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Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lawsuit alleges Johnston firefighters used alcohol, pot on the job (rilawyersweekly.com) — Johnston residents should know a fire dispatcher has filed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging widespread alcohol and marijuana use among on-duty firefighters, claims the mayor strongly denies. The suit, filed in Providence Superior Court, also accuses town officials of retaliation, while Johnston has hired a former State Police colonel to conduct an internal review of fire department policies and practices.
2. 2026 General Election Information & Polling Locations (johnstonsunrise.net) — Johnston voters get a full rundown of where and when they can cast ballots in the 2026 general election, from early voting at the Johnston Land Trust to each precinct's Election Day polling place. The guide lists specific schools, community halls, and recreation centers by address, plus directs residents to state and town resources for precinct lookup and questions.
3. Dump truck rollover in Johnston causes traffic backups (wpri.com) — Traffic on Plainfield Pike in Johnston is reduced to one lane after a dump truck rolled over into a business parking lot, also involving another large truck. Cranston and Johnston emergency crews are on scene, and officials have not yet released information on injuries or what caused the crash.
4. Providence Water hosts Centennial celebration (turnto10.com) — Johnston residents rely on Providence Water's century-old Holton Purification Works, which now supplies about 60 million gallons of clean water daily to roughly 600,000 Rhode Islanders. Local leaders, including Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr., joined state officials to celebrate the plant's 100 years of service and highlight ongoing investment to keep the regional water system strong for communities like Johnston.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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