Great Escape: Lights, Theatre and Big Movie Releases

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Costa Earns Place In RI Tennis Coaches Hall Of Fame

Carol Anne Costa, administrative assistant at Johnston Housing Authority, founded the coaches association which honored her on Nov. 10.

Great Escape: 3 Doors Down, A Derby, And Dance

Enjoy some great music this weekend, experience the fast pace of the Providence Roller Derby or check out a Firstworks multimedia dance production.

Coaches Ice Mayor's Squad In Annual Soccer Match, 4-2

Mayor Joseph Polisena's team couldn't hold off the determined offense of the coaches team in the 2nd Annual Mayor's Cup Tournament on Nov. 4.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Mayor's Cup Soccer

The second annual match between Mayor Joseph Polisena's hand-picked squad and a team of local youth soccer coaches is set for 7 p.m. at the Soccer Complex.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 28

Cute kids in costumes; spooky and slimy; get your ghoul on at Memorial Park; JHS football in Westerly; and today in history: until then, it was just an arc.

Here's Where To Find Halloween Events [Poll]

JohnstonPatch has a page dedicated to Halloween events in our area.

Great Escape: Can 'Footloose' Be A Hit The Second Time?

There’s a lot of variety in our list of things to do this weekend, from comedy — including some local talent and a Pulitzer Prize winner — to a big movie release, seafood festival, sports and more.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 12

Another full day at Mohr Library; check your BP; soccer teams in action; Providence Childrens' Museum fun; and today in history: The (NFL) Trade.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Get Your Kicks

The JHS boys' varsity soccer squad hosts Davies Career and Technical High School today at 3:30 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 6

Stories for toddlers; boys' varsity soccer; health info for seniors; building with recycled materials; and today in history: The Goat Curse begins.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Twice The Soccer Fun

Both of Johnston High School's soccer teams are scheduled to play tonight at 6 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Sept. 30

Exercise at the senior center; computer class at Mohr; JHS sports; and today in history: have a yabba-dabba-doo time.

A Young Role Model

Gabriella Scarcella challenges herself in golf, soccer and the arts.

Video: Panthers Beat Sentinels 26-7

The Johnston High School varsity football team won a decisive victory over Smithfield on Sept. 9.

Johnston Defeats Canada In Crossover Game

The local Junior Little League team won in a non-tournament contest against Surrey, BC.

Viewfinder: Johnston's Run To The World Series

The local squad finished third in the United States pool of the Junior Little League World Series held in Taylor, MI. We look back at their incredible season.

Photo Gallery: 'Oil Can' Boyd Gets Key To Johnston

Mayor Polisena presented 'Oil Can' Boyd with the Key to Johnston during a visit to the assisted living facility on Aug. 17.

Jr. LL World Series: Johnston Wins, 3-1

The local squad scores two runs in the first inning on sloppy defense by Rosenberg, TX.

Jr. LL World Series: 2nd Loss For Johnston

The local All Star team drops to 1-2 after Tuscon, AZ, defeats Johnston, 9-2, on August 16.

Jr. LL World Series: Florida Over Johnston, 13-3

The local squad surrendered seven runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth for their first loss in a week.

Jr. LL World Series: Johnston Wins, 5-2

The Eastern Regional champions kick off the 2011 Junior Little League World Series with a victory over the Central division representatives.

Johnston All-Stars Begin World Series Run Today

The local squad is scheduled to play at noon today against North Canton, OH, in the first game of the Junior Little League World Series.

Junior LL Squad Earns Plaudits

Mayor Joseph Polisena, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Rep. James Langevin offer their congratulations to the local team who won the Junior Little League Eastern Regional title.

On To Michigan!

Johnston beats Pennridge, PA, in a double-header to take the Junior Little League Eastern Regional title in Freehold Township, NJ, and advance to the Jr. LL World Series in Taylor, MI.

Johnston One Game Away From Regional Title

The local baseball squad defeats Pennridge in the first of two finals games at Freehold Township, NJ.

Johnston Advances To Regional Finals

The local squad faces the undefeated Pennridge, PA, team that gave Johnston its only loss of the tournament.

Jr. LL Squad One Step Closer To Finals

Johnston's 13- to 14-year-old All Star team held off a late rally by Quincy MA for the 11-8 victory on August 10.

Johnston Stays Alive In Regionals

The local squad defeated Burlington, CT, by a score of 14-7 to advance in the consolation round of the Junior Little League Regional Tournament.

Town Hall Lanes Hosts Duckpin Tour

Peter Pierce (178) and Susan Phillips (137) take top tournament honors, as the state record is broken by Chuck Kramer, who bowled a 1398 over eight games.

Jr. Little League Squad Falls To PA, 11-7

Johnston answered three early runs by Pennridge, but couldn't overcome a 5-run fourth inning by the Pennsylvania team.

Johnston Takes Game 1 Of Regionals

The Rhode Island Junior Little League champions defeated Davidsonville, Md., 12-2, on August 6.

Johnston All-Stars Play In Regionals Tonight

The local 13- to 14-year old squad is scheduled to play Davidsonville, Md., tonight at 7 p.m. in New Jersey.

Junior LL Tourney: Johnston Wins State Title

Johnston's explosive offense made the difference in the game against East Greenwich.

Hurd Chevrolet Shut Out By Cranston

Cranston/Auburn Post 20 secures its 18th consecutive victory as pitching and fielding make up for a lack of offense against the Johnston squad.

Pools Cruise Toward Playoffs

The Johnston Pools rocked the Ocean State Dogs 11-1 on July 27 and are set to begin the playoffs next week.

Junior LL Tourney: EG To Play Johnston In Finals

East Greenwich beat Glocester, 11-0, on July 27 to earn a rematch with the host team.

5 Things To Know Today: July 27

Another busy day at Mohr Library; blood drive in Greenville; Junior Little League tourney continues; summer music at Garden City; and today in history: LA Games.

Junior LL Tourney: Johnston Goes 2-0

The host squad defeats East Greenwich, 6-3, on Saturday and Glocester, 20-2, on Sunday.

Park Readies For Jr. Little League Tourney

The state tournament for 13- to 14-year-old All Star teams is set to begin on July 23.