Community Corner

June 27: We're Number... 34?

Good morning, Johnston, and welcome to June 27, 2012. Here are your 5 Things to Know Today.

We're Number... 34?: Where do you think Johnston ranks among towns in Rhode Island? GoLocalProv.com reported that, based on a whole bunch of data, Johnston is number 34. .

Clouds and Sun: No threat of rain today, though we'll see a whole lot of clouds and temps in the upper 70s. A bit warmer on Thursday, with another blast of heat due in time for Friday.

Full Slate: Marian J. Mohr Library, One Memorial Ave., has a trifecta of cool summer activities:

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

for kids entering kindergarten and older; includes a 'catapulting experience.' [Our preference is for a trebuchet.]

. Tonight's showing is Caroline based on a book by Neil Gaiman.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

'Dinner at the White House,' a performance by Judy Bernstein, at 6:45 pm. .

Expansion: WPRO.com reported on yesterday's groundbreaking at on Hartford Avenue. Owner Chris Hurd estimated the economic benefit at $4 million in the construction phase, with 100 building jobs created.

Consistent: In our OMG PD feature published one year ago today, we noted a rash of — including the tale of an apparently drunk Cranston man who drove his car into... wait for it... a liquor store.

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