The Rhode Island Press Association presented 153 awards to journalists throughout the state for writing, design and photography in its editorial contest for 2022.
Johnston Sun Rise Editor Rory …
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5/18/23
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Ronald Pelletier sniffed the corned beef flavored air. He was thirsty.
A woman leaned over his left shoulder and asked, “You gonna have beer or wine today?”
“I’m gonna …
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/9/23
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He’s only six years old, yet Lorenzo Almeida wants to give back to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.
During the past Thanksgiving and Christmas season, Lorenzo spent two long …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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3/2/23
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In 1935, Giuseppe Baffoni founded a chicken farm in the heart of Johnston, and 88 years later his great grandson’s still tending the flock.
Adam Baffoni walked out his farm store and down …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/1/23
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It seems like excitement is running rampant everywhere in and around Johnston and Cranston these days.
One reason, in particular, is that one of the town’s most special and time-honored …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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1/23/23
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Earlier this week, Bernard “Bernie” Pavia kneeled down to play with his trainset.
He laid the track out in a circle at the trunk of his bright white Christmas tree, and crawled up …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/5/23
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Johnston born and bred, Josephine “Josie” Celentano turned 100 years old in the same Binghampton Avenue home where she was born.
“I’m an old bag,” she laughed, seated …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/5/23
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Louis Spremulli and Paul Orlando stood at the large wooden table, the contents of their Spirt of Hope “rescue kits” carefully laid out on its surface.
The shades were drawn but the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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12/28/22
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On Friday night, Oct. 14, Copperfield’s Burger & Beer, possibly Rhode Island’s hottest night spot, located at 678 Killingly St. in Johnston, is having a “Special Event” …
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By JERY POTENZA/Special to the Sun Rise
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10/7/22
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The Boston Celtics of the NBA announced last week that Johnston native Joe Mazzulla would be promoted to interim head coach for the upcoming season after the suspension of Ime Udoka.
Mazzulla, 34, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/28/22
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The time is ripe for Johnston’s apple celebration.
The 34th Annual Apple Festival will be held this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11.
The festivities will stretch from 10 …
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9/8/22
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The Padre Pio Prayer Group of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette at 947 Park Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is proud to announce the third annual Italian Cultural Festival honoring …
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By Louis Spremulli/Special to the Sun Rise
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8/26/22
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Magical, or was it something more? Laura Logan couldn’t help but wonder as she stood in the dappled sunlight looking over the park and play area that was a part of daughter’s life nearly …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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8/24/22
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He was the driving force. The inspiration. The ultimate friend.
In an effort to repay the favor, a small crew of devoted volunteers will once again pull off the annual Matt and …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/18/22
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One of Rhode Island’s longest standing traditions will make its 82nd annual appearance this weekend in Johnston.
It’s called the St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival which will …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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8/18/22
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There are still spots open in the Fifth Annual Race for Matt and Grace Golf Tournament , scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, at the Connecticut National Golf Course.
The tournament will start at noon …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/12/22
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Johnston Senior High School is hosting its annual summer blood drive on June 28 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The blood drive will take place in the school’s cafeteria. Our region is currently in a …
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By Talia Laflamme/Special to the Sun Rise
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7/25/22
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The message atop a recent Operation Stand Down RI (OSDRI) bulletin sounded the alarm: “We need your help!”
OSDRI needs volunteers for a number of different roles for their Veteran …
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7/25/22
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The sounds of golden oldies doo wop music will echo across Twin River Monday night when the Town of North Providence and its Mayor Charlies Lombardi begin what promises to be a fun-filled Summer …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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7/25/22
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When Ron Barnes was a high school student at Cranston East, he marched in the Gaspee Day Parade as a member of the band. Since then, he has marched in the parade almost every year as a member of the …
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By ALEX MALM
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6/9/22
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