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Rhode Island's aging meters are nearing obsolescence. It may cost ratepayers $200 million to replace the Ocean State's more than 525,000 electric meters.
Meter replacement carries $200M shock
Rhode Island Energy’s “advanced metering” proposal will cost the Ocean State nearly $200 million and require the manual replacement of approximately 525,000 electric … more
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FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston. 
Will Johnston’s Amazon deliver?
While empty Amazon warehouses litter the nation, the online mega retailer insists their Johnston distribution center will open as planned. And the company plans to hire “more than 1,500” local job-seekers. more
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PJ’s - A WELCOME SIGN: PJ’s Pub looks forward to having a 14th anniversary celebration to thank its customers for their patronage (Photo by Ed Kdonian)
PJ’s Pub celebrates 14 years
PJ’’s Pub will hold its 14 year anniversary celebration with a DJ, ice cream bar, ice luge and more on April 1 from 7 p.m. till 1 a.m. Though it opened its doors in November and not … more
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OF INTEREST: Chet Browning, left, past president of the Rhode Island Philatelic Society, looks over a “cover” brought to the show by Bill Zech of East Greenwich. Zech is looking to sell the stamp collections that are part of his parents’ estate.
Celebrating cancel culture
A stamped envelope can tell a lot of stories. Chet Browning, photographer for former Gov. Bruce Sundlun, knows. He found the prize of his stamp collection on e-Bay. It’s an envelope that … more
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THE WAY TO THE POOL: (above) Mayor Ken Hopkins watches on as Director of Public Works Richard Bernardo explains what the first phase of the mayor’s plan to remodel the pool facilities will require.
Hopkins: Small pool big splash
With the third largest swimming pool in the country as a backdrop, Mayor Ken Hopkins disclosed Monday a plan to redesign Budlong Pool and his intention to put the $3.5 million necessary for phase one … more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, 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.)
No public tours or answers on Johnston Amazon opening
Johnston’s local newspaper has been trying to land a tour of the Amazon construction site for more than a year. The Sun Rise received its first official rejection from Amazon on Jan. 18, … more
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WATER WORKS: An employee at Town Hall lanes said the bowling alley will be without water for months as they construct a new bank branch building along Atwood Avenue. Because of the utility work, the bowling alley will shut its doors forever in a few weeks.
Town Hall Lanes’ time is up
Johnston’s lane time has expired. The town’s lone bowling alley will soon close. Although an exact date has not been released, Town Hall Lanes will cease operation in several … more
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SCAN FIRST: Police found a skimming device attached to this ATM on Killingly Street. If you utilized the machine, check your bank balance and report any suspicious activity to police and your bank.
Johnston police investigate ATM skimming discovery
Have you swiped your bank card at this automatic teller machine (ATM)? Hours after Johnston Police discovered a “skimming device” attached to a Killingly Street ATM, they were looking … more
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RAMPING UP ACCESSIBILITY: RAMP CEO Tina Guenette Pedersen with Tomas Avila, Associate Director RI DEDI and James Vincent, President NAACP Providence at the Pawtucket Heritage Festival (Photo courtesy of rampisinclusion.org)
Making comedy, the country more accessible
The Park Theater at 848 Park Ave. will be hosting a “Comedy for a Cause” event to raise funds needed to help purchase a new wheelchair accessible van for community activist Tina Pederson … more
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YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Chef Walter tells the class of how he came to America as a soccer player before moving on to work in a restaurant and eventually being invited to cook at the winter olympics.
Anyone can cook
Chef Walters Cooking School doesn’t look like much from the outside, but upon walking into the quaint little house at 162 Mayfield Ave. visitors find a fully fledged commercial style kitchen, … more
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WILL IT STAY? Now that there’s agreement of a scaled back version for the Budlong Pool complex it remains to be seen what will stay and what goes including this building. (Cranston Herald files)
Budlong pool plans prepare to hold water
After pressure from the City Council to speed up renovation plans for Budlong Pool, Mayor Ken Hopkins has agreed to reduce the plans for renovation to just the pool and bathhouse which was announced … more
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OUTLINING HIS PLATFORM: Former Cranston mayor Steve Laffey who has announced as a Republican candidate for president addressed an audience of about 30 people Friday at the Chapel View Grille. (Cranston Herald photo)
1st steps to national stage
Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey brought his campaign to make Americans aware “we are leaving no future for our children” to the Ocean State Friday. His Rhode Island stop — … more
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