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Last Week at the General Assembly. . .

Recent goings on at the Rhode Island State House.

By Mark Schieldrop | 5:50 am

Homes For Sale in Johnston This Week

Here are some dramatic, unusual or just plain weird police stories from the Milwaukee area.

OMGPD: Raging Mad

It's time again for the annual Medieval Faire hosted by Mohr Library in Johnston — but this year, it's at Memorial Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19.

What's Happening This Weekend in Johnston?

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Phantom Fireworks is one of two vendors approved for temporary fireworks sales in Johnston this year.

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Business

Fireworks Tents Will Soon Rise in Johnston

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Obituaries

Obituary: Joan S. Rapone, 68

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Marlene Konkoly of Royal Oak has found creative ways to spend less and save more so she can retire at age 50.

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Retiring at 50: Could You Follow This Woman's Extreme Savings Plan?

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39 Lincoln Drive

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Featured Home: 39 Lincoln Drive

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What's your next car going to be?

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Your Next Car: What's It Going to Be?

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George Arakelian Jr., of A Custom Car Center of Johnston, talks about the upcoming Hendricken Car Show.

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Check Out the Hot Rides This Weekend

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Obituaries

Obituary: Paula F. Tallo, 60

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El Cerrito police stop and check vehicles six at a time during DUI checkpoint on Aug. 26, 2011

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Police & Fire

Should DUI Limit Be Lowered To 0.05?

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NO TOLL ON THE SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE

By Jeanne Smith | Thursday, May 16 | 1 comment

Please help stop the toll. If we don't unite now, it will be in your neighborhood next. Please email your rep and senator and ask them to support Rep. Edwards' bill to repeal the toll.

Are You Wearing a Helmet or Being Stupid?

By Mike Bottaro | Friday, May 17 | 27 comments

Attorney Mike Bottaro has helmets on his mind.

Sometimes, Government Works

By Anthony Giarrusso | Wednesday, May 15 | 5 comments

State Rep. Giarrusso has been an outspoken critic of the governor’s proposed 6 percent increase to 14 senior members of the administration since first proposed in late March.

House Leadership Package... Is It Enough To Get Us Going?

By Ed Doyle | Tuesday, May 14 | 24 comments

I give my opinion on some of the bills that may get a vote before the session ends.

“The Sunday Political Brunch” – Happy Mother's Day! – May 12

By Mark Curtis | Monday, May 13 | 1 comment

My weekly political analysis!

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Shopping

27 Mill St, Johnston, RI 02919

401-946-9307

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Auburn Fruitland

13 S Long St, Johnston, RI 02919

401-781-0270

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Restaurants

595 Killingly St, Johnston, RI 02919

401-831-1404

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Palmieri J Pizzeria & Ice Cream

1999 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI 02919

401-943-2127

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Saturday Drop-in Crafts

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

Today, 6:00 pm

Card Night

Johnston Senior Center

Today, 8:00 pm

Providence Ghost Tour

60 Congdon St

Tomorrow, 10:00 am

Mohr Medieval Faire

Johnston Memorial Park

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