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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 …
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5/1/25
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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.
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5/1/25
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On Monday morning, Sen Valarie Lawson’s eyes brimmed with tears as she hugged fellow lawmakers walking out of the funeral Mass honoring the late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.
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By NANCY LAVIN, Rhode Island Current
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5/1/25
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Postponed by a day, the Johnston Recreation Department’s annual youth fishing derby went off without a hitch on Sunday under blustery blue skies.
About 100 people, with poles in hand, and …
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By JOY FOX, Johnston SunRise Publisher
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5/1/25
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Standing on a playground usually filled with frolicking children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed visited the Head Start center in Cranston last week to publicly push back against potential federal cuts that …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Joe Joe is a small senior (nine years old) pup who's looking for a warm lap and lots of love! He's a pint-sized guy who loves being with you, playing in the yard and enjoys yummy treats! He is best …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/30/25
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The Cranston East/Johnston boys lacrosse co-op is back for another spring season and is looking to build its program for the future.
The Thundercats graduated 11 seniors from last year’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/29/25
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Holy Week ended on a deeply somber note with the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88 due to heart failure.
In the days since, local Catholic leaders have noted his humility and unflagging …
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By ROSEGALIE CINEUS
Beacon Media staff writer
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4/24/25
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The Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (RI DMV) is warning residents about a widespread text message scam known as “smishing,” which falsely claims recipients have unpaid tolls and …
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4/24/25
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Probably the highest compliment that you can give a politician is to tell the person that he or she is not a politician.
Sounds weird, right?
Not when you tell the person that you think of …
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By MIKE LEVESQUE
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4/24/25
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Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the “dean” of the chamber who married an uncanny listening ability with shrewd negotiation strategy, died early Monday morning from his third battle …
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By NANCY LAVIN, Rhode Island Current
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4/24/25
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According to the Rhode Island Lottery, two large sum prizes remain unclaimed as of the Herald’s deadline on Tuesday.
The first is a $50,000 winning Powerball® ticket from April 16, …
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4/24/25
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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 …
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4/24/25
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They’re smart. They’re stealthy. And they are always looking for a new place to call home.
These traits make rats a challenging pest to control, and spring is a time when most …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/24/25
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He now believes the adage is true: You can’t win if you don’t play.
Last Thursday, a Johnston resident was minding his own business at the Field House Pub in East Providence when the …
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By JOY FOX, Beacon Media Publisher
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4/24/25
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The senior center was hopping with activity on Saturday thanks to a visit from the Easter Bunny. The annual event, organized by Johnston Recreation Department, included arts and crafts and snacks for …
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4/24/25
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Johnston Little League held its Opening Day ceremonies last Friday night at Memorial Park after the original date was rained out the previous weekend.
Typically, JLL has a parade that begins at …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/22/25
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Puppy love! Meet Ocean, she's just a puppy who is in search of a loving family! Her and her four sisters are all waiting at Heart of RI located at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open …
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By Karen Kalunian
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4/21/25
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Hop on Over to See the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Join in the fun on Saturday, April 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Johnston Senior Center, located at 1291 …
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4/17/25
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Tara McClary knows how to put on a show and what to wear, although it didn’t seem like an awful lot, to further her belief in the power of mentoring. McClary was one of nine community celebrity …
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By JOHN HOWELL, Warwick Beacon Editor
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4/17/25
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