon Media photos by John Howell

300 Newfies booked at the Crowne

What’s the challenge of owning, not one but two dogs, that weigh up to 150 pounds each, love eating, and when they shed leave “tumble weeds” of black hair throughout the house? …

Police Logs

Driver who struck officer is shot, faces felony charge

A Providence man is being held without bail, accused of hitting a Johnston police officer with his car over the weekend in a confrontation that resulted in the driver being shot. According …

Police Log

DUI On April 10, at about 6 p.m., a vehicle exiting the McDonald’s parking lot was flashing its high beam and beeping the horn to get the patrolman’s attention. The operator …

Police Log

DUI On March 30 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Patrolman Michael Strain was traveling east bound on Hartford Avenue when he observed a vehicle with severe front-end damage and all airbags deploy …

Editorial

Rats: No single cause, but only one solution

It’s not a club anyone wants to join, but it seems a majority of people in our three municipalities have some kind of story when it comes to experiencing rats in their own backyards. Maybe …

We can’t afford not to provide Pre-K

While there are many people in power who proclaim that children are our future, and that we should do everything we can to support their becoming lifelong learners, the sad truth is that very rarely …

Solutions, not blame, will make energy cheaper

It’s not always easy to accept when forces beyond our control are to blame for things that make our lives more difficult, particularly when they result in real financial stress. Rhode …