Week in Review

Top Stories for Oct. 1—5

Our coverage of the Apple Festival, police reports, and politics topped the list this week.

  Our coverage of the 25th Annual Apple Festival, police reports, and continued strength in the local housing market made the list of highest-read stories Oct. 1: [VIDEO] 'This Is What Johnston Is All About' On Monday, lots of folks checked out our video from the first day of the Apple Festival. Oct. 2: RI State Police Arrest Log: Stolen Goods Suspect Nabbed on Warrant Another week, another police report in the top stories list. Oct. 3: JPD to Promote, Appoint Officers In advance of Friday's ceremonies, we noted the promotions and appointments at the Johnston Police Department. Oct. 4: Polisena Discusses Re-election Platform Our interview with Mayor Joseph Polisena — who is seeking a fourth term this year — collected lots of hits on …

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Photo Gallery: More Scenes From The Apple Festival

JohnstonPatch was out and about at the 24th Annual Apple Festival — did we see you there?

All week, organizers and vendors at the 24th Annual Apple Festival kept their eyes to the skies, since the weather forecast called for the chance of rain. In the end, though, nothing dampened the spirits at this year's event — and no rain fell. JohnstonPatch spent the weekend at Memorial Park, and caught the accompanying photos of local folks enjoying the sights and sounds — not to mention the food — at the festival. Watch for even more from the Apple Festival — including video of the apple pie eating contest — or click the "Keep me posted!" link below to get an e-mail alert when we post our next batch of coverage.

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Mary Quirk-Sasa

10:27 am on Monday, September 26, 2011

I want to extend a great BIG thank you to all who stopped by the Patch booth this weekend to learn more about Patch and sign up for Patch emails! Visit the Patch site everyday to keep up on what's happening in our terrific town. Feel free to leave comments. We love to hear from you! :) Mary Mary   more ›

Photos: Apple Festival Pie Eating Contest

Cherry Hill Manor sponsored the competition, held on Sept. 25 at the Johnston Apple Festival.

Twenty-one brave souls brought their hunger for victory — and apple pie — but only three could be declared the winners. Competitors in three age groups squared off at the Johnston Apple Festival's pie-eating contest, held Sept. 25 at Johnston Memorial Park. A large crowd gathered around the stage to watch and cheer on the contestants in the event, which was sponsored by Cherry Hill Manor. In the end, 10-year-old Damon Bedford repeated his 2010 success and won in the 9- to 13-year-old division. Kydell Haslehurst, of Pawtucket, took top honors in the 14- to 18-year-old contest, and Johnston School Committee member Susan Mansollilo fought off six adult opponents  for the victory in the final round.

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Find A Good Read At Mohr Library

The Friends of Mohr Library group hosts its first book sale at the new library today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If the weather's not cooperating today, why not spend a little quality time indoors at Marian J. Mohr Library? The group Friends of Mohr Library is hosting its annual book sale today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the first time that the event will be held at the new library, which opened in April. It's a great way to see (or return to) the new library — and support the Friends' efforts to provide programs, services, and materials for the library that are not included in the regular budget.

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Great Escape: Fall Festival Tops The List

The Apple Festival, Gamm Theatre's new season, and live music round out this weekend's events.

A special weekend is coming up, as a Johnston fall tradition continues. There's also plenty of live theater and music to keep you entertained.

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