Politics & Government

5 Things: Pooch Park, Half-Pint Hoops

Saturday's official opening of the town's first dog park ranks first on our 5 Things to Know Today for Sept. 18, 2012.

 

1. Pooch Park: Two years, hundreds of volunteer hours — and no tax money spent. That's the tally for Johnston's new dog park, which officially opened on Saturday at Woodlake Park. [Click the link for a video.]

2. Half-Pint Hoops: From our friends over at the Johnston Recreation Department is a reminder about sign-ups for the fall youth basketball league. Rates start at $25, for kids in grades 1 through 10.

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3. Rain: Cloudy today with a 70-percent chance of showers during the day, increasing to a 90-percent possibility for precip overnight. Highs in the lower 70s.

4. Chime In: We've been getting lots of discussion on our recent poll asking whether the state of RI should re-think its motorcycle helmet laws. Add your voice to the conversation.

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