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Thursday, November 29, 2012

5 Things To Know Today

Five Things for Thursday: Chilly, Controversy — or 'Non-troversy'?

Start your day with a check of weather, news, and events in Johnston.

  Johnston Weather: Controversy — or 'Non-troversy'?: Remember the hubbub last year after Gov. Lincoln Chafee named the State House evergreen a "holiday tree" — like former Gov. Don Carcieri had done, incidentally? Chafee announced that he's planning a tree lighting this year, too — do you think what the tree is called is still an issue? Let us know. Bowling to Benefit: Town Hall Lanes in Johnston hosts a bowling tournament on Friday night to help the Smithfield Welfare Department's Holiday Fund. Throw a few frames and help people in need. Feeling Lucky?: We've all been hearing about the huge Powerball jackpot recently — you could also try your luck at something that doesn't have quite the astronomical odds of winning: Bingo at the …

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