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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police have now released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident.
When RI police use deadly force, the AG investigates
James Harrison’s story does not stir sympathy. The Johnston man was accused of peeping through a young neighbor’s window in May. The next morning he allegedly killed his mother and a … more
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HELP’S COMING: Construction crews started construction on an access road to Belfield Drive off the shoulder of I-295 early Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 2024.
Johnston's Belfield Drive residents thrown a life-line (via interstate access road)
The water’s still waist deep and starting to freeze along Belfield Drive, cutting 10 Johnston homes — and around 30 residents — off from civilization, emergency services, fuel and … more
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JOHNSTON ROOTS: Debra Mulligan’s father Peter Cardullo and his mother Lillian posed for a photograph in front of her sister Josephine (Giorgianni) Paolantonio’s house at 2465 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. Mulligan’s Aunt Josie married Antonio Paolantonio from Frosolone, who was part owner/proprietor of Colonial Knife, which is still in operation. Her grandmother, who lived to be 110, was the second girl in the family. Lillian Cardullo was born in May 1903. Peter Cardullo, who is now 90, was born on August 24, 1933.
Back to Frog City
The roots of Debra A. Mulligan’s family tree are thick and tangled throughout Johnston’s neighborhoods like a plate of spaghetti with marinara. As an Ocean State scholar, Mulligan … more
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Apponaug Brewing Company’s bar was full within the first half hour of reopening, though it still has yet to be finished.
‘Business as usual’
Exactly one month after closing due to flooding damage, Apponaug Brewing Company re-opened at 4 p.m. last Friday night. Despite the cause for celebration- and patrons arriving  almost an … more
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THE CLAM COMMISSION: A panel of lawmakers hear testimony from environmental experts regarding Quahogs in Narragansett Bay. (Photos by Will Steinfeld)
Fewer quahogs, what’s the catch?
“How many digital quahogs do I have to dig a day to make a day’s pay?” asked Mark Johnson, concluding the fifth meeting of the Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide … more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, of last year, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston
Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? … more
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BRAVING THE CONDITIONS: CCRI faculty members continued to protest on Tuesday, with members of the union picketing at the intersection leading into the college. According to assistant professor Daniel O’Neill, the CCRIFA’s secretary, members wanted to send a message about the importance of the work that professors do at the college.
CCRI faculty picket in below freezing temperatures on first day of classes
WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But … more
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NOW AND WHAT IT COULD BE: An architect rendering of a proposed 12-unit apartment or condo development of the former Hunter’s Garage, as pictured Sunday, on the banks of the Pawtuxet River in the village. The Historic District Commission is expected to consider the plan on Feb. 21.
Latest Pawtuxet gateway plan is housing
Come this June Anthony Albanese Sr. will have owned the former Hunter’s Garage at the gateway to Pawtuxet Village for five years. A lot has happened in this five years and a lot hasn’t … more
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Understanding Your FEMA Letter
Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA for the September 10 - 13, 2023 flooding, severe storms and tornado winds will receive determinations letters, request letters and informational letters … more
SAVING THEIR BREATH: With the use of paper plates provided by Taniesha Sellers, Annette and Evaline swished out the candles on their cake celebrating a combined 205 years. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Never too late to make friends
Annette loves playing bingo. Evaline can’t stand the game. Annette is hard of hearing. Evaline is partially blind. Annette is 104. Evaline is 101. But they are … more
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Sharing in a big way
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donated boxes of cookies to Women & Infants Hospital, which were distributed to staff. This is part of the Girl Scouts’ “Cookie Share … more
House passes Serpa bills strengthening penalties for drunken, impaired, reckless driving offenses
On April 11 the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) that strengthens the penalties for drunken, impaired and reckless … more
MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE: Warwick Senator Matthew LaMountain, sponsor of a $5,000 Senate legislative grant is joined by John Howell, president of the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon at a recent presentation. They are holding the T-shirt of this year’s decathlon with the theme “humanity and technology.” The shirt designed by Liam Harnois was one of many created by students of the graphics arts department at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. (Warwick Beacon photo)
11 RI Academic Decathlon gold medalists to receive scholarships
In a practice inspired by late Warwick Representative Paul Sherlock about 30 years ago, Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi will present $500 scholarships to the 11 … more
New, improved dog park nears completion
As the temperatures rise and spring flowers, relocation of Warwick’s dog park within City Park is nearing completion. The park is located slightly north of where it used to be and offers … more
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HIS WORK AND AT WORK: Bob Lavoie, whose works will be on display at the Providence Art Club April 21 through May 9, seen at work in his studio. (Submitted photos)
Warwick artist Bob Lavoie to exhibit at Providence Art Club
Warwick resident Bob Lavoie will be the subject of an upcoming two-person exhibition titled Time and Tide at the historic Providence Art Club alongside Narragansett resident Pati Sylvia. The … more
Perfect timing
Although weather conditions at this time of year don’t favor clear skies in northern Vermont, viewing a total eclipse was not an opportunity Lorraine Potter-Cooper and her sister wanted to pass … more
CONGRATULATIONS PETE: In this 2017 file photo, Pete Fontaine was presented with a special commendation by Town Councilman Robert Civetti. He was recognized for doing a “great job for the Town of Johnston and the athletes of the town at all levels,” he was honored for his coverage of events of all kinds. That same year, Fontaine was inducted into the Johnston High School Hall of Fame.
PETE FONTAINE (1946-2024) Ink in his veins, heart on his sleeve
Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week. Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins. more
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40 years with city…and counting
Mayor Frank Picozzi paid a special visit to the Assessors Department Tuesday to honor Sandra Gemma for reaching 40 years as an employee of the City of Warwick. Gemma began working for the city on … more
BOUNCING ABOUT: Ellie Chesser, 7, and Milo Chesser, 5, take a few jumps inside the Kent County YMCA's bounce house. (Christopher Gavin)
Time to put away the screens
Summer will be here soon enough – and with it, plenty of playtime for kids once the school year comes to an end. But before that last bell rings, the Greater Providence YMCA aims to get … more
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Neronha: ‘I am not like other politicians’
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
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