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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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His was a story that was sadly too familiar during World War II – a native son who never returned home.
Emery O. Picotte, a paratrooper with the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, was …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI, Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/17/25
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Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education …
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By TIM FORSBERG, Johnston SunRise Editor
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4/17/25
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The Johnston softball team jumped off to a strong start in Division II as it beat Burrillville 9-3 in the opener then topped Woonsocket 17-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
The Panthers’ bats were …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/15/25
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The New England Institute of Technology will offer bachelor’s degrees that students can attain in only two years starting this fall.
The four majors in which 24-month bachelor’s …
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By ADAM ZANGARI Beacon Media Staff Writer
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4/10/25
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As the Trump administration proceeds with layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is sounding the alarm on local impact, warning that the cuts put critical …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston SunRise Editor
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4/10/25
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As Rhode Island grapples with affordable housing, a proposed bill from some of Johnston’s state representatives seeks to set different criteria for smaller communities in the state when it …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston Sun Rise Editor
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4/10/25
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On April 3, the town council again convened to hear and vote upon a proposed resolution to use eminent domain for a new police department, fire department, and town hall campus proposal.
The …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston Sun Rise Editor
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4/10/25
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The Johnston Planning Board met on Tuesday, April 1 to review several development proposals, including a solar array project expansion and a new Dunkin drive-thru.
Revity Energy, LLC, sought …
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By TIM FORSBERG Johnston Sun Rise Editor
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4/10/25
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The Johnston baseball team is looking for its first win as it has jumped out to an 0-3 start in Division II to begin the season.
The Panthers dropped the season opener in a 3-0 loss to North …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/9/25
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The 19th and final Johnston Memorial Cancer Events (JMCE) Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, Connecticut. The event, which …
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4/3/25
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Ferri Middle School is joining a movement of New England schools replacing disposable dining ware with reusables to fight waste in their cafeterias.
The school was awarded a RIDE Get the Foam …
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4/3/25
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A Johnston native and long-time dance studio owner, SJ Masiello, is celebrating the release of her second book in a young adult historical fiction trilogy. Masiello, who has owned To The Pointe of …
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4/3/25
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Baylee Thai Cuisine, a favorite spot known for its authentic Thai dishes, celebrated the soft opening of its second location in Johnston last Friday. The new restaurant, located at 1369 Hartford Ave, …
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4/3/25
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On Sunday, March 23, Pack 20 Cub Scouts gathered at the Johnston Senior Center for their annual Blue and Gold celebration, an event that commemorates the anniversary of Scouting. Accompanied by …
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4/3/25
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The Johnston Police Department is celebrating the retirement of Major Thomas Dolan, marking the end of an extraordinary 30-year career in law enforcement. Major Dolan's dedication and bravery have …
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4/3/25
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New businesses and a new home are on the horizon in Johnston, as the Zoning Board gave initial approvals to three petitions during its March 27 meeting, including two new businesses and the …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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4/3/25
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A lawyer for the firm representing the Johnston property owners in a highly publicized eminent domain case this week laid out their position on the town's attempt to seize land where they plan to …
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BY TIM FORSBERG
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4/3/25
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Peter Neronha had a story as soon as he learned that former U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who is now president of the Rhode Island Foundation, would be addressing the Warwick Rotary Club.
Both were …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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4/3/25
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Johnston High School is set to present Paul Zindel's acclaimed play The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds on Thursday and Friday, April 10 and 11t.
The play tells the story of a …
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4/3/25
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