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STORY OF THE WEEK: If you were driving around North Providence, parts of Providence or other local communities during torrential downpours early last week, you may have felt like an extra in …
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9/21/23
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To the Editor,
It was disappointing to come home from vacation last week and read that the new mayor of Johnston, Joseph Polisena Jr., had decided to spend tens of thousands of extra taxpayer …
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Tom Ward, of Cumberland
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9/14/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK : Democratic primary voters had their say and now Gabe Amo is the new rising star in Rhode Island politics. While former state representative Aaron Regunberg was widely perceived as …
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9/14/23
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[My family has lived in Cranston] since the early 1900s. ... their surname was Ruggieri and they were among the first families to move into the Knightsville section of Cranston. … my …
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By JB Fulbright OneCranston HEZ
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9/13/23
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Many grandparents have an integral role in shaping their young grandchildren’s lives, whether being a positive influence, a role model, or speaking to them about drugs and peer pressure.
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By Marie Garceau
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9/6/23
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Editor’s Note: Traditionally, Ian Donnis opens his column with a STORY OF THE WEEK. He did so this week, however, the story was devoted to the possible outcomes of the Democratic primary for …
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9/6/23
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Special to the Herald
With September already here and my daughter, Arianna, getting ready to enter preschool, the excitement of a new school year can be felt everywhere. Soon, school …
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By JAMES A. DIOSSA
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9/6/23
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Special to the Herald
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youths 14-18 years after unintentional injuries, according to research from the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC).
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By PATRICIA SWEET
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9/6/23
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Former State Treasurer and Lt. Gov. Roger N. Begin: ‘Only when policymakers feel the impact of this broken system for their own families may there be reforms and funding to fix it.’
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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8/30/23
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A beloved father, brother and grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
As the incurable disease moves him toward inevitable death, the stress on him and his devoted family becomes …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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8/23/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After being dogged for weeks by the signature-gathering controversy, Sabina Matos’s campaign is ramping up its criticism of Aaron Regunberg, buoying the perception that he is …
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8/23/23
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Rather than the road to hell being paved with good intentions, I suggest that the road to hell is paved with unexamined assumptions. In the case of RI Energy/PPL's proposal before the RI Public …
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By SHEILA RESSEGER, MA
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8/9/23
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Amid the opioid epidemic, drug prevention and education have become critical. Fentanyl and fentanyl analogs are found in most common street drugs. It’s also common for illegal fentanyl to be …
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8/2/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With a bit more than six weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race took a dramatic turn last week. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, …
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7/26/23
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Editor’s Note: The Johnston Sun Rise reached out to Mayor Polisena for comment regarding Johnston resident Tamra Moretti’s concerns regarding the planned placement of Providence’s …
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By Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.
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7/20/23
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As a concerned constituent, I attended the Town Council meeting on Monday, July 10, where I presented valid questions, heartfelt concerns, and thoughtful considerations regarding the controversial …
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By Tamra Moretti
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7/20/23
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The Rhode Island State Council of Churches recognizes the profound personal, institutional, and cultural impact, especially in BIPOC communities, of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative …
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By JEREMY LANGILL
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7/5/23
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Editor’s note: Author of the Meeting with Mike column highlighting local personalities appearing in these pages turns his pen to a pet peeve as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day.
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6/28/23
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As Father's Day passes, I find myself reflecting on the many men who have left a mark on my life. They are coaches, neighbors, and fellow veterans and teachers. They are mentors and role models. …
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By WALTER BERBRICK
Candidate, Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District
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6/21/23
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Across the nation, communities consistently look for ways to ensure that their infrastructure withstands the test of time. But as Rhode Island’s state and municipal leaders gaze into the …
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By Jessica Filante Farrington and John Emra
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6/21/23
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