Politics & Government
5 Things To Know Today: Sept. 2
Three days, three cancellations; senior center open this weekend; help with e-devices; blood drive; and today in history: Cleveland rocks — officially.

0-For-3: There were three scheduled days of school this week in Johnston — and three cancellations. School is now scheduled to start Tuesday, Sept. 6, in all public schools in Johnston. Need to know the bus routes to local schools (including St. Rocco, St. Philip, and Trinity Christian Academy)? Check out the JohnstonPatch bus route listings here.
Hurricane Help: Mayor Joseph M. Polisena announced that the is scheduled to be open all weekend, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including Labor Day, to provide electricity for residents who may need to charge electronic devices, and to fill containers with fresh water for those who may need it. Ice will also be available.
Tech Support: Mohr Library hosts E-Zone Help for owners of electronic devices like iPad, iPhone, and Nook, today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Stop by the reference desk and learn how to access books through the Ocean State Library's E-Zone system.
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Roll 'Em Up: Dunkin' Donuts at 2738 Hartford Ave. is scheduled to hold a blood drive today from 2 to 7 p.m. Probably best not to drink anything caffeinated before you donate, but afterwards, all bets are off.
Rockin' Start: On this date in 1995, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially opened in Cleveland, OH. Boisterous debates over inductees (ABBA? Really?!) started shortly thereafter.
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