Politics & Government

May 14: Packies, Schools, Threat, Play, Band

Our new Readers' Choice poll, a chance of rain [again?!], and a look back at a killer performance make the grade for your 5 Things To Know Today.

Packies: Where's your favorite place in Johnston to stock up for weekend parties, find the perfect wine, or sate that appetite for a unique cordial? We're seeking your vote in our .

Schools: After the Barrington School Committee discussed the idea of allowing out-of-town students to pay nearly $13,000 to attend their schools,

Threat: Of rain, that is — the JohnstonPatch WeatherBug forecast includes a 40-percent chance of more drips today, with highs in the upper 60s.

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Play: Think kids don't get outdoors to play enough? is trying to do something about that today by , and more.

Band: On this date last year, we included the in our Viewfinder feature.

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