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2 days ago
Danny Hall, creator of the annual Hall’s Asylum Halloween display on Warwick Neck Avenue that brought in more than $1,500 in donations for the Gianna Cirella Memorial Foundation dedicated to …
3 days ago
Football, well it’s soccer in this country, changed Mick Rooney’s life. It’s no wonder then for the last couple of weeks, Rooney’s life has revolved around the World Cup. He …
3 days ago
Russ Matuszek sat behind the wheel of the Canna-Bus, a free-wheeling trolley parked outside the RISE dispensary. “If they need us, we’re here,” said the driver, leaning forward …
3 days ago
While state legislators and the City Council have chosen leaders for the upcoming sessions, the Warwick School Committee has yet to pick who will lead them as the department embarks on the singular …
3 days ago
A turnout estimated at 500 to 600 adults and children turned out Sunday for the city’s second annual Christmas tree lighting at Thayer Arena. Food trucks lined the field facing the rink and at …
3 days ago
Plants have been uprooted, flags removed and a wreath taken from the 9-11 Memorial to Warwick victims of that terrorism attack built by volunteers with community donations in Oakland Beach. The …
3 days ago
Joe White was a natural for the job. He was the right height, stout and rotund. He wasn’t fat, but had a paunch. That’s not what made him a good Santa, however. No, he didn’t …
3 days ago
The Rhode Island Foundation will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2022 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island …
3 days ago
A few scattered rain drops and a strong southerly wind didn’t stop members of the Warwick Historic Cemetery Commission from turning out in numbers last Saturday for the fall cleanup of Brayton …
3 days ago
Cranston’s Cody Fino has been named the Community College of Rhode Island’s Executive Director of Workforce Partnerships. Since 2019, Fino has served as the college’s Director of …
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The No More Hunger Walk, held this past fall, raised more than $11,000 for local food pantries and the Westbay Marketplace. Participating groups and churches included Boy Scout Troop 1 Conimicut, …
3 days ago
Breeze Airways, the Seriously Nice™ low-fare airline founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, announced Wednesday new and resuming service to six destinations to be added in 2023 …
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The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra embraces the Holiday season’s festivities with two upcoming concerts. Amica Rush Hour Series The Four Seasons, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. TACO Classical Series …
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Five Warwick non profit organizations have been awarded Champlin Foundation grants totaling almost $600,000 it was announced last week. The five are among 95 organizations receiving $10.2 …
3 days ago
Unveiled during the administration of Mayor Joseph Solomon, the city is moving ahead with plans for a new children’s playground and splash pad in Oakland Beach not far from Greenwich Bay and in …
3 days ago
The SkillsUSA Leadership Team at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center sponsored it annual food drive for Westbay Community Action from November 4-15th. They collected 843 pounds of food from …
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DUI Around 8:59 p.m., Nov. 2, Warwick Police responded to the area of 3377 Post Road for the report of an “erratic operator in progress.” A witness reported a white Lincoln …
3 days ago
Two Pilgrim athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to compete in Division I sports at a recent ceremony, as softball standout Alyssa Twomey committed to nearby Providence College, and …
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The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team recently announced that assistant coach and 2005 graduate Matt Clifford would be elevated to the head coach position next spring season. Clifford was one of the …
3 days ago
Roster turnover is an annual headache for most high school sports teams. However, for the defending champion Bishop Hendricken basketball team, that won’t be an issue for the 2022-23 winter …
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The St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies’ Auxiliary hosted Breakfast with Santa this past weekend at the St. Mary’s Feast Society on Phenix Avenue where 98 guests packed the building. …
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Ten dollars. I shuttered. Was I going to pay $10 for a Christmas tree? No way. Fortunately, neither Carol nor the kids were with me when I made the stop at a lot filled with trees. The kids and Carol …
5 days ago
Local nonprofits can still apply for $11.7 million in additional grants on first-come-first-served basis Nine Warwick nonprofits working on food insecurity, housing instability and …
5 days ago
The Picozzi digital Christmas light show that has been known to have kids dancing in the street made its debut Thanksgiving eve and will be showing at the mayor’s home on Gristmill Road nightly …
5 days ago
The Rhode Island State Police (RISP), Rhode Island State Police Museum and Education Center, Department of Public Safety, the Rhode Island Troopers Association, the Office of the U.S. Attorney, the …
Wednesday, November 30
Join Mayor Picozzi and the Parks and Recreation Department on Sunday, Dec 4th at 5pm at Thayer Arena for a night of family festivities to include: free skating (w/donation of nonperishable food), …
Wednesday, November 30
Deals had shoppers waiting in lines outside some of the store at Warwick Mall on Black Friday. But stores didn’t open at midnight nor did people camp outside hoping to snag one of a limited …
Wednesday, November 30
More homeless families have taken up residence in Warwick hotels even though Mayor Frank Picozzi said he remains in the dark over how either the governor or the Department of Housing and its director …
Wednesday, November 30
Now that voters have approved a bond to build new Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools, the biggest question facing some members of the City Council is whether the two schools can be built for $350 …
Wednesday, November 30
Hoxsie School fourth graders who are studying the human heart as part of the School Department’s new ELA curriculum had the opportunity to examine functional engineering valve and chamber …
Wednesday, November 30
With so many trees to pick from, Jonathan and Christina Croiano were surprised when their daughter Gracelyn instantly picked out her favorite from the wide selection at Confreda Farm on Scituate …
Wednesday, November 30
The Coastal Nutcracker, the creation of Brenda Warnock, left, and Vicki Francesconi-Sullivan is the first of the Christmas characters to make their seasonable appearance in Conimicut Village. As was …
Wednesday, November 30
More than 700 canned goods, toiletries and nonperishables were collected in a month-long drive conducted during November by 13-year old Christopher Rodrigues at the Don Rodrigues Karate Academy. The …
Wednesday, November 30
To the Editor, Global warming is in all the news. Why would Warwick think about an outdoor ice rink? What value could this bring to the city? Warwick doesn’t have the money or the …
Wednesday, November 30
When retired Warwick teacher and Warwick Rotary Club member Tom Sanford came up with the proposal that the service club conduct a 5K turkey trot early Thanksgiving morning, some club members …
Wednesday, November 30
Every Thanksgiving morning a dedicated group of local soccer players have laced up their cleats without fail. The tradition started in 1972 at Lockwood Junior High School, marking this year as …
Wednesday, November 30
It’s an ageless Thanksgiving tradition, one that Oakland Beach Firemen’s Club President Ron Manfredo will tell you, “Has been around for a long, long time and I’ve been here …
Wednesday, November 30
Occupying most of the activity rooms at the Crowne Plaza there was nothing small about the Small Business Saturday sponsored by the Rhode Island Disabilities Council. The sixth annual event hosted …
Wednesday, November 30
The first day of 2023 will be special for many reasons. For one group of brave souls, they will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening …
Wednesday, November 30
Arthur Defrance and his brother, Peter, who carry on the business their grandfather, Arthur (known as ‘Shorty’), started in 1936, were dismayed to discover a brick had been thrown through …
Wednesday, November 30
East Greenwich will host “A Conversation about Impaired Driving, the Law, and a Call to Action” Thursday, Dec. 8, at Swift Auditorium, 121 Peirce Street, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This …
Wednesday, November 30
Roberta Steinle, who works in the city’s human services department, has coordinated the Neighbors Helping Neighbors program since Maureen Volpe left the city 15 years ago. Not until now has she …
Wednesday, November 30
DUI RIPTIDE At 1:07 a.m., Nov. 5, Warwick Police were “conducting a DUI RIPTIDE” detail in a marked police cruiser, driving northbound on Bald Hill Road, when officers observed a …
Wednesday, November 30
The Toll Gate soccer teams wrapped up historic seasons for the school, as the Titan girls claimed their second state championship in three years and the boys reached the finals after an undefeated …
Wednesday, November 30
The Pilgrim football team picked up a 32-14 Beacon Bowl win over rival Toll Gate on Thanksgiving last week. The Pats also grabbed the 3-2 series lead and have won three straight meetings between the …
Tuesday, November 29
Joe Rocco and Farah Kinsella were on a shopping mission Black Friday to express their love for each other. They weren’t exactly indiscrete about it either. Joe was rather loud. “We …
Wednesday, November 23
A Warwick hotel is serving as the winter shelter for homeless again, but this year Mayor Frank Picozzi learned about it in advance and doesn’t believe it will become an issue to …
Wednesday, November 23
Every autumn for the past six years, members of the Warwick Police Department find themselves in a bit of a hairy situation. In 2017, former police chief Stephen McCartney shelved the standing …
Wednesday, November 23
Jody King, who grew up in Warwick, attended Pilgrim High School, served in the US Marine Corps and these days is most recognized for quahogging and his love of the Bay has encountered racism on …
Wednesday, November 23
Some of the more than 30 landlords of short term home rentals of less than 30 days, which under city ordinances is not permitted, believed a proposal to regulate Airbnbs was a “done deal” …
Wednesday, November 23
Seemingly overnight after months of site preparations and the delivery of steel guiders, the nearly 500,000 square foot (that’s more than 10 acres) warehouse being built by North Point has …
Wednesday, November 23
This is a timeless story that never gets old. It’s a story of a young man who wanted to leave his country to immigrate to the United States to make a better life for his …
Wednesday, November 23
HarborOne Bank’s Harvest for Hunger program raises awareness, provides financial support and generates non-perishable food donations for community-based organizations addressing the issue of …
Wednesday, November 23
STORY OF THE WEEK Every now and then, the tectonic plates of Rhode Island politics shift, as campaign season fades and a fresh batch of leaders takes on new roles. We’re seeing that to some …
Wednesday, November 23
Family fun, friends, fine food and fellowship. Those were the ingredients that went into the St. Barnabas Church Christmas Bazaar held Saturday. For starters, Schweitzer Hall was aglow with …
Wednesday, November 23
Marilyn Robinson, who has lived at the Brookdale Centre of New England in Coventry since 2018, celebrated her 100th birthday November 15. An East Greenwich resident for 55 years, Marilyn was an …
Wednesday, November 23
After a pandemic hiatus, Volunteers of Warwick Schools, VOWS, held its traditional chopstick auction Saturday at the Pilgrim Senior Center. Those participating can buy white or gold chopsticks that …
Wednesday, November 23
This rendering of the possible layout of an outdoor skating rink at the site of the former City Hall Annex – the dream of Mayor Frank Picozzi – was recently shared with the Appounag …
Wednesday, November 23
With the generous support of Stop & Shop, the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs were able to provide turkeys and all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner to 187 families last Saturday. Recipients …
Wednesday, November 23
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 8 cents from last week, averaging $3.76 per gallon. Monday’s price is 22 cents higher than a month ago, and 34 cents higher than November 14, …
Wednesday, November 23
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. State Holiday Commission announced last week the annual essay contest for the upcoming holiday event. “Every year, this essay contest tends to be one of the …
Wednesday, November 23
Performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. by St. Rose of Lima students in partnership with the Rhode Island Youth Theatre on Nov. 12 and Nov. 14 at the Warwick Veterans Middle School were a huge success …
Wednesday, November 23
The Conimicut Village Association is hosting our annual Winter Holidays Decorate-A-Pole Contest in the village! The fun begins Nov. 26th so get your entry form submitted to be assigned a pole to …
Wednesday, November 23
To the Editor, Tom Sanford is leaving Warwick. He and his wife are moving to Narragansett to be closer to their daughter and her family. Their dog, Kam, is going with them. Tom’s parents …
Wednesday, November 23
To the Editor, My wife and I are season ticket holders at the Providence Performing Arts Center and are used to seeing some truly great performances by nationally-known touring groups. While …
Wednesday, November 23
It’s been some time since you’ve heard from Ollie, the spotted coon hound we adopted from the East Greenwich Animal Protection League years ago. Ollie could have been the weekly topic …
Wednesday, November 23
The application period for charter public schools opened Tuesday, November 22 for the 2023-24 school-year. Applications will be accepted through March 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. All charter school …
Wednesday, November 23
As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport has announced the return of the “Kind Heart Fresh Start” campaign. This year, to meet the most urgent need of community organizations …
Wednesday, November 23
Rhode Island’s economy improved across most major indicators in the third quarter of 2022, but employment growth slowed, according to the Rhode Island Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Briefing, …
Wednesday, November 23
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare President and CEO, Linda Hurley, has been awarded the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award by The Rhode Island Public Health Association for her efforts in developing and …
Wednesday, November 23
By JOHN HOWELL $2.85 doesn’t buy much these days, but that’s what the average per pupil expenditure works out to be for two Warwick Rotary Club $10,000 grants awarded organizations …
Wednesday, November 23
CATALYCTIC CONVERTER THEFTS At 7:51 a.m., Oct. 31, Warwick Police Officer Evan E. Johnson, responded to an Easton Avenue address to take a report of a catalytic converter theft. Upon arrival, he …
Wednesday, November 23
The Warwick Police Department sent out a message of Thanksgiving this week. “We want to thank everyone who donated food to our Thanksgiving Food Drive over the past three weeks,” the …
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Wednesday, November 23
For the first time in school history, the Community College of Rhode Island’s men’s soccer team reached the NJCAA National Tournament after winning the Region XXI title last …
Wednesday, November 23
The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy of Warwick captured 19 awards at the KRANE National Championships this past weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Ashley Sacrey captured first place in …
Wednesday, November 23
The La Salle Academy football team pulled off a 38-29 upset win over the four-time defending state champion Bishop Hendricken Hawks on Sunday afternoon at Cranston Stadium. The Hawks jumped on the …
Wednesday, November 23
Junior Olivia DeLuca (Providence) took home two first place finishes as the Rhode Island College women’s swimming team fell at Clark, 108-72, on Saturday afternoon. DeLuca placed first in …
Wednesday, November 16
A brief service in recognition of Veterans Day was held Friday on the steps to City Hall. The observance was organized by retired Navy officer Rep. Camille Vella Wilkinson and attended by state and …
Wednesday, November 16
RI DAV Commander Sal Caiozzo and District 21 Representative and retired Naval Lt. Col. Camille Vella Wilkinson visited veterans at Greenwich Farms at Warwick assisted living on Veterans Day to …
Wednesday, November 16
Nick Oneppo is a Vietnam War veteran who was injured when struck by mortar flak. That wasn’t on his mind Friday morning, rather he was concentrating on a plate of scrambled eggs, hash …
Wednesday, November 16
The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs in partnership with Stop & Shop will hold a free drive-thru turkey basket pickup this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Norwood and Oakland Beach clubhouses. …
Wednesday, November 16
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES Warwick Police are looking into anti-Semitic “suspicious packages” discovered by residents in Warwick’s Oakland Beach neighborhood. “During the …
Wednesday, November 16
Beatrice “Cookie” Pelletier, 73, estimates she needs about six cords of wood to get through the winter. So far she’s stacked up two cords and she is questioning whether she can get …
Wednesday, November 16
When her husband Joe Bonang retired from his plumbing business, Cathy thought of all the things they could be doing together while they have the means to do them (from skiing, biking, bowling to …
Wednesday, November 16
“Come on, feel the noise!” belts Ben Passarelli. “I want to know what love is” swoons Princess Johnson. “I’m wanted dead or alive” wails Jessica …
Wednesday, November 16
Steve McAllister is looking forward to further public participation in City Council meetings now that he is in line to serve a second term as Council President. Although the all-Democrat council …
Wednesday, November 16
When former Mayor and retired RI Supreme Court Justice Frank Flaherty was asked to attend a Veterans Day event at Warwick Neck School, he thought he was going to address a class and answer …
Wednesday, November 16
It was a warm, almost hot, fall afternoon with the setting sun casting long shadows over the field behind the Norwood Boys and Girls Clubs. Twelve fifth grade girls jogged around the field in a …
Wednesday, November 16
Warwick Area Career and Technical culinary dove into the baking process Tuesday to fill orders for more 500 pies. They also will bake 100 dozen rolls plus an assortment of breads by for pick up at …
Wednesday, November 16
Austin Irons knows what goes into making a good charcuterie, his favorite dish. It takes a combination of meats, cheeses, nuts, olives, jams, vegetables and an assortment of other delectable nibbles. …
Wednesday, November 16
Rhode Island Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte and the Rhode Island Judiciary will sponsor a special event to celebrate the 19th National Adoption Day on November 19, 2022. The Rhode …
Wednesday, November 16
Following his unsuccessful third run for the District 20 House seat in the General Assembly, Dan Elliott announced this week he will not run for Warwick political office again. “It has …
Wednesday, November 16
In the whirl of elections and the outcome of the contest for power in Washington in the balance, which amazingly still remains out of focus, supporters of Congressman James Langevin honored him at a …
Wednesday, November 16
Joseph Shekarchi didn’t get any argument when he told the House Democratic caucus Thursday evening that they “developed an agenda that was tremendously well received by …
Wednesday, November 16
The North Kingstown boys soccer team beat Bishop Hendricken in penalty kicks last week in the Division I Semifinals to end the Hawks’ 2022 run. The Skippers would jump out to a quick 2-0 …
Wednesday, November 16
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Hawks squashed the Central Knights 41-13 on Friday night during the Rhode Island High School Football State Championship Division Semifinal at Bishop Hendricken High …
Wednesday, November 16
The Toll Gate boys soccer team fell in penalty kicks to Scituate in the Division IV State Championship on Sunday night at Cranston Stadium. Trailing 2-1 in the second half, …
Wednesday, November 16
The Toll Gate Lady Titans hung on to defeat the Westerly Bulldogs 1-0 on Saturday evening and earned the Girls Division III Championship at Cranston Stadium. Toll Gate Freshman Shinyu Vega …
Wednesday, November 16
An announcement inside a recent St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Sunday bulletin read: “The Bazaar is back!” Ever since that day, excitement and enthusiasm have been building for the …
Wednesday, November 16
A few of the attendees barked, but they weren’t complaining. They just wanted to welcome some of the other canine guests and their partners. The recent event, the Paws From the Heart …
Wednesday, November 16
Being thrust into the spotlight is nothing new for the Tri-City Elks Lodge 14, located at 1915 West Shore Rd. The lodge has hosted a number of events to benefit veterans in need or children who …
Wednesday, November 16
To the Editor, Elections are over and now we can prepare to renew old traditions and plan new ones so all can enjoy the coming holiday season. Be aware that the virus is still with us. Since …
Wednesday, November 16
There’s nothing like the hype of election night. It wasn’t what it used to be last Tuesday as the media went through what seemed like an endless period for Allan Fung to appear at the …
Wednesday, November 9
A chance encounter at the Baltimore/Washington Airport as George Farrell and his family were on their way home from a spring vacation in 2010 changed his live and the lives of about 800 …
Wednesday, November 9
In a world where it seems we can hardly agree on anything – and particularly amidst a political season where our worst tribal qualities are on all too apparent display – it is nice to be …
Wednesday, November 9
A Veterans Day observance will be held this Friday in front of Warwick City Hall beginning at 9 a.m. Rucking for Roofs Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Join us for a walk to raise funds to house …
Wednesday, November 9
The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released the final results of the 2022 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) tests Friday. Following the pandemic, school …
Wednesday, November 9
Soon after big box stores, auto dealers and shopping plazas popped up on Route 2, the retail strip was dubbed Warwick’s “miracle mile.” It’s no wonder. The stretch, well more …
Wednesday, November 9
Warwick Democrats showed on Election Day candidates don’t need a “D” beside their name to win, as they are credited with giving the only Republican to win on the Warwick ballot, …
Wednesday, November 9
Better Care, Better Aging is the theme of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI 14th annual conference being held Nov. 18 at the Crowne Plaza. Conversations will focus on expanding programs that allow …
Wednesday, November 9
The Toll Gate boys soccer team shut out Blackstone Valley Prep 2-0 in the Division IV Semifinals on Tuesday evening to punch its ticket to this Sunday’s state championship game against …
Wednesday, November 9
The Toll Gate Lady Titans are headed to the Girls Division III Soccer Championship after defeating the Classical Purple 4-3 in thrilling fashion on Monday night during the semifinal round at Johnston …
Wednesday, November 9
The Bishop Hendricken cross country team ran to its 26th state championship last weekend at Ponaganset High School. The Hawks will now head to the New England Championships this weekend with a chance …
Wednesday, November 9
The Conimicut Village Association recently announced the winners of the first annual Scarecrow Contest held in Conimicut Village. To the delight of all, there were a total of 9 creative scarecrows …
Wednesday, November 9
Those who have fond memories of Rocky Point as an amusement park and enjoy it today as a public park can now get plates to show off their attachment. The first 185 of the plates, which had been …
Wednesday, November 9
With a chill in the air and rain falling, Halloween rolled in early this year for a 12-year-old boy battling pediatric sarcoma, thanks to a young lady’s heart of gold. Samantha Ronci, …
Wednesday, November 9
To the Editor, I almost killed a mother and child. Decades ago I moved to the Namquid Drive area. It was disturbing to see folks walking at night in the street with no reflectors or …
Wednesday, November 9
The last time I saw Clyde Bennett was a couple of days before he died at Hope Hospice Health in Providence. It is not how I will remember this kind man who did so much for Warwick and whose love for …
Wednesday, November 9
Vets Middle School Principal Joe Coffey made the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration all the more special this year – he brought the ceremony inside and served breakfast. It was a …
Wednesday, November 9
It was a roller coaster ride Election Night that didn’t end well for the man who led Cranston for 12 years and was ready to do even bigger things in Washington. As the votes started coming …
Wednesday, November 9
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 5 cents from last week, averaging $3.85 per gallon. Monday’s price is 43 cents higher than a month ago, and 45 cents higher than November 7, …
Wednesday, November 9
Starting Friday night, Nov. 11, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin the process of sliding two bridge decks into place at the Pontiac Avenue interchange in Cranston. The …
Wednesday, November 9
A year ago, Rhode Island’s housing market began to wane amid news of rising mortgage rates and continued low inventory. One year later, sales are still declining, while the median price of …
Wednesday, November 9
When do we ever get enough time? Those who follow the workings of government may complain that things move too slowly and getting anything done takes too much time. Or, there are those who say …
Wednesday, November 9
Former Mayor Joseph Walsh was among the scores of Democrats – most of them candidates on the ballot – to turn out Sunday for a rally at State Democratic Headquarters at Metro Center in …
Wednesday, November 9
SEXUAL ASSAULT On Nov. 1, the Kent County Grand jury returned an indictment charging Blong Yang, 51, of Warwick, with one count of domestic first-degree sexual assault and one count of domestic …
Tuesday, November 8
Pawtuxet Village’s Lucy Juicy and Doomed Records held its first Oktoberfest on Oct. 29 in their parking lot. With pumpkin painting for kids and cookie decorating, families had fun while …
Monday, November 7
To the Editor, I am writing this letter to formally endorse Daniel Wall for Cranston City Council in Ward 6. Over the years I have come to know Dan as an experienced, hardworking and …
Wednesday, November 2
Green Energy is the future. However, that future is not within the next 30 years, and it has little to do with the current policies that have been put forth by our sitting officials. Someday …
Wednesday, November 2
A vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held Tuesday night at the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center. Those attending were invited to …
Wednesday, November 2
Keller Williams Coastal Realty welcomed more than 125 partners, business associates and members of the community to their Grand Opening Fall Festival Friday evening at 501 Centerville Road in the …
Wednesday, November 2
Warwick Area Career and Technical Center students voted to pick the best of carved pumpkin creations by students in the graphic arts program and the painted pumpkins of students in the Business …
Wednesday, November 2
By JOHN HOWELL “Grace” is not a word to be found on Warwick tax bills, although some taxpayers think there is a “grace period” when submitting their quarterly …
Wednesday, November 2
MALICIOUS INJURY TO PROPERTY At 6:13 p.m., Oct. 13, Warwick Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at 2247 Warwick Ave. Upon arrival, police spoke with the driver of a white Sentra, …
Wednesday, November 2
Now that Warwick Schools have a director of school safety, it will get the money to pay him plus some more thanks to federal funding announced Tuesday by U.S. Senator Jack Reed. The $358,273 in …
Wednesday, November 2
Hundreds of scouts were out and about Rhode Island neighborhoods Saturday in the first of two steps of this year’s Scouting for Food drive. On Saturday they placed door hangers informing people …
Wednesday, November 2
The Warwick Center for the Arts is holding its 36th annual RI Open Juried Exhibit from Oct. 1 to Nov. 12 at 3259 Post Road, Warwick. The show consists of a variety of media and subject matter and is …
Wednesday, November 2
The Hawks crushed the East Providence Townies 35-7 on Friday evening during a non-league football battle under the lights at Bishop Hendricken High School. It was senior night for the Hawks and …
Wednesday, November 2
The Pilgrim girls soccer team held off visiting Cranston West 2-1 in the teams’ regular season finale last week. Pilgrim would take a quick 2-0 lead in the first half on goals from Gillian …
Wednesday, November 2
The No. 5 Classical field hockey team won a 2-1 thriller over No. 4 Pilgrim last week in the Division II Quarterfinals. Down 1-0 at halftime, the Pats would rebound when Emily Newton scored on a …
Wednesday, November 2
Rev. Dr. Donnie Anderson, 74, was nine years old when she knew something was something different about her. She couldn’t explain what and thought long and hard about how to approach …
Wednesday, November 2
The Greenwood Halloween Parade is the place to be on October 31. That was the obvious conclusion as an estimated 400 adults and kids admired each others’ costumes, renewed acquaintances, did …
Wednesday, November 2
The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center culinary department Tides Restaurant is open for Thursday lunch and for orders of 10 inch-deep-dish pies in time for Thanksgiving. The Thursday luncheons …
Wednesday, November 2
A team of American University masters degree students concluded that building two new Warwick high schools would increase housing values, decrease teacher and student absenteeism and would increase …
Wednesday, November 2
The pandemic has done more than ignite a supercharged housing market, inflicted a non recoverable loss in the education of our children and changed the workplace. It has also spawned a crop of …
Wednesday, November 2
Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives K. Joseph Shekarchi was honored as Legislator of the Year by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island at the Society’s 125th Annual Meeting on …
Wednesday, November 2
To the Editor, I strongly disagree with your October 27th endorsement of Allan Fung for Congress. Despite his commendable record as mayor of Cranston, the adage that “all politics is …
Wednesday, November 2
To the Editor, We’ve all heard recently of “fake information,” “fake web sites,” and “fake advertisements.” They’re all scams intended to get …
Wednesday, November 2
To the Editor, On Nov. 8, Rhode Islanders will have many important choices to make in the voting booths. I ask you to consider voting yes on referendum Question No. 3, the Green Bond. If approved, …
Wednesday, November 2
To Warwick residents, On November 8, Warwick voters will have an unprecedented opportunity to change the educational future of our city. The vision set forth is to create two completely new …
Wednesday, November 2
As the mayor, Frank Picozzi gets called on to recognize special events, such as Mary Gatta's 100th birthday that he helped celebrate with residents of Greenwood Terrace, the opening of new businesses and …
Wednesday, November 2
Lots of witches showed up Friday for the Halloween party staged at the Pilgrim Senior Center. There were also other characters although it some cases it was difficult to guess who/what they might be. …
Wednesday, November 2
One of the state’s most popular eateries will open this weekend at 165 Oaklawn Ave. in Cranston. The Taverna, as it’s known, will be located inside the Rev. Peter G. Mihailides Center …
Tuesday, November 1
Marking a generation of helping to brighten the season for children in need, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) kicks off its 25th annual Holiday Giving Tree program. The signature effort collects gifts for …
Thursday, October 27
The questions Warwick state Senate and Representative District candidates were asked the following questions: Now that a federal judge has ruled truck tolls unconstitutional as a means of …
Wednesday, October 26
Tenants at the Greenwood Terrace wouldn’t let their senior resident celebrate her 100th birthday without a party, or for that matter, a grand entrance with her wearing a crown once Mayor Frank …
Wednesday, October 26
It was 1978 and Tracy Garder remembers Pilgrim High School guidance counselor Tom Dolce asking her, ‘you’re so close (to graduating), what do we need to do?’ Dolce’s timing …
Wednesday, October 26
The East Greenwich Art Club will meet at the East Greenwich United Methodist Church, 1558 South County Trail, East Greenwich, on Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. Award-winning, Rhode Island Contemporary …
Wednesday, October 26
Representatives from Intel and Best Buy along with the school mascot Rocky were surprise guests at Warwick Neck Elementary School Wednesday. They delivered the news the school is the Rhode Island …
Wednesday, October 26
Paola Fernandez has been promoted to senior vice president, community development officer at Centreville Bank. In this role, Fernandez joins the bank’s leadership team and continues to lead …
Wednesday, October 26
Warwick’s six candidates vying to represent the city’s three school districts introduced themselves and responded to questions during a 90-minute forum on Oct. 20 co-sponsored by the …
Wednesday, October 26
Last week in this space I wrote about the challenge of giving an unexpected gift and the reward of receiving one. In my case, the unexpected birthday present was a ride in a float plane arranged by …
Wednesday, October 26
Operation Stand Down RI is putting out a call to action to the local community in the days leading up to Veterans Day. On Friday, Oct. 21, OSDRI began seeking support from the local community to …
Wednesday, October 26
It was a perfect night Saturday for a spooky Conimicut. Sponsored by the Woodbury Union Church Presbyterian and Conimicut Village Association along with help from Friends Way, the Riverview …
Wednesday, October 26
Dear Warwick Residents, Our goal from the start of this process was to ensure that the community was informed with the accurate information that they would need in order to make an informed …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, Congressional candidate Seth Magaziner is like political silly putty. He initially told us he was committed to becoming our next Governor. That was until Democratic Party bosses …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, Bill Bernard was my father-figure dear, dear friend. If you saw the movie “Rocky”, Bill acted just like “Micky”, Rocky’s crusty trainer portrayed by …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, As the November deadline for voting approaches many concerns have voters questioning their current choices. They are reviewing where the candidates stand on the economy, …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, We write in strong support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi’s re-election. In his ten years as a State Representative, including the past two as Speaker of the House, Joe has …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, Democrats running for office can’t be honest about the economy. That’s because Democrat policies are killing the economy. If Democrats were to tell the truth they would …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, Apr 2019, Hunter Biden dropped off his laptop to a Delaware computer repairman. Dec 9, 2019, FBI agents served a subpoena for the Hunter Biden laptop and it was promptly …
Wednesday, October 26
To the Editor, I am writing this letter to congratulate and thank the citizens of Warwick Ward One for choosing Councilman Bill Foley to represent them. Bill is one of three members on the …
Wednesday, October 26
The Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital is putting out a “last call” for participation in the Alzheimer's Association U.S. Study to Protect Brain Health Through Lifestyle …
Wednesday, October 26
Warwick schools are a disappointment to Michael DiBiase. The president and CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council made that clear following the agency’s release on the state of …
Wednesday, October 26
Bethany Penardo is a special education teacher. She has a job but she’s not feeling good about the way things are going. “How much job security is there. It’s not a good thing …
Wednesday, October 26
By JOHN HOWELL Senator Jack Reed had some up and down news as he visited the Pilgrim Senior last Wednesday to discuss the needs of senior citizens and ensure people know assistance is available …
Wednesday, October 26
By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE It was a proud day for the City of Warwick, and particularly the Warwick Fire Department. On Monday, October 24th, Station One’s 2nd floor conference room was …
Wednesday, October 26
BENCH WARRANTS Around 9 a.m., Oct. 5, Warwick Police Officer Aaron L. Steere saw a vehicle exit the UPS facility at 150 Plan Way, without a front registration plate. He conducted a traffic stop …
Wednesday, October 26
The Patriots pummeled the Johnston Panthers 46-29 on Friday evening during a Division III-B battle and pink out, at Pilgrim High School. The Pats jumped out to an early 6-0 lead when junior Dylan …
Wednesday, October 26
The Toll Gate field hockey team fell to Tiverton 2-1 in the Division II play-in game on Tuesday afternoon. Tiverton would take a 1-0 lead but Alina Jencks would take a pass from Allison Quinn to …
Wednesday, October 26
The Toll Gate boys soccer team has been one of the hottest teams in the state this season and is currently in a battle for the top seed in Division IV. The Titans have been dominant all season and …
Wednesday, October 26
Sophomore Justin Dorsey (Warwick, R.I.) placed seventh as the Rhode Island College men’s cross country team competed at the Connecticut College Invitational, held at Harkness Park on Saturday …
Tuesday, October 25
Pontiac Avenue residents gathered outside an empty office building on Oct. 19 for a site walk where they heard Omni Group’s proposal for constructing multi-family housing units at 747 Pontiac …
Tuesday, October 25
Smile the next time an Ocean State police officer approaches your driver’s side window. You may be on camera. The state’s top law enforcement officers, federal and local legislators …
Tuesday, October 25
It was a proud day for the City of Warwick, and particularly the Warwick Fire Department. On Monday, October 24th, Station One’s 2nd floor conference room was filled with city officials, the …
Wednesday, October 19
“Where’s the closet?” I asked when I entered his office at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick. “What closet?” he asked. “The closet with all your …
Wednesday, October 19
By JOHN HOWELL Richard Esposito of Cranston said he couldn’t wait to get to Vietnam. That’s not what one expected to hear from an Army veteran who saw 25 percent of his company, …
Wednesday, October 19
The Bishop Hendricken football team held on to beat rival La Salle 10-9 in the state’s biggest regular season game last Friday night. The Rams held a 9-3 lead heading into the fourth …
Wednesday, October 19
The Pilgrim field hockey team closed out it’s a regular season with a 3-1 win over visiting Smithfield on Tuesday afternoon. The two teams were scoreless through the first half, but the Pats …
Wednesday, October 19
The Toll Gate and Pilgrim girls tennis teams have been grinding through their regular seasons and are approaching the final matches with playoffs looming. Toll Gate has had a solid campaign to …
Wednesday, October 19
Rain earlier this week postponed the “dieting” of Main Avenue from Greenwich Avenue to the Greenwood Bridge with the reduction from four to two travel lanes. Charles St. Martin, spokesman …
Wednesday, October 19
CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT A Warwick man, who worked as a correctional officer, has been found guilty of criminal sexual conduct with inmates. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha …
Wednesday, October 19
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 6 cents from last week, averaging $3.54 per gallon. Monday’s price is 5 cents lower than a month ago, and 29 cents higher than October 17, 2021. …
Wednesday, October 19
With two issues of high interest on the agenda, members of the City Council were prepared for a long meeting Monday night. The issues – a contract for the city to lease ten license plate …
Wednesday, October 19
After a record-setting 2021, the Buy Nothing Coat Exchange returns in person this year to continue ensuring everyone needs a coat this winter has one. Scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving on …
Wednesday, October 19
Home Loan Investment Bank held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the opening of its third full service branch located at 2381Post Road, Warwick. Mayor Frank Picozzi did the honors along …
Wednesday, October 19
While the city filed for the removal of 34 individuals listed in its suit to recover $385,000 in excess over time payments to firefighters, the suit is moving forward Mayor Frank Picozzi indicated …
Wednesday, October 19
The East Greenwich Art Club will have its annual exhibit of members’ artwork at the Cranston Public Library (140 Sockanosset Cross Road) from Oct. 1 to Oct. 28. The exhibit is free and open to …
Wednesday, October 19
St. Joseph Church will host a Candy Cane Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6. The Bazaar will feature a giant raffle, penny social, baked goods, jams & jellies, gifts in a jar, jewelry, gift …
Wednesday, October 19
Ed was seeing red on Friday. Ed Ladouceur, the incumbent Ward 5 councilman, had just heard from a friend that he had an opponent. Ladouceur thought that impossible. While Michael Koerner had taken …
Wednesday, October 19
With early voting having started Wednesday and Election Day less than three weeks away, a group favoring the $350 million ballot question to build new Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools has stepped …
Wednesday, October 19
White Cane Day was held at Garden City Center on Oct. 15 and celebrated the independence of Rhode Islanders who are blind and visually impaired. There were family friendly activities including a free …
Wednesday, October 19
To the Editor, Ed Ladouceur provided the most honest and logical answer to the $350 million school bond issue (October 13 Beacon issue). Of course, Warwick taxpayers need to know the details …
Wednesday, October 19
Dear Editor, Warwick, it is time for a change. Residents of Warwick can no longer afford to vote for the Democratic policies that are pushed through each legislative year. Rhode Islanders have …
Wednesday, October 19
T he unexpected can make the best gifts. But finding the unexpected gift that the recipient truly appreciates can be daunting. And the older the recipient, the increasingly difficult the …
Wednesday, October 19
Critics of state governmental spending are quick to point out when dollars are wasted, but they are less vocal to discuss initiatives worth the investment. The three measures asking for Rhode …
Wednesday, October 19
Elizabeth Tanner is focused on making it easier to do business in Rhode Island. The state’s secretary of commerce recently offered members of the Warwick Rotary Club a rosy picture of the …
Wednesday, October 19
The Beacon’s Ashley Medeiros loves Halloween. We asked her to name displays she thought people would enjoy. Here’s her list. And if you have additions, be sure to let Ashley know at …
Wednesday, October 19
In recognition as its designation as a "PTA School of Excellence" by the National PTA, the Warwick Neck School community will unveil the official banner on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m. The …
Wednesday, October 19
Mayor Frank Picozzi told the story of the long path to a new home for city offices Tuesday before he snipped a ribbon celebrating the opening of the Saw Tooth building in Apponaug. The …
Wednesday, October 19
Republican candidate for Representative District 23, Dana James Traversie, has called on House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi to scrap thoughts of appealing the recent federal court ruling that found …
Wednesday, October 19
In celebration of National Dental Hygiene Month in October, the Community College of Rhode Island is offering an array of free dental hygiene services at its Dental Hygiene Clinic located at the …
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Wednesday, October 19
The six candidates running for three district seats on the Warwick School Committee will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to voters and respond to questions in a live-streamed forum this …
Wednesday, October 19
Special to the Warwick Beacon The devastation caused by Hurricane Ian may have an additional consequence that reaches all the way into New England – the presence of flooded …
Wednesday, October 19
Last week in his weekly video address, Mayor Frank Picozzi reported a rash of thefts from automobiles and urged people to lock their cars whether parking at home or at a business. This week Major …
Wednesday, October 12
With early voting starting Oct. 19, the Beacon has started running candidate forums. Today, we feature City Council candidates. We asked candidates to provide a brief bio or self introduction …
Wednesday, October 12
Creating “better-for-you foods” that not only taste great but also pack a nutritional punch has been a major focus of research in the University of Rhode Island College of …
Wednesday, October 12
A 16-week stretch of falling gas prices came to an end with Rhode Island’s average price up 19 cents from last week, averaging $3.50 per gallon. Tuesday’s price is 20 cents lower than a …
Wednesday, October 12
Dear Editor, Warwick, it is time for a change. Residents of Warwick can no longer afford to vote for the Democratic policies that are pushed through each legislative year. Rhode Islanders have …
Wednesday, October 12
To the Editor, Once again our city faces some huge decisions. In my humble opinion, it is time to build two new high schools. Pilgrim High School is now 61 years old and in poor condition. The …
Wednesday, October 12
To the Editor, I'm Anthony DeLuca and I'm running for State Senate (District 29). I first want to acknowledge my appreciation for Leader McCaffrey's 20 years of service and commitment to our …
Wednesday, October 12
Retired Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police Col. Culhane delivered the following remarks Oct. 7, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from Mothers …
Wednesday, October 12
The locked down election of 2020 provided a great proof of concept in regards to methods intended to make voting more accessible and convenient. Early voting and mail-in voting are valuable tools, …
Wednesday, October 12
After a pandemic hiatus St. Kevin School revived Grandparents Day last Friday and it was humming. Following Mass, students and their grandparents were treated to a variety of activities in the school …
Wednesday, October 12
The pumpkin patch at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on West Shore Road in Hoxsie was back again this year with a wide variety of the gourds from little ones to big one and some of the most …
Wednesday, October 12
By JOHN HOWELL Keara Enos was moved when she heard the stories of people maimed and killed on our highways by drunk drivers. At the time, she was a student at the Rhode Island Police Academy and …
Wednesday, October 12
Last Wednesday, the President of the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare Political Action Committee (NCPSSM PAC) Max Richtman came to Rhode Island to announce the …
Wednesday, October 12
Gold coins have a way of getting Hoxsie School students excited about reading. The coins are rewards for doing something good in school. It could be as simple as helping a teacher pass out papers, …
Wednesday, October 12
DUI At 5:07 p.m., Sept. 18, Warwick Police Officer Michael C. Bailey was on routine patrol on Post Road when he observed a grey Toyota Scion traveling north allegedly at a high rate of …
Wednesday, October 12
The Bishop Hendricken football team came back to pick up a 28-16 win over Cranston West in a non-league matchup last Friday night. West came out strong in the first half on each side of the ball …
Wednesday, October 12
The Pilgrim football team dropped its third straight decision, this time in a 34-18 comeback loss to defending champion Narragansett last Friday night. The Pats would take an 18-13 lead into the …
Wednesday, October 12
The Hawks and the La Salle Academy Rams played to a 1-1 tie on Thursday night at Bishop Hendricken High School during a Division I soccer showdown. “It was fun,” Hendricken head coach …
Wednesday, October 12
The Toll Gate girls soccer team picked up another win on Tuesday afternoon to continue its unlikely run in Division III. The Titans had a disastrous preseason, losing three key starters to injury …
Tuesday, October 11
RI Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) will hold their annual awards recognition breakfast this Friday at the Crowne Plaza. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. RI MADD will recognize the …
Tuesday, October 11
A pair of underage Warwick girls drove to Johnston for nip bottles and were allegedly assaulted by the man who they told police bought them alcohol. Around 3:24 a.m., Aug. 13, Johnston Police …
Wednesday, October 5
The Pilgrim girls soccer team entered the fall season with championship aspirations in Division I, and to this point, has cemented its place among the state’s best with a 3-0-1 league …
Wednesday, October 5
The Toll Gate Titans were blanked 41-0 by the Chariho Chargers on Friday night at Pilgrim High School during a Division III-A football matchup. All of the Chargers touchdowns came on the ground …
Wednesday, October 5
Rhode Island College stayed undefeated and notched its fourth shutout win of the season as the Anchorwomen blanked Curry, 9-0, in collegiate women’s tennis action on Thursday afternoon. The …
Wednesday, October 5
By PETE FONTAINE “This certainly is an excellent example of how much people loved Cookie,” said Harry Edwards, a member of the Tri-City Elks Lodge 14 who serves as Chaplin for the …
Wednesday, October 5
The Toll Gate girls soccer team recently celebrated its Teacher Appreciation Day celebration prior to a game. Members of the Toll Gate squad chose their favorite teachers to come down to the field at …
Wednesday, October 5
The Lady Titans were beaten 3-1 (25-6), (25-21), (15-25), (25-20) by Narragansett on last week in a Division III girls volleyball match at Toll Gate High School. Lucy Lajoie, a junior, got the …
Wednesday, October 5
LOCKDOWN Warwick Police told Warwick Avenue citizens and businesses to lock their doors and stay inside for about 30 minutes around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. City police presence was heavy in the …
Wednesday, October 5
Have something that you want to “buzz” about? We are always open to submissions! Simply send them to: AshleyM@rhodybeat.com Holiday Craft Show Jingle all the way to the Holiday …
Wednesday, October 5
It’s been a feeding frenzy for seagulls and bluefish as schools of juvenile menhaden gather in the shallows off Conimicut Point. The action here was captured last Tuesday shortly after sunrise. …
Wednesday, October 5
The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame board of directors announced this week it voted to induct 15 recently deceased Rhode Islanders in a special convocation. President Dr. Patrick …
Wednesday, October 5
An American White Pelican was spotted last week on one of the rocks in the Rock Island chain north of Gaspee Point. The bird was first reported to the Beacon by Bill Aldrich who forwarded this …
Wednesday, October 5
On Wednesday, October 12, United Way of Rhode Island will honor a slate of community champions during a free event at Farm Fresh RI in Providence, and welcomes all Rhode Islanders to attend. …
Wednesday, October 5
Dr. Stanley Carpenter of the Naval War College will present a seven-part series on the rise and fall of empires on Wednesdays and Thursdays, October 19, 26 & 27 and November 2, 3, 9 & 16 at 7 …
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Wednesday, October 5
For a first time in recent memory this year all three incumbent Warwick School Committee district members chose not to seek reelection. As there are five committee members – the other two …
Wednesday, October 5
Arts and cultural organizations of color can apply for capacity-building grants of $30,000 through the Expansion Arts Program. A partnership between the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, the …
Wednesday, October 5
To the Editor, As the President & CEO of the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA), an association with 64-member nursing facilities representing 80% of the profession, I am writing to …
Wednesday, October 5
To the Editor, This past May the nation celebrated "National Police Week." Nowhere in the entire state of Rhode Island did I see one mention of that fact. These are the men and women who are our …
Wednesday, October 5
To the Editor, If you’re trying to purchase a home, currently rent, or are looking to remodel your existing home to adjust to today’s new post-covid ways of living - with older parents …
Wednesday, October 5
I reached into the jar and pulled out a card. It read, “Do you believe in karma?” This had to be karma. How else could Ken Stearns have ended up in Warwick sitting across from me at …
Wednesday, October 5
With a federal judge ruling that Rhode Island’s truck tolling program — first switched on in 2018 and responsible for generating nearly $100 million in revenue to the state since — …
Wednesday, October 5
STORY OF THE WEEK The fight for governor between Republican Ashley Kalus and Democrat Dan McKee has seemingly shifted into a new gear, with both campaigns aggressively going at each other amid an …
Wednesday, October 5
Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi is considered a king when it comes to fundraisers. He has amassed hundreds of thousands in campaign funds, but no single event can top the one held Monday at the Crowne …
Wednesday, October 5
Usually when municipal employees gather at Council Chambers, they’re there to voice their support or opposition to an item on the agenda. They have filled seats to demonstrate their solidarity …
Wednesday, October 5
Now that the city has brought suit against the Warwick Firefighters union to recover approximately $385,000 in overpayments to firefighters, both the city and union leaders have refused to make any …
Wednesday, October 5
With mortgage interest rates rising and fewer single-family homes selling for more than the asking price, City Assessor Neal Dupuis sees the housing market stabilizing. “It is definitely …
Wednesday, October 5
Mayor Frank Picozzi is running for reelection although unlike two years ago there aren’t signs at virtually every intersection and planted in the lawns of neighbors and friends. As has …
Wednesday, October 5
The dogs were the hit Tuesday afternoon at the Warwick Animal Shelter, although giant checks were the marquis attraction. As representatives from three rescue organizations and legislators …
Wednesday, October 5
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards with Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport recognized as the “4th Best Airport in the …
Wednesday, October 5
The Conimicut Village Association will hold a “Meet the Candidates” event Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Woodbury Union Church. The CVA has invited the candidates for …
Wednesday, October 5
Residential Properties Ltd. recently announced the sale of 336 Shawomet Avenue in Conimicut for $1,295,000. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented both the seller and the buyer in this …
Wednesday, September 28
Two Warwick organizations serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities are among the nonprofits that will share $77,500 in grants through the Equity Action Fund at …
Wednesday, September 28
By TERENCE FRACASSA Bishop Hendricken has named its field and stadium after its legendary and Hall of Fame former football coach Edward Fracassa. The ceremony was held last Friday night at …
Wednesday, September 28
The Boston Celtics of the NBA announced last week that Johnston native Joe Mazzulla would be promoted to interim head coach for the upcoming season after the suspension of Ime Udoka. Mazzulla, 34, …
Wednesday, September 28
The Pilgrim football team fell to visiting West Warwick 19-7 in a Division III showdown last Friday night. The Pats led in the second quarter 7-6, but the Wizards would score in the final seconds …
Wednesday, September 28
The Pilgrim boys soccer team topped visiting Cranston East 3-2 on Monday afternoon in a thrilling Division II matchup. Pilgrim would get on the board twice in the first half to take a 2-0 lead …
Wednesday, September 28
The Conimicut Village Association will hold a “Meet the Candidates” event Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of Woodbury Union Church. The CVA has invited the candidates for …
Wednesday, September 28
With an enrollment of 25 students, the 2022 Warwick Police Citizens Police Academy held its first meeting last Thursday. And at that initial meeting Daniel Maggiacomo, who has run the program …
Wednesday, September 28
As most of you know by now, Johnston native and Bishop Hendricken alum Joe Mazzulla was promoted to interim coach of the Boston Celtics after Ime Udoka was suspended for the upcoming season due to a …
Wednesday, September 28
There’s no missing the giant skeleton overseeing this home on Warwick Neck Avenue. The family has been decorating their home with skeletons and spiders for years, but this is a first for …
Wednesday, September 28
Earlier this week, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket woman was found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of multiple felony counts following her arrest in …
Wednesday, September 28
MENTOR Rhode Island is providing a total of $500,000 in funding support to 21 youth mentoring programs across the state through its new “Rhode to Success” initiative. The funds are part …
Wednesday, September 28
The leadership team of Navigant Credit Union visited Women & Infants on Sept. 26 to present a $100,000 donation to the hospital's capital campaign. The donation comes on behalf of the Navigant …
Wednesday, September 28
I instantly, I knew what I was looking at: an elephant’s butt. That’s not usually the angle photographers choose to get an elephant photo. That’s part of what made the picture …
Wednesday, September 28
To the Editor, Should Warwick Public School students be taking inappropriate surveys that have nothing to do with academic achievement? Concerned parent Tara Levasseur doesn’t think …
Wednesday, September 28
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Wednesday, September 28
Any day now the Martins will get back their dining room, which has been serving as the nursery for Isabelle and her litter of 11 labradoodle – Goldendoodle – puppies for the past eight …
Wednesday, September 28
Noah O'Donnell, a Junior at Toll Gate High School of Warwick is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held June 21-23, 2023, just outside Boston, on the University of …
Wednesday, September 28
Toll Gate Senior Sophia Pena returned from Washington D.C. where she was one of several hundred students from across the country with renewed confidence as a SkillsUSA state officer. Sophia …
Wednesday, September 28
For the fifth consecutive year, Citizens has joined forces with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, contributing more than $1 million as a …
Wednesday, September 28
Under an ordinance given first passage earlier this month and coming up for second passage on Oct. 17, the Warwick Police Department’s use of ALPR (automated license plate recognition …
Wednesday, September 28
The Warwick Police officer who has run the Citizen Police Academy for years, worked in community policing and has trained the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs in security procedures earning it the …
Wednesday, September 28
Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is quick to say one box of food a month is not enough to live on. It’s a supplement and that it’s intended purpose, said …
Wednesday, September 28
Come together and enjoy an afternoon of live music to help raise funds for the homeless and those in need in our community. Donations are gratefully accepted. The concert will be held at the …
Wednesday, September 28
Warwick Area Career and Technical Center graphics art student Samantha Laurent is a Natasha Love Foundation Love Youth Artists Awards winner. A senior, Laurent plans to pursue her education although …
Wednesday, September 28
Attorney Tracy Loignon and financial planner Lisa Picillo will explore steps and strategies for estate planning at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. Learn how to avoid …
Wednesday, September 28
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the 2022 Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of local food, drink and entertainment, to be held Thursday, October 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crowne Plaza, …
Wednesday, September 28
On Monday Citizens Financial Group CEO Bruce Van Saun congratulated 132 colleagues who have been with the bank for 25 years or more. These colleagues will have specially inscribed bricks bearing …
Wednesday, September 28
Around 3:30 p.m., Sept. 27, a pickup truck was traveling south on Dyer Avenue when the driver-side front tire and rim became dislodged from the vehicle, according to Cranston Police. “The …
Wednesday, September 28
Rich Mourato wrestles to get a bundle of corn stalks – many with fresh corn – into the back of his car at the Morris Farm stand on Warwick Avenue. He said his wife plans to use the stalks …
Wednesday, September 28
The day after Halloween some homeowners are sure to think the city is playing tricks on them when sanitation and recycling trucks show up four days early. Yet others across town are going to be …
Wednesday, September 28
DUI Around 7:50 p.m., Sept. 7, Warwick Police Officer David M. Gaulin responded to Ross-Simons Jewelry Store, at 136 Lambert Lind Highway, to investigate a reported motor vehicle crash. No …
Tuesday, September 27
Humans of Cranston is a recurring column showcasing the stories of Cranston residents’ community involvement, diversity and unique life perspectives. Nikki Nyne (she/her/hers) is a …
Wednesday, September 21
The Toll Gate football team fell to host Coventry 43-7 last week to fall to 0-2 this season. Despite a competitive first half, the Oakers would roll in the second to run away with the lopsided …
Wednesday, September 21
By PETE FONTAINE “This has to be a benefit event unlike any other,” people were saying last Friday at Harbor Lights Golf Course and later inside the Tri -City Elks Lodge on West Shore …
Wednesday, September 21
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks went to North Kingstown High School on Friday night and squeaked out a 28-21 victory over the Skippers in front of a sold out crowd. North Kingstown drew a 6-0 lead, …
Wednesday, September 21
The Toll Gate boys soccer team surged past visiting Paul Cuffee/Times2 Academy last week 11-2 to improve to 2-0 on the year. The Titans’ offense rolled throughout the contest and was led by …
Wednesday, September 21
Andrew Ruggiero has a good idea of what he wants to do in life – make films. The Hendricken senior is not sure what end of the business he’d like to be in. He’s interested in …
Wednesday, September 21
After months of site work, the giant warehouse that will cover more than 10 acres on Commerce Drive off Airport Road, is quickly taking shape. North Point that builds warehouses has not revealed …
Wednesday, September 21
Certified child passenger safety technicians will offer free car seat safety checks and education to parents and caregivers this Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 11a.m. at the Warwick Mall, 400 …
Wednesday, September 21
The Friends of the Warwick Public Library will hold its bi-annual book sale this weekend (Sept. 23 – 25). The sale kicks off with the book sale preview on Sept. 23 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the …
Wednesday, September 21
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 13 cents from last week, averaging $3.56 per gallon. Monday’s price is 55 cents lower than a month ago, and 48 cents higher than September 19, …
Wednesday, September 21
MOTORCYCLE CRASH Around 7:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18, the Warwick Police Department responded to the intersection of West Shore Road and Main Avenue for the report a motorcycle crash. Warwick …
Wednesday, September 21
“Joe would be very proud of what’s going on here today,” offered Richard Quetta, an official and dedicated member of the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society. “He loved …
Wednesday, September 21
Summer ended too quickly. At least that’s the way it seems to me. It was only yesterday, or was that three weeks ago, that yellow buses returned to their morning commute and there was that …
Wednesday, September 21
Perhaps it’s time to increase the cost of providing power in the Ocean State. Electric customers don’t have much of a choice in Rhode Island. Practically every utility customer pays …
Wednesday, September 21
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) had some good news for the otherwise catastrophic situation last week when a forced main sewer line ruptured on Lakeshore Drive. Contrary to …
Wednesday, September 21
A Warwick mother is looking to have her daughter opt out of a school program slated to begin this fall that would provide personal information to the School Department that she claims is in violation …
Wednesday, September 21
In spite of the ruling Wednesday by U.S. District Judge William Smith that the state’s program of tolling trucks violates the U.S. Constitution, Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi said …
Wednesday, September 21
Locally produced podcast, The New Story Is, celebrates a recent interview with Marta Tellado, the president and CEO of Consumer Reports, on her new book, Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power …
Wednesday, September 21
On June 9, 1772, a group of men took control of, and burned to the waterline, the armed schooner HMS Gaspee, a British customs vessel that had run aground off Namquid Point in Warwick. The Gaspee …
Wednesday, September 21
Steve McAllister wears two hats. He is the City Council President and a Democrat. He is also a Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that puts in the position of covering 11 states for …
Wednesday, September 21
Mayor Frank Picozzi credits the quick action of one of the city’s sanitation trucks – a rear packer used to collect furniture and other heavy trash – with reducing the injuries if …
Wednesday, September 21
Dr. Jordan Hebert joined Care New England’s leadership team as the Medical Director of Robotic Surgery at Kent Hospital this week. Dr. Hebert, DO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained …
Wednesday, September 21
Former Mayor, Joseph Solomon, was honored Saturday by the Conimicut Village Association with the dedication of a park bench in Donovan Park. Solomon was recognized for his years of devotion as the …
Wednesday, September 14
Like so many organizations, Covid threw a cold towel on the Warwick Historical Society. Meetings were held remotely if at all. The house on Roger Williams Circle adjacent to the Pawtuxet Memorial …
Wednesday, September 14
A new scholarship fund at the Rhode Island Foundation is sending nearly 90 students off to college with more than $470,000 in financial aid for those attending local schools. Students from more than …
Wednesday, September 14
Thrive Behavioral Health will celebrate a milestone achievement for one of its anchor programs this week. Established in 1991, Thrive’s Hillsgrove Clubhouse is Rhode Island's first Accredited …
Wednesday, September 14
You never know what you might find when making a move. It’s not that I’ve moved, for surely from within all the boxes on shelves and in the attic, not to mention drawers rarely opened, I …
Wednesday, September 14
DUI CRASH A Cranston woman suffered serious injuries after she was ejected from a car last weekend. Around 7:46 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, Warwick Police responded to the intersection of Warwick …
Wednesday, September 14
Brown University head football coach James Perry '00 announced a new team member, signing 13-year-old Aaden Bessette through Team IMPACT. Aaden, who has muscular dystrophy, was officially …
Wednesday, September 14
By PETE FONTAINE It was 2010 and Barack Obama was in the White House as the 44th president of the United States. That same year, Donald Carcieri occupied the Executive Office at the Rhode …
Wednesday, September 14
Thomas O. Sweeney, SIOR - Principal of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal in Providence, has been selected as the 2022 REALTOR® of the Year of the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of …
Wednesday, September 14
Less than a week after the City Council approved $787,216 for the purchase of a grinder for use at the city’s compost station, the machine was delivered to Warwick. Mayor Frank Picozzi reasons …
Wednesday, September 14
Robert Cushman says Warwick needs new high schools. The city would thrive with them. But Cushman is urging voters to reject the $350 million bond referenda on the November for new Toll Gate and …
Wednesday, September 14
By JOHN HOWELL “People were saying to me ‘you’re working too hard.’ There’s no such thing in politics,” Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi said with a …
Wednesday, September 14
Statewide Summary Congress District 1RepublicanAllen R. Waters* 6907 / 100.0% DemocratDavid N. Cicilline* 45302 / 100.0% Congress District 2Republican Allan W. Fung* 11909 / …
Wednesday, September 14
The Warwick Sewer Authority knew the aging forced main line carrying wastewater from the Cedar Swamp pumping station – a major pumping station for sewage collected from the south east section …
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Wednesday, September 14
The Bishop Hendricken football team split its two out-of-state contests to start the season 1-1. The Hawks fell to Monsignor Farrell of Staten Island, New York in a 31-27 decision, but would turn …
Wednesday, September 14
The Warwick Fire Fighters Soccer Club wrapped up its summer programs and shifted to the fall recreational season last week up at Winslow Park. WFFSC continues to boast the state’s largest …
Wednesday, September 14
The Pilgrim field hockey team would shut out cross town rival Toll Gate 3-0 in the teams’ season opener last week. The Pats took a 3-0 lead into the halftime break and would maintain it …
Wednesday, September 14
There will be a pasta dinner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (111 West Shore Rd., Warwick) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 17. The menu includes pasta, homemade sauce, meatballs, sausage, …
Friday, September 9
The Pilgrim football team got back to work this week as it is preparing for the 2022 fall season. After a down 2021 spring season, the Pats would rebound in the fall and finish with a 6-3 overall …
Friday, September 9
By JOHN HOWELL It made perfect sense that the Meadowbrook Terrace housing complex was the site for an event last Thursday to highlight General Assembly passage of ten housing bills and allocation …
Wednesday, September 7
Following an inappropriate post on Facebook, which was quickly taken down, Richard Cascella has stepped down as chair of the Republican City Committee. Vice chair Jeanne Trafford has been …
Wednesday, September 7
Ever since McDermott pool opened in 1976 Warwick native Doug Stone has been in the water swimming. In fact, Stone said he knew “Bubba” Paul McDermott a former teacher at Bishop …
Wednesday, September 7
DUI Around 6:42 p.m., Aug. 19, Warwick Police Officer Joseph P. DiIorio was on patrol in the area of 2296 Post Road when he observed a blue vehicle “not maintaining its lane of …
Wednesday, September 7
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has upgraded about 180 acres of shellfishing grounds in the Nausauket area of Greenwich Bay in Warwick from prohibited to conditionally …
Wednesday, September 7
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 14 cents from last week, averaging $3.80 per gallon. Tuesday’s price was 52 cents lower than a month ago, and 73 cents higher than September 6, …
Wednesday, September 7
The opening of Winman Middle School that is undergoing extensive renovations including a HVAC system, new roof, windows and flooring in some sections, was delayed last week in order to complete the …
Wednesday, September 7
STORY OF THE WEEK: Televised debates on WPRI and WJAR last week offered a window into the state of the Democratic primaries for governor and the 2nd Congressional District. Rivals tried piling on …
Wednesday, September 7
I test drove the EV on Thursday. Well, actually it wasn’t a test drive. It was for real. I voted in the Democratic primary. And to be precise, I was the 15th Warwick voter to use the …
Wednesday, September 7
To the Editor, I have known Joe Shekarchi since our days working in Governor Bruce Sundlun’s administration, and I am proud to strongly endorse him for re-election. Under Joe’s …
Wednesday, September 7
To the Editor, Another campaign year and another year of hearing from candidates asking for your vote in order to serve the people of Rhode Island. It seems we’re in campaign mode much of …
Wednesday, September 7
The 2022 Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 13, kicking off a full season of politics with plenty of interest among statewide and local offices. Every citizen of voting age should …
Wednesday, September 7
There will be a community meeting with Warwick Police at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 in City Council Chambers (3275 Post Road, Warwick). The purpose of the meeting is to discuss recent break-ins to vehicles …
Wednesday, September 7
Editor’s Note: We failed to include the statements of Republican candidates running in Senate District 29 when featuring the remarks of Warwick primary candidates in last Thursday’s …
Wednesday, September 7
Mark Ullucci is good at telling stories. He brings an element of engagement to his narrative, leaving the listener anxious to learn what’s going to happen next. It’s no wonder police …
Wednesday, September 7
Pickleball anyone? Bev Wiley, City Director of Parks and Recreation, says pickleball courts are on the top of inquiries about the city’s athletic facilities. She places the interest in the …
Wednesday, September 7
The Democratic primary for Rhode Island State Senate District 31 will see Matt LaMountain, an endorsed Democrat and former prosecutor in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office, go …
Wednesday, September 7
Not in recent years have Warwick voters – both Democrats and Republicans – had so many choices on the primary ballot. And for a first time in decades, all three district School …
Tuesday, September 6
Grade 12 Highest Honors Dylan Almeida, Madison Alves, Abigail Alviti, Sanjana Ananthula, Kaitlyn Antonucci, Emily Bessette, Mackenzie Bessette, Isabel Blanco, Ariarna Brennan, Molly Brown, Mia …
Tuesday, September 6
Representative Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung (R-Dist. 15, Cranston) and Senator Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) joined Governor Dan McKee and community leaders Saturday as McKee ceremonially …
Tuesday, September 6
Junior Lauren Macera (Cranston) picked up a shutout win (6-0, 6-0) at No. 2 singles as the Rhode Island College women’s tennis team opened up the 2022 season with an 8-1 victory at Salve Regina …
Wednesday, August 31
After a tough shootout loss in the playoffs last fall, the Bishop Hendricken soccer team is ready to return and make a deeper run this time around. The Hawks return a handful of impact players and …
Wednesday, August 31
The Warwick PAL football teams have been back in action practicing in preparation for the upcoming fall season. Here is a look at some of the action. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Wednesday, August 31
Do you know how many historic cemeteries are in Warwick, or where John Wickes might be buried? Now, that’s a trick question, but we’ll get to that later. Expect to get those answers …
Wednesday, August 31
Move over Dunkin, there’s a new kid on Rhode Island’s donut block. It’s called Rhode Island Homemade Donuts and has two locations — one at 1745 Main Street in West Warwick …
Wednesday, August 31
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will be joined by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) and other state and federal agencies to conduct a full-scale emergency exercise …
Wednesday, August 31
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 13 cents from last week, averaging $3.95 per gallon. The state’s average hasn’t been below $4 a gallon since February of this year. …
Wednesday, August 31
Bank provides funding to the RI Community Food Bank for food acquisition, and awards grants to 15 community-based food pantries, including Cranston and Warwick programs With the late summer …
Wednesday, August 31
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Wednesday, August 31
The Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit will run from Aug. 27 to Sept. 24 at the Warwick Center for the Arts (3259 Post Road, Warwick). This second annual Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit is an …
Wednesday, August 31
Governor Dan McKee is tired of being quiet about inconsistent gas prices. It’s quite an interesting development, we think, coming on the precipice of an election where he is by no means …
Wednesday, August 31
I was born in Cleveland, Ohio. At least that’s what my parents told me. But how do I prove it? Proving I was born seems ridiculous. After all, I’m here isn’t that proof? But …
Wednesday, August 31
To the Editor, There is a reason Rhode Islanders have lost faith in politicians. Many lack the integrity and courage to stand-up for what is right. They are more focused on getting elected or …
Wednesday, August 31
To the Editor, Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi loves his dog and your pet as well. He has been a steadfast advocate for pets and people. Speaker Shekarchi championed the Rhode Island …
Wednesday, August 31
To the Editor, Currently the U.S. House has not joined the Senate in passing their version of honoring first responders. The Senate passed their resolution in June 2019 and their date for this …
Wednesday, August 31
To the Editor, I am a Warwick resident and own several restaurants in Rhode Island. It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic devastated Rhode Island’s hospitality industry – …
Wednesday, August 31
Local law enforcement agencies have taken a pledge of transparency, and the layers between the police and the public are about to become as clear as video. A program aimed at equipping Ocean State …
Wednesday, August 31
Rhode Island Art Educators Exhibit returns to The Warwick Center for the Arts for its second consecutive year from August 31st through September 24th. The show recognizes and celebrates Rhode …
Wednesday, August 31
For over 70 years, AAA's Your Driving Costs has provided members, consumers, and the media with information on the average costs of owning and operating a new automobile. According to the latest …
Wednesday, August 31
Warwick schools opened yesterday with the exception of Winman Middle School which has been delayed until Tuesday because of a sprinkler code violation that was not discovered until near completion of …
Wednesday, August 31
Heard of the Warwick Affordable School Act? Probably not and for good reason. The City Council hasn’t approved such an act. It hasn’t been introduced and for that matter it …
Wednesday, August 31
Thinking of getting a jump on paying your taxes, visiting the City Hall Annex to get a building permit or checking assessment records? Well, you’d best check where to go first. Yesterday was …
Wednesday, August 24
The Executive Board of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO has endorsed K. Joseph Shekarchi for State Representative in District 23 in the Democratic Primary election to be held on September …
Wednesday, August 24
By ALEX SPONSELLER The state champion Bishop Hendricken football team began training camp last week as it gets prepared to defend its title once again. The Hawks will have a number of new faces …
Wednesday, August 24
By RYAN D. MURRAY Toll Gate football has a new coaching staff in place for the first time in eight years, and they are rearing up for the 2022 season. The program’s new head coach will be …
Wednesday, August 24
Former Community College of Rhode Island pitcher, Class of 2020 graduate, and East Providence, RI, native Ben Sears was selected in the 14th round with the 415th overall pick by the Kansas City …
Wednesday, August 24
Kerry Nardolillo, Warwick Director of Elections, became the first person to cast her ballot in Warwick as early voting in the Sept. 13 primary elections started yesterday at Warwick City Hall. …
Wednesday, August 24
City Council President Steve McAllister was both surprised and pleased when, within a few days of posting an invitation for neighborhood projects, he received more than 50 proposals from across the …
Wednesday, August 24
No vacancy Warwick hotel occupancy soars to 82.4% By JOHN HOWELL Warwick’s 16 hotels with a total of 2,160 rooms recorded some of the best occupancy and average room rates in years, a …
Wednesday, August 24
Forty years ago Carol Minear applied to be a Warwick School bus driver because it enabled her to babysit her grandchildren at the same time. Carol is still behind the wheel of a Warwick School …
Wednesday, August 24
Tom Laferriere the only Rhode Island team in this year’s Great Race hosted by Hemmings Motor News, returned from Fargo, ND with an award for the city. Laferriere completed the race that started …
Wednesday, August 24
Methane is a potential biosignature of life in the subsurface of Mars Over the next three years, three University of Rhode Island researchers hope to broaden the scientific understanding of …
Wednesday, August 24
To the Editor, During his first term representing Ward 1 on the city council, Councilman Bill Foley has led numerous initiatives that have benefited Warwick residents. I have seen firsthand how …
Wednesday, August 24
To the Editor, If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does it still make a sound? According to the official website of US Customs & Border protection, in fiscal year from Oct 01, …
Wednesday, August 24
To the Editor, When the U.S. Congress was drafting, debating and ratifying the Second Amendment back in the late 1700s, they could have never imagined the advances in technology, weaponry and …
Wednesday, August 24
To the Editor, I keep looking at the bigger picture and get the sense the voting public which pays attention is sick and tired of connected members of the School Committee beholden to their …
Wednesday, August 24
A couple of words can be used to describe what it’s like to get COVID, but as a rule, we don’t print them in hometown newspapers. Turn back the clock to April 2020. The shutdown was in …
Wednesday, August 24
Too many months of dealing with Covid has brought many people to the same conclusion: We can’t do anything about its place in our lives, so therefore it’s not worth worrying about …
Wednesday, August 24
Are you a fan of listening to podcasts? Do you have a lot of technical skills you would like to apply to a great community resource? The library has its own weekly podcast, Warwick Radio Online, and …
Wednesday, August 24
Mayor Frank Picozzi made a point earlier this year that as an independent he wouldn’t be endorsing any candidates this year. But then Picozzi made an exception to his own rule. Picozzi has …
Wednesday, August 24
Keith Strickland of Conimicut may have hit what remains of the HMS Gaspee just offshore from his home on Royal Avenue. That’s highly unlikely, seeing that colonists burned the British ship …
Wednesday, August 24
Warwick Police arrested a city man Wednesday, Aug. 17, following a livestreamed melee with a local “radio personality.” Around 7 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 17, Warwick Police officers …
Wednesday, August 24
Citing “several conflicts of interest,” Col. Bradford Connor has turned over a complaint alleging Senate District 29 endorsed Democratic candidate Michael Carreiro forged the signature of …
Wednesday, August 24
Alice Davidson turns 100 years young today. Now a resident at All American Assisted Living on Toll Gate Road in Warwick, Alice grew up mostly in Wakefield, Rhode Island and graduated from South …
Wednesday, August 24
Spiderman and Ariel caught the attention of motorists Sunday afternoon with their lemonade stand in front of Gel’s Kitchen at the intersection of West Shore Road and Buttonwoods …
Wednesday, August 24
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week, averaging $4.08 per gallon. Monday’s price is 45 cents lower than a month ago, and $1.03 higher than August 22, 2021. …
Wednesday, August 24
Magical, or was it something more? Laura Logan couldn’t help but wonder as she stood in the dappled sunlight looking over the park and play area that was a part of daughter’s life nearly …
Wednesday, August 24
While there’s no going over the West Natick Bridge until at least this October, motorists can still make the connection to Route 2 at the Warwick Mall thanks to a detour to the reopening of the …
Wednesday, August 24
Joseph A. Prisco of Warwick retired recently after a historic career 50 years as a teacher and counselor in the Providence School Department (PSD). He is the longest tenured teacher in the PSD as he …
Wednesday, August 24
DUI Around 2:41 p.m., Aug. 7, Warwick Police were dispatched to 100 Transit St. for the report of an erratic operator. Police were told that a blue minivan was “all over the road and ran …
Wednesday, August 24
This summer’s dry conditions are leading many of to look nervously out the window at stressed-out shrubs, and perhaps even the plants found inside our home. Care and advice from the University …
Wednesday, August 17
The Warwick Police Department is participating in a body worn camera pilot program. Sixteen patrol officers started wearing Axon body cameras during their patrols. These officers represent each of …
Wednesday, August 17
It’s Rhode Island, so it’s not surprising if you’re meeting someone for a first time that within a few moments of conversation you discover you have mutual acquaintances or even a …
Wednesday, August 17
Yes, the era of spell check has long been here, but it hasn’t eclipsed the spelling bee. Well, not at Veterans Middle School anyhow. School winners this year were Reeve Rapson, grade 8; Cienna …
Wednesday, August 17
Dogs were welcomed Sunday at the Trap at 195 Old Forge Road on the way to Goddard Park for a promotion for Tito’s Vodka and a benefit for the Friends of the Warwick Animal Shelter. Dave …
Wednesday, August 17
When the votes are counted in November and a new School Committee is elected the majority of the Committee could be directly related to active school district employees or in one case an employee …
Wednesday, August 17
Whether a seasoned artist or a youngster discovering the joy of experimenting with colors and shapes The Warwick Center for the Arts summer program offers an opportunity to celebrate creativity. …
Wednesday, August 17
The prospect of an internship with the city’s Building Department motivated Madison Dalton to get her high school diploma, has landed her a job with the city and now has her dreaming of owning …
Wednesday, August 17
Surely enough, legislators showed up last Monday at the Quidnessett Golf Club for General Assembly leaders to convene. But this wasn’t a day to debate legislation, confirm an important …
Wednesday, August 17
To the Editor, Thank you Mr. Crowley for your realistic editorial about whether we should be strengthening schools or eliminating the threats of the shootings (8/11/22). You were actually my …
Wednesday, August 17
To the Editor, How do you vote? I trust a candidate who’s been around long enough to know the score. So given our mutual values she knows what counts. But she also needs to know the …
Wednesday, August 17
“Clam chowder?” Carol asked as I came into the kitchen. I expected her to hold up a Campbell’s can that she would open with a bit of help from a cranky can opener and set to …
Wednesday, August 17
Another summer is flying by and parents are surely already looking ahead to the start of school a few weeks from now. Compared to last autumn and the spring of 2020, there is certainly a more …
Wednesday, August 17
Spring Green Memorial Church will hold its monthly drive-thru food pantry on Aug. 20. Grocery bags of food will be distributed at 11 a.m. in the parking lot in the back of the church. If you have any …
Wednesday, August 17
One day after flying over Elizabeth City, NC, Commander William F. Coty III witnessed one of his Coast Guard buddies being interviewed about their current mission. When asked what mission they were …
Wednesday, August 17
By JOHN HOWELL Col. Braford Connor believes Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), commonly referred to as license plate cameras, would dramatically enhance the department’s …
Wednesday, August 17
With a trip to City Hall, you can cast your ballot in the primary election as soon as Aug. 24. That’s when early voting for the Sept. 13 primary starts in cities and towns throughout …
Wednesday, August 17
Flood Auto Body fell two games to one, to the Narragansett/South Kingstown Lions in its best-of-three R.I. Connie Mack Baseball Championship Series on Saturday morning at McCarthy …
Wednesday, August 17
With a high bid of $600,000 for the former Buttonwoods Community Center and temporarily the City Hall Annex and sale of the former John Wickes School for $2.1 million, City Planner Tom Kratviz is …
Wednesday, August 17
The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Warwick Women’s Club recently elected new officers for the 2022-2024 term at a dinner banquet at the Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille in …
Wednesday, August 17
CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT Around 6:26 p.m., July 18, Warwick Police responded to 37 Cedar Pond Drive, Apt. 2, after a man reported his catalytic converter had been stolen. The man told police …
Wednesday, August 17
The East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Main Street Stroll known as a Taste of East Greenwich today. The event features a number of restaurants on Main Street using a blocked off section …
Tuesday, August 16
When David Segal moved from Maryland to Rhode Island at 21, his reason for coming to the state was to figure out what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. A graduate of Columbia University with …
Wednesday, August 10
CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT Around 6:26 p.m., July 18, Warwick Police responded to 37 Cedar Pond Drive, Apt. 2, after a man reported his catalytic converter had been stolen. The man told police …
Wednesday, August 10
After rolling to a sweep over Warwick PAL in the RI Connie Mack Quarterfinals last week, Flood Ford Auto turned around and swept West Warwick in the semis to punch its ticket to this …
Wednesday, August 10
The second annual Live Like Russ Foundation Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 19th at Cranston Country Club, and will be even bigger than last year’s inaugural outing. The Live Like Russ …
Wednesday, August 10
The Flood Ford Auto Connie Mack baseball team topped Warwick PAL in two games to advance to the semifinals and end PAL’s season. Flood took Game 1 by a score of 9-4 and then would roll to an …
Wednesday, August 10
A pair of local basketball coaches announced that they would be leaving their respective posts, as CCRI men’s coach Rick Harris and Cranston East girls coach Jhamal Diggs resigned …
Wednesday, August 10
By NOAH BOWSER With the Board of Canvassers refusing to consider the residency qualifications of Senate District 29 Democratic candidate Michael C. Carreiro on procedural grounds, citizen activist …
Wednesday, August 10
Can Warwick afford two new high schools, or can Warwick not afford the new schools? Both views were presented Tuesday at a forum co-sponsored by the Warwick Beacon, Warwick Rotary Club and the …
Wednesday, August 10
Betty Law insisted she didn’t want a party. She said that for her 90th birthday, too, but her daughter Dianne Dunsmore knew better. So, when it came time for Betty’s 100th celebration, …
Wednesday, August 10
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 14 cents from last week, averaging $4.27 per gallon. Tuesday’s price is 46 cents lower than a month ago ($4.73), and $1.21 higher than August 9, …
Wednesday, August 10
BankFive, a community bank with locations in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has hired Christina D. Johnk as Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources. In her role, the Warwick resident …
Wednesday, August 10
The following students earned honors for the fourth quarter at Toll Gate High: Grade 12 High Honors Ashley Abad, Anisah Abdul-Rashid, Brianna Adams, Elizabeth Adeyefa, Ama Akoto, Tekreeti AI, …
Wednesday, August 10
A walk to call attention to food insecurity will be held Oct. 15. Last year, over $10,000 was raised. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (111 West Shore Road, …
Wednesday, August 10
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi pulled up the corner of his T-shirt and wiped the sweat from his brow. He was about to approach another house on Villa Avenue in his quest for reelection to the …
Wednesday, August 10
This is weird, unbelievably weird. So with that as a warning, you may want to read one of the letters on this page, which could also be weird, or look at a Charlie Hall cartoon that can be …
Wednesday, August 10
The Providence County Kennel Club recently honored Rep. David A. Bennett for his sponsorship of legislation enacted this year providing emergency first aid from EMTs and ambulance transport to police …
Wednesday, August 10
To the Editor, Electric cars run on coal and natural gas. Green energy advocates don’t tell you that, but it’s true.Here in Rhode Island, 80% of our electricity is generated by burning …
Wednesday, August 10
By JOSEPH H. CROWLEY The RI Department of Education recently completed All Hazards Site Safety Survey Reports for all schools in the State. A number of recommendations were made for each …
Wednesday, August 10
A white duck in a flock of Mallards that is frequently found patrolling the waters north of Conimicut Point caught our attention and was eventually pictured with some of its companions while on …
Wednesday, August 3
Michaela Lynch, a former cosmetology student at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center, who lost her life as a passenger in a car driven by a drunk driver is remembered by her instructor Jill …
Wednesday, August 3
ANIMAL CONFINEMENT IN VEHICLE A West Warwick woman is facing charges after an incident outside the Minions movie led police to her vehicle, where she had allegedly locked two dogs in her …
Wednesday, August 3
Warwick’s Ann & Hope, once a magnet for shoppers and a forerunner to big box stores across the country, will transform into a corporate U-Haul facility for the rental of equipment, …
Wednesday, August 3
Decades ago, Dr. Paul Abrahams was working with computers. He was in the process of building a compiler for the highly complex PL1 program when he was given a sabbatical. He learned that computer …
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Wednesday, August 3
The Warwick PAL Connie Mack baseball team swept La Salle in two games to advance to the quarterfinals in this week’s state playoffs. PAL won Game 2 by a score of 2-1 on Monday night. Bobby …
Wednesday, August 3
Just when you thought that I could not find more to complain about regarding the Warwick School Committee and its approach to athletics, you were wrong, another incident emerged in the past couple of …
Wednesday, August 3
The Warwick Police and Fire Departments lent a helping hand to Pilgrim junior football player Chace Roberts last weekend when they held a charity flag football game on his behalf. Roberts recently …
Wednesday, August 3
There will be a free yoga class at the Warwick Public Library (600 Sandy Lane) on Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. The class is for all levels. The class will begin with a light warmup and gradually move into …
Wednesday, August 3
It’s been more than 25 years since the Warwick Sewer Authority started talking about and then designing sewers for what has become known as the Bayside project. And now that that it’s …
Wednesday, August 3
Lt. Michael Carreiro, president of the Warwick Firefighters union, hit one rough patch in his quest to succeed Michael McCaffrey as the District 29 senator when it was revealed last month that he …
Wednesday, August 3
Building Warwick’s Future, a group formed to raise funds in support of building new Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools, announced its platform Monday afternoon at Pilgrim with the group …
Wednesday, August 3
The Rocky Point Midway made a return Tuesday afternoon. More that 100 tents lined the park walkway as vendors sold a variety of goods from clothing to collectibles and non-profits and municipal …
Wednesday, August 3
The Rocky Point Midway made a return Tuesday afternoon. More that 100 tents lined the park walkway as vendors sold a variety of goods from clothing to collectibles and non-profits and municipal …
Wednesday, August 3
Julia Paolino has been named Director of Arts at Bishop Hendricken High School. She becomes the third person to hold the position and the first female to lead the program. She succeeds Richard Sylvia …
Wednesday, August 3
You’ve heard the warning, now you can wear it. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and local small business Frog & Toad has announced a t-shirt collaboration that will …
Wednesday, August 3
To the Editor, Hospitals across the country are facing significant financial challenges due to a perfect storm of chronic staffing shortages resulting in a reduction in available inpatient beds, a …
Wednesday, August 3
To the Editor, I attended the Warwick School Department informational presentation on the benefits of building two new high schools to replace Pilgrim and Tollgate. The superintendent disclosed …
Wednesday, August 3
Bandit at twelve noon. There it was flying directly out of the sun, wings angled back like an F-15. It was screaming, flying straight at my face. Its cries rattled like staccato machine gun …
Wednesday, August 3
Got an idea for a project to better your neighborhood? Members of the City Council want to hear from you and beginning Monday the city website will have an application form giving residents the …
Wednesday, August 3
The Rhode Island State Police has launched its recruitment drive and is accepting applications for the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Training Academy Class. “A career with the Rhode Island …
Wednesday, August 3
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 7 cents from last week, averaging $4.41 per gallon. Monday’s price is 44 cents lower than a month ago ($4.85), and $1.37 …
Wednesday, August 3
Karen Butler, daughter of Anthony and Patricia Cunha, recently retired as a nurse at Miriam Hospital after a 42-year career. She is the mother of three sons, Brian, Eric and Mark. Karen grew up in …
Wednesday, August 3
The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to the …
Wednesday, August 3
Calista Aguinaldo of Warwick, plays Dorothy, along with Zelda Davis as Toto in the Rhode Island Youth Theatre production of The Wizard of Oz: Young Performer’s Edition this Friday, August 5th, and …
Wednesday, July 27
Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) will run its popular photo calendar and contest from July 15th to August 14th. PARL invites everyone to honor and celebrate their furry (or feathered) …
Wednesday, July 27
The Rhode Island Foundation is inviting Warwick residents to share their thoughts about the issues that are important to them at a free community dinner Aug. 10. The get-together is a re-boot of its …
Wednesday, July 27
It’s been at least five years since Matt Tremblay assumed the role of ensuring Conimicut basket and ground planters get the water they need to brighten the village. In all, there are 15 …
Wednesday, July 27
The Warwick North Little League 10-year-old softball All-Stars reached the state championship tournament and fell in the finals to Cranston Western. North fell to CWLL 11-1 in the first game but …
Wednesday, July 27
Phase one of site work construction for the new 68,000 square foot Topgolf facility at 100 Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston began July 27 with a ceremonial groundbreaking. Gov. Dan Mckee, Mayor …
Wednesday, July 27
The District 3 champion Warwick Continental American 10-year-old All-Stars fell in each of their games in the state tournament at Chariho last weekend, ending their summer run. WCA fell to …
Wednesday, July 27
Warwick Parks and Recreation Director Bev Willey told the City Council Monday night that the bidding process last year allowing vendors to have a mobile concession cart at city owned properties was a …
Wednesday, July 27
Those who love golf will have the opportunity to play an outstanding and exclusive course – and help area children and families. Limited slots mean it’s going to be a sellout again, so, …
Wednesday, July 27
One of the biggest issues facing the City the past couple of years has been trash and recycling collections. On Monday the Council took a first step to potentially address the issue, voting …
Wednesday, July 27
In November Warwick will be asked whether the City should issue $350 million in bonds to build new Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools. But before then at least three forums are planned with the …
Wednesday, July 27
Despite an appeal for residents to limit outdoor water uses, the consumption of water in the city is running about twice what it usually is for this time of year, averaging more than 1 million …
Wednesday, July 27
July 20 was not the kind of day Mayor Frank Picozzi could have planned. It started with a text about McDermott Pool having to close and continued with a chat with the President over wearing a tie. In …
Wednesday, July 27
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 11 cents from last week, averaging $4.60 per gallon. Monday’s price is 38 cents lower than a month ago and $1.56 higher than July 18, 2021 …
Wednesday, July 27
To the Editor, Margaret Porter makes perfect sense. In her recent letter, she points out a simple fact about violence in our society: “Weapons don’t kill people. People …
Wednesday, July 27
It’s time for our older citizens to come out of the shadows and have a voice at the State House. Now more than ever, we need aging policy that addresses the needs of older citizens to age in …
Wednesday, July 27
It seemed to be simple enough. That should have been warning enough, however, I went ahead and told my daughter Diana to put the Verizon account in her name – it was in my sister’s name …
Wednesday, July 27
The following Pilgrim High School students have earned honors for the fourth quarter. SENIORS HIGH HONORS: Azael Alvarez, Justin D. Ayala, Janelle Marie Bianchi, Anthony Blade, Julia L. Bock, …
Wednesday, July 27
Kids didn’t need much water when there were so many bubbles to play in at Building Blocks Child Care Center in Apponaug. Maddie Tyrell at the center said the center used to rent a foam machine …
Wednesday, July 27
Jim Boyajian, left, isn’t considered the ring leader for nothing. After all, he’s the retired president of the Rhode Island Teamsters. Boyajian is one of the early morning regulars at …
Wednesday, July 27
GHOST GUNS Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced this week that a North Kingstown man was convicted in Washington County Superior Court of multiple counts of manufacturing ghost …
Wednesday, July 27
NAMI-RI: Registration open for Family-to Family course The Rhode Island chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is now accepting registration for its next virtual Family-to-Family …
Wednesday, July 27
Join a performance of the Nelken Line, the famous line dance by German choreographer Pina Bausch, at Warwick Public Library on Tuesdays, August 2, 9 & 16 at 7 p.m. The Nelken Line has been …
Wednesday, July 27
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the more than doubling in size of the Autism Care Partners center at 275 West Natick Rd. The center now has more than 11,000 square …
Wednesday, July 27
Next Tuesday thousands of people are expected to make their way to Rocky Point. It’s not because the amusement park has reopened as many would wish but for a first time the property will host …
Wednesday, July 20
Jake Fernandes, 13, of New Bedford, gripped his camera and heavy, long telephoto lens as he jockeyed for position along Airport Road. “I just love aviation,” he said, pressing the …
Wednesday, July 20
To the Editor, Right now, Rhode Island is facing a pandemic. However, I am not talking about Covid, but a pandemic affecting Rhode Island’s American Beech trees that could lead to the near …
Wednesday, July 20
I'’ve walked the Gaspee Point beach on many occasions, on blustery winter days when the footprints of others, if indeed anyone else ventured out there, were washed away and on summer days to …
Wednesday, July 20
To the Editor, Michael Carbone's article about bringing back mental health institutions was very insightful. As someone who worked in mental health centers for 10 years as a case manager …
Wednesday, July 20
To the Editor, Why is the gate to Conimicut Point closed at 8 or 9 am? Why is it closed at all? The signs say the park is closed sunset to sunrise… if you have to close the gates …
Wednesday, July 20
To the Editor, If gubernatorial candidate Nellie Gorbea’s actions as governor reflect what she is espousing as a candidate, Rhode Island is in deep trouble should she be elected. When …
Wednesday, July 20
To the Editor, It all started with a woodpecker. You know the kind of bird that likes to peck-a-way on the siding of your windows. Noisy and loves to make the big holes in the wood. …
Wednesday, July 20
Warwick Center for the Arts (WFCA) is seeking original works for its upcoming RI Art Educator’s Showcase, an exhibition featuring artwork from those individuals who teach art to others. This …
Wednesday, July 20
For years it was the place to get Fudgie the Whale, Cookie Puss or an ice cream cake. And even when it transitioned into a lounge and late night hangout for motorcyclists or a burger joint, it was …
Wednesday, July 20
The Airport Connector, often the first impression visitors get after landing at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, is going to get greener as well as smoother under at $12.9 million …
Wednesday, July 20
Shortly after convening Monday, the City Council left chambers to hold an executive session in the City Hall basement conference room. Details about what the issue discussed were …
Wednesday, July 20
Conditions were perfect on Sunday for confirmed kite surfer Tom Hewitt. The Providence podiatrist can be found maneuvering his kite and jumping the waves just about anywhere in the upper bay. On …
Wednesday, July 20
After having a voluntary odd/ even water schedule last week Mayor Frank Picozzi took to Facebook Monday to give an update. “Last week the Kent County Water Authority issued a directive on …
Wednesday, July 20
Hendricken’s graduating Class of 2022 faced their fair share of obstacles. They meet those challenges head-on with both strength and compassion, says the school’s Principal Mark DeCiccio. …
Wednesday, July 20
Although later than they were thought to be ready, city offices at the saw tooth building in Apponaug, owned by AAA Northeast and site of their Warwick service office are nearing completion. The city …
Wednesday, July 20
Home Loan Investment Bank has promoted two long time employees to senior vice president positions. “We are so pleased to continue to grow and importantly, diversify our leadership team to …
Wednesday, July 20
As the administration drafted the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, Mayor Frank Picozzi and school administrators made a verbal agreement that any state aid in addition to the amount …
Wednesday, July 20
Chances that an appeal could halt construction a 491,496 square foot warehouse and distribution center off Commerce Drive near the airport evaporated last Monday, when the day before the appeal was …
Wednesday, July 20
By JOHN HOWELL Legislative action enabling Kent Hospital and its larger entity, Care New England, to remain sustainable non profit institutions came down to two considerations for House Speaker K. …
Wednesday, July 20
The following Winman Middle School students have made high honors and honors for the fourth quarter: High Honors 6 Bronx Arnold, Gianna Blazier, Noah Bouley, Reese Bradford, Aiden …
Wednesday, July 20
The Warwick North softball junior All-Star team is headed to Connecticut this week to compete at regionals for the second straight season. The team fell early in last year’s double …
Wednesday, July 20
The Warwick Continental American 10-year-old All-Star team topped East Greenwich 9-4 to win the District I Championship on Sunday night. WCA went 3-0 in its district tournament run and would top …
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Wednesday, July 20
The Warwick PAL 15-year-old team fell in the state championship last week in a 10-2 decision to North Providence. Austin Wheeler scored the team’s first run in the bottom of the first on a …
Wednesday, July 20
The Warwick PAL 14-year-old Babe Ruth team won the state championship over North Providence last week in two games. This was the team’s second state title as a unit, as it won last year’s …
Wednesday, July 20
BREAKING & ENTERING On July 11, a Breaking & Entering was discovered at the Sherman School located at 120 Killey Ave. in Warwick. According to Warwick Police, “entry was …
Wednesday, July 20
Aaron Coutu, former Assistant Library Director for the Cumberland Public Library assumed the post of Warwick Library Director on July 11. Coutu, who succeeds Jana Stevenson, said he received a …
Wednesday, July 13
The Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle Select Band of 35 members and the Choir, a group of 50 members performed on June 3rd at the Great East Festival at Springfield College in Springfield, …
Wednesday, July 13
The spring-operated screen door slammed behind me on entering the post office in Springfield Center in upstate New York about 10 miles away from the baseball Mecca, Cooperstown. On either side of …
Wednesday, July 13
A snow shovel outside a barn at Morris Farm has been adopted by a vine as if to emphasize the change in seasons. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Wednesday, July 13
Spring Green Memorial Church will hold its monthly drive-thru food pantry on July 16. Grocery bags of food will be distributed at 11 a.m. in the parking lot in the back of the church. If you have any …
Wednesday, July 13
ROLLOVER CRASH Around 9:55 a.m., on Monday, July 11, members of the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) Wickford Barracks, the State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit, the Department of …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Warwick PAL and Coventry Connie Mack baseball game was forfeited after umpires called an end to play in the bottom of the seventh inning due to unsportsmanlike conduct last …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Warwick North Little League 12U All-Star team fell to Chariho 5-3 in the losers bracket of the District 3 tournament, ending their summer run. North won its first game …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX MALM Last fall the School District received a code violation for the bleachers at Pilgrim High and Veterans Memorial Middle Schools. In place of the bleachers fans had to sit in lawn …
Wednesday, July 13
By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE ‘There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.’ President Ronald Reagan I agree. And so does a heck of a lot of people …
Wednesday, July 13
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will start its next highway renumbering project on or about Sunday night, July 31, changing exit numbers on I-95 from the Massachusetts border in …
Wednesday, July 13
To the Editor, It was decided to take a little ride to Conimicut last night to check out the kite surfers. Shock. Once again, who is minding the store…landscaping? Towering trunks …
Wednesday, July 13
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 10 cents from last week, averaging $4.71 per gallon. Monday’s price is 30 cents lower than a month ago, and $1.68 higher than July 11, 2021. Rhode …
Wednesday, July 13
Greenwich Farms at Warwick, a Benchmark independent living, assisted living and Mind & Memory Care community, has been selected as one of the best in the state by U.S. News & World …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX MALM On May 24 19 children and two teachers were killed tragically during a school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas. That day Tina Travis, manager of the …
Wednesday, July 13
For two consecutive Mondays, crews working to complete renovations to Sherman School so that it might reopen this fall entered to building to find someone had been there over the weekend. The …
Wednesday, July 13
By JOHN HOWELL Victoria Sullivan says this is going to be a great year for corn. She should know. Sullivan has worked at Morris Farm on Warwick Avenue through the droughts and years when the …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX MALM Senate District 29 candidate Jennifer Rourke is calling for her Democratic opponent Michael Carreiro to drop out of the race and to resign from his position as President of Local IAFF …
Wednesday, July 13
By JOHN HOWELL Turn the clock back 250 years and the locals, if they dared risk being accused of the deed, would know exactly where the HMS Gaspee ran aground off Namquid Point. They could point …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX MALM The School Committee approved the FY 23 substitute pay rates Tuesday night, which will cut the pay for most positions. Human Resources Director Kim Ruggieri polled other districts …
Wednesday, July 13
The Brandi Project, a Warwick-based not-for-profit that provides grants to animal-focused organizations and rescue efforts, has donated $2,500 to the ACVO Vision Animal Foundation (VAF) in support of …
Wednesday, July 13
The following students have earned honors for the fourth quarter at Veterans Meddle School: High Honors Grade 6 Christopher Achille, Lily Ashton, Tyler Blake, Lila Blanco, Camryn Bromage, …
Wednesday, July 13
By ALEX MALM In May residents, legislators, and lobbyists spoke before the City Council it opposition to Automatic License Plate Cameras in Warwick. The proposed measure was held until August …
Wednesday, July 13
By JOHN HOWELL A tour of Pilgrim High School expected to take two days, but ending up being no more than five hours and costing $13,000, could result in an additional $7.8 million reimbursement to …
Wednesday, July 13
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Warwick Continental American Little League 12U All-stars fell 10-9 to Westerly on Monday during the District 3 Semifinal at D’Abrosca Field. Kenny George, started on …
Wednesday, July 6
By CASEY BISETTI For the first time in two years, high school seniors were able to experience the traditional graduation ceremony and activities that prior generations had held. It marked a bright …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX MALM Last year due to staff shortages not all Warwick beaches were able to have lifeguards every day. This year Bev Wiley, the Director of Parks and Recreation said that the City Park …
Wednesday, July 6
RISP ENFORCEMENT The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) reported a busy weekend during the July Fourth Holiday. State Troopers made 25 arrests for Driving Under the Influence, 28 arrests for other …
Wednesday, July 6
By JOHN HOWELL As a patrolman in the early 2000s, Major Andrew Sullivan remembers being on the beat in Oakland Beach on the Fourth of July. “It was like every street, every house,” …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX MALM When Bohdanna “Dana” Fedan came to Newport as an exchange student she thought she would be in the United States for a short time. Then the war in her home country of …
Wednesday, July 6
Fiddle N' Fun will be at Pontiac Free Library on July 12 at 11 a.m. This is a fun way for young children to learn about music! Plein Air Art The East Greenwich Art Club will hold a Plein Air …
Wednesday, July 6
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the waterfront home at 2 Briarcliff Avenue has sold for $2,260,400. Janet Kermes, Sales Associate of Mott & Chace …
Wednesday, July 6
By REV. WILLIAM STERRETT For the month of July, Edgewood Congregational Church UCC is partnering with Project Undercover to provide needy families with new, unopened diapers (all sizes), new …
Wednesday, July 6
Jennifer Lee, MS PT, will serve as interim president and executive director of the VNA of Care New England, following Kathy Peirce’s retirement and final day on August 9, 2022. “With …
Wednesday, July 6
By ANNILESE DEMERS John and Joshua Maynard from Toll Gate High School placed 2nd Nationally in the Senior Group Exhibit Division on the topic of The Compromise of 1877 in the National History Day …
Wednesday, July 6
Greg LaPointe has been named as Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Outcomes Officer. At the Community College of Rhode Island. LaPointe, a Wakefield, RI, resident, previously …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX MALM When Jaylene Le got the list of topics she was allowed to write about for her National Junior Honor Society application essay she instantly knew what she would write about. Her …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX MALM In 2000 Bill Foley beat Ward 6 Councilwoman Donna Travis in a Democratic primary. Travis regained her seat two years later. After an almost 20 year hiatus Foley defeated the …
Wednesday, July 6
Warwick Beacon photos by Kathy Eisemann What a group of friends started as a fun thing to do on July 4th 27 years ago has become a neighborhood event that continues to bring out the red, white and …
Wednesday, July 6
This year, Warwick had the privilege of hosting The Great Race start at Rocky Point Park. More than 160 teams left June 19 for Fargo, North Dakota. The Great Race is an antique, vintage and …
Wednesday, July 6
To the Editor, It’s unfortunate that Mr. Langseth’s Letter to the Editor is spreading misinformation regarding a proposal to replace the Rhode Island T.F. Green International …
Wednesday, July 6
To the Editor, This is an anecdote in the spirit of John Howell’s recent column and reader Lonnie Barham’s subsequent letter. Some years ago my wife, Martha, received a nearly …
Wednesday, July 6
It’s not often that I have company mowing the lawn. It’s perfectly understandable. Who in their right mind wants to go back and forth across a weed flecked yard for an hour just to keep …
Wednesday, July 6
By PETE FONTAINE The Hope Alzheimer’s Center, which many people will attest is one of Cranston’s most cherished and important facilities, once again entered Rhode Island’s sports …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken eighth grade middle school baseball team enjoyed a solid season this spring in its first year as a program. After years of consideration, the school …
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Wednesday, July 6
The Warwick Little League North 10 year old All-Star team fell to visiting Coventry 10-0 last week at the pit to start the summer tournament. The loss bumped the team to the losers bracket. North …
Wednesday, July 6
By JOHN HOWELL So, you didn’t get a tax bill for your car. Did the city screw up, was it the Post Office or did the dog eat it? None of the above. There are no car tax bills this year and …
Wednesday, July 6
By JOHN HOWELL “Since the Lifespan merger ended, I sort of had in the back of my mind what we needed to do,” Dr. James Fanale, president and COO of Care New England, said yesterday in …
Wednesday, July 6
By ALEX MALM For the first time as best can be determined in the city's history the mayoral race will go uncontested. The only candidate on the November ballot will be Mayor Frank Picozzi …
Tuesday, July 5
Notice is given pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 45- 24-53 that a Public Hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, 3275 Post Road, Warwick RI 02886 on July 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The …
Tuesday, July 5
Notice is given pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws 45- 24-53 that a Public Hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers, 3275 Post Road, Warwick RI 02886 on July 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. The …
Friday, July 1
Pursuant to Section 5.02 of the Cranston City Charter and Sec. 2.08.110 of the City Code, The City Council Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at …
Thursday, June 30
Proposed Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan (0 Comstock Parkway, 2184 Plainfield Pike, and 2174 Plainfield Pike) There will be a Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 5-22-03 to …
Thursday, June 30
“Trolley Barn Plaza” Preliminary Plan – Major Land Development You are hereby notified that the Cranston City Plan Commission will meet to review …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM |For the past 28 years Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey has represented District 29 in Warwick. On Monday he announced he wouldn’t be going for a 30th …
Thursday, June 30
The Warwick Club of Warwick held its Charter Night and installation of officers for the next fiscal year last Wednesday at Harbor Lights on Warwick Neck. Scott Seaback, president of RI Temps Inc., …
Thursday, June 30
By ANNELISE DEMERS This year the Warwick Police Department Leadership Camp has a new location - the Oakland Beach branch of the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs. The camp started Monday and runs …
Thursday, June 30
By JOHN HOWELL Navigating “The Canyon” is nothing like running the rapids. In fact, it’s almost a daily occurrence to be far from “The Canyon” when traffic comes to a …
Thursday, June 30
The Cedar Hill PTO was welcomed recently by the City Council where outgoing PTO president Danielle Gardiner was presented with a Resolution of Congratulations for all of her hard work over …
Thursday, June 30
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will sponsor its fifth annual Classic Car Show on July 16 (rain date July 23), from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at sponsored along with West Shore Health Center (111 West …
Thursday, June 30
In recognition of CNA week and the theme “I’m Still Standing” Kent Regency planted two Yoshino Flowering Cherry trees and one Krauter Vesuvius Flowering Plum tree outside the …
Thursday, June 30
In spring 2022, the Commercial Real Estate Division of Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) finalized a deal with Malibu Investments, LLC to provide a second round of financing for the expansion of 401 Storage …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM The City Council on a 7-2 vote approved Monday bids of four companies to repave roads this season.. Director of Public Works Eric Earls told the Council that …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM The ringing in her ear hasn’t gone away, Jennifer Rourke said on Monday three days after Providence Police Officer Jeann Lugo allegedly punched her in the face during a rally at …
Thursday, June 30
Members of Care New England’s Marketing Department recently attended the New England Society for Healthcare Communications’ (NESHCo) annual conference in Portland, Maine where they …
Thursday, June 30
As they have done since they started it, The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers, opened their 3-day fishing camp at Rocky Point Park on Tuesday with kids, guests including DEM director Terrence Gray and …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM If all those declaring their interest in running are qualified as candidates virtually every Warwick incumbent state legislator will face a contest this fall. It includes Democrat …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM With candidates’ declaration period set for this week Committeemen and Committeewoman along with town and city party chairs made their way Sunday evening to the Scottish Rite …
Thursday, June 30
POSSESSION Around 8:30 a.m., May 11, Warwick Police Officer Nathaniel Gray was on patrol in the parking lot of Walmart, at 650 Bald Hill Road, when he saw a woman sitting on the staircase outside …
Thursday, June 30
There’s a moral hypocrisy embedded in the modern abortion debate. Those often aligned with the so-called “pro-life” movement, by political affiliation, also tend to support …
Thursday, June 30
There appeared to be no better place to gauge the impact of higher prices than the local convenience store. I was principally interested in learning how higher gas prices effected customers, what …
Thursday, June 30
To the Editor, After reading John Howell’s This Side Up column last week, in which he described having breakfast with his daughter in Jackson, Wyoming, and meeting someone at the next table …
Thursday, June 30
To the Editor, Do you support President Biden’s disastrous economic policies? That question should be asked of every individual running for elected office in November. In just eighteen …
Thursday, June 30
To the Editor, Why do we need two High Schools? Why not demolish either Samuel Gorton or Aldrich school and build one High School to serve the entire city? Either location has plenty of room for …
Thursday, June 30
By RYAN D. MURRAY Warwick Tree Post 101 crushed South Kingstown Post 39 by a final score of 11-2 on Tuesday evening during a R.I. American Legion baseball battle at Warwick Vets. Warwick …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Rhode Island middle school outdoor track and field championships were recently held at Narragansett and many locals made some noise on the big stage. Here is a look at …
Thursday, June 30
The Warwick North Little League recently wrapped up its spring season and celebrated its closing ceremonies at the pit on Saturday morning in front of a packed audience. Similar to opening day …
Thursday, June 30
The Warwick Continental American Little League also wrapped up its spring season and crowned Sinapi as its new Majors champion. Below is a team photo of the champs (Submitted photo) and some various …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM While it appeared as of the declaration deadline Wednesday that all General Assembly and School Committee seats face contests this year, a majority of incumbent council members and …
Thursday, June 30
By ALEX MALM On June 15 when all three district School Committee incumbents announced they would not seek reelection, it appeared two seats could go uncontested and there wouldn’t be a …
Thursday, June 30
By JOHN HOWELL So you don’t know Plory? You’re not the only one, but Plory has played a role in a dramatic reversal in elementary proficiency scores as this academic year comes to a …
Thursday, June 30
By JOHN HOWELL As the academic year came to a close, not only did faculty, staff and students leave Winman Middle School but virtually everything this could move in the building. Under the …
Wednesday, June 22
Greenwood Fire Company and Museum is holding its next Bingo on July 17 at the Greenwood Fire Hall, 45 Kernick St. in Warwick. Nothing to do on a Sunday evening? Come join the fun. Everyone is …
Wednesday, June 22
By ALEX MALM While enabling legislation that would allow “advanced recycling” passed the Senate, it was announced on Tuesday afternoon that the House wouldn’t be taking up the …
Wednesday, June 22
While the number of single-family homes sold in the state for May fell 8 percent from a year ago, the median price of those sales rose 14.8%, to $419,000. The median price of Warwick homes was …
Wednesday, June 22
Jewish community charitable organizations, synagogues and day schools in Greater Providence have until July 15 to apply for more than $42,000 in grants through the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund at the …
Wednesday, June 22
Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 6 cents from last week , averaging $4.95 per gallon. Tuesday’s price is 23 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.98 higher than June 21, 2021. …
Wednesday, June 22
St. Peter School recently released its third trimester honor roll. Those students achieving honors are as follows: GRADE 6 FIRST HONORS: Maxwell Cardin, Ayodipupo Jenyo, William Russell, …
Wednesday, June 22
June 21 not only marks the first day of summer but Mayor Frank Picozzi's birthday. This year the Mayor is turning 63. He planed on celebrating with his family Tuesday with Chinese food and his …
Wednesday, June 22
MOLESTATION Following a June 9 Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury, Joao Soares, age 30, of Mansfield, Massachusetts, faces charges for acts allegedly committed in Warwick between 2007 and …
Wednesday, June 22
The Bishop Hendricken Hawks were swept in the best-of-three Division I Baseball Championship Series on Saturday, falling 10-7 in Game 2 to the North Kingstown Skippers at Rhode …
Wednesday, June 22
By Ryan D. Murray The Lady Patriots were shut out 3-0 by the Lady Oakers of Coventry during the Division I Softball Final at Rhode Island College on Wednesday evening. Coventry senior Samantha …
Wednesday, June 22
By ANNELISE DEMERS Twenty-year-old Luke Dillon has made it through the qualifying American Ninja Warrior rounds in San Antonino and is headed to the semifinals in Los Angeles within a couple of …
Wednesday, June 22
By ANNELISE DEMERS Cleaning up cemeteries might sound like the plot of a horror movie but to the nine members of the Warwick Historical Cemetery Commission, it’s a passion. “Most …
Wednesday, June 22
To the Editor, After paying very close attention to all of the presentations relative to the construction of two new high schools in the city, and after obtaining all of the official documents …
Wednesday, June 22
By ALEX MALM On Feb. 1 2000, Leah Hazelwood, a teacher's assistant at Pilgrim High School was hired as a substitute teacher with the school district. Since 2002 she has been employed …
Wednesday, June 22
To the Editor, Healthcare – Control healthcare and you control the people. HAPPENING NOW Poverty – Increase the Poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier …
Wednesday, June 22
To the Editor, With Warwick’s own Senator Michael McCaffrey (D-Warwick) leading the charge, the Rhode Island Senate has once again subverted the will of the voters! Senators were …
Wednesday, June 22
There’s no doubt that this year’s legislative session of the General Assembly was one for the history books, but there do remain a few lingering questions as the session winds down, with …
Wednesday, June 22
The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation sponsored by Majority Leader Michael J. McCaffrey (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) to strengthen the hospital merger review process in Rhode Island. The bill …
Wednesday, June 22
STORY OF THE WEEK Perhaps you’ve heard the twist on the golden rule – the person with the gold makes the rules. The legislative corollary is how the Democratic super-majority in …
Wednesday, June 22
When Engine 6 of the Warwick Fire Department pulled up to Hoxsie School Monday it was greeted by lots of excited students. No, there wasn’t a fire or even a fire drill. From accounts the kids …
Wednesday, June 22
By ALEX MALM A couple of weeks ago there was a crack in the sidewalk at the Warwick Public Library. Jana Stevenson, Library Director got on the phone with the Department of Public Works and the …
Wednesday, June 22
When Scott Curtin, general manager of Fairwinds Marina on Warwick Cove went to open the fuel dock about 8:40 a.m. Thursday he spotted what he first thought was a fender floating next to the dock. On …
Wednesday, June 22
Women & Infants Hospital’s 2022 Gala: A Celebration of Mother & Nature, held June 11, raised more than $385,000 and was attended by 250 community leaders, grateful patients, friends, …
Wednesday, June 22
By ALEX MALM It’s been eight year since former Ward 7 Councilman Charles “CJ” Donovan Jr. served in elected office. Now with District 3 (Ward 7, 8 and 9) School Committee …
Wednesday, June 22
By ALEX MALM Going into the weekend Warwick resident and Providence Police Officer Jeann Lugo was a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor race. On Monday Lugo announced he would instead …
Tuesday, June 21
By EMMA BARTLETT It’s official. Cranston West senior Morgan Bitgood, 18, is the city’s first female Eagle Scout. “Personally, I’ve known Morgan for a while, and this is …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX SPONSELLER The second-seeded Toll Gate softball team fell to host Mt. Hope in the Division II losers bracket finals by a score of 6-5. After falling 10-9 in the previous game in an …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX SPONSELLER Editor’s note: As of press time, the game with Coventry was scheduled to by played at 5 p.m. yesterday. The Pilgrim softball team held on to beat visiting Cranston West …
Wednesday, June 15
Jonah Townsend, a sophomore at Toll Gate High School enrolled in the Graphic Design and Multimedia program at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center is the winner of the Rhode Island …
Wednesday, June 15
By CASEY BISETTI Clouds hung heavy in the sky after rainfall the night before, but slivers of sunlight slipped through to illuminate three flags dancing in the wind outside of the Warwick City …
Wednesday, June 15
By ANNILESE DEMERS As Gaspee weekend comes to an end the RI Society of the Sons of the American Revolution had one final duty to fulfill - naming the statewide winner of its Gaspee-themed Poster …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM In 1958 Bob Leavitt, a life-long Warwick resident, was hired as a laborer in the Highway Division of the Department of Public Works where he worked for 34 years. Now a trail in …
Wednesday, June 15
Pat Cruz Events will host its June Networking Event on June 22 at the Park Theatre and Event Center. The 'meet and greet' style event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pat Cruz …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM The weather cooperated. The venue overlooking Narragansett Bay with the Mount Hope Bridge on the horizon was packed. And the class of 2022 graduated from Pilgrim and Toll Gate at the …
Wednesday, June 15
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Wednesday, June 15
By JOHN HOWELL A once neighborhood of about a dozen single-family homes known as Hillsgrove South that transitioned into airport parking could become a residential anchor to the long envisioned …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM Come next year Warwick will have three new members of the School Committee. This week the Beacon confirmed that all three committee incumbent members up for re-election won’t …
Wednesday, June 15
Ashley Victoria Abad Mijanielle Michel Achille Brianna Lynne Adams Bryan M. Adams Cameron Alan Adessi Elizabeth A. Adeyefa Elijah Jhaden Aguilar Ama Birago Akoto Ethar A. Al …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM After conducting commencement ceremonies for the past two years outdoors on the grounds of the Aldrich Mansion, the Bishop Hendricken High School graduation returned to the grandeur …
Wednesday, June 15
Adebayo Oluwasola Adeyemo Jackson C. Albro Chase Reilly Andersen Dorsy R. Asencio Ryan C. Baker Corbin M. Berard Adolfo Andres Betancur, Jr. Peter J. Bibby, III Joshua …
Wednesday, June 15
Perhaps the “Man in Black” summed it up best, when he sang his 1974 ballad “That Ragged Old Flag.” “So we raise her up every morning,” sang …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM The State House was filled with those on both sides of the issue last Friday as the House had a rare Friday session to vote on various gun legislation. The three bills voted on …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim boys volleyball team was swept by top-seeded North Smithfield/Mount St. Charles last week in the Division I Semifinals on the road. Despite a close first game in …
Wednesday, June 15
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 8 cents from last week, averaging $5.02 per gallon. Monday’s price is 57 cents higher than a month ago, and $2.05 higher than June 6, 2021. Rhode …
Wednesday, June 15
Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the historic waterfront home at 28 Narragansett Bay Avenue has sold for $2,650,000. Amy I. Doorley-Lucas, Sales Associate of Mott …
Wednesday, June 15
David Testa, member of the Warwick School Committee, was elected President of the Rhode Island Association of School Committees (RIASC) at their 2022 Annual Meeting held at Crowne Plaza in Warwick on …
Wednesday, June 15
By ALEX MALM About an hour before Friday’s tax sale was set to begin three people visited the tax collector's office in Buttonwoods to clear their debt and avoid having their property be put …
Wednesday, June 15
Making it easy, my daughter Diana sprang into action as soon as I said I would love to attend Natalie’s, my granddaughter, graduation in Jackson Hole, WY, on Friday. How could …
Wednesday, June 15
To the Editor, Warwick residents can be proud of the budget the City Council passed -- a no tax increase budget that includes major investments in our schools, infrastructure, neighborhoods, and …
Wednesday, June 15
To the Editor, Many cite the Columbine incident as a beginning. I can recall working with local authorities, community members, and youth, to create ‘Bridge Builders’ which was an …
Wednesday, June 15
Discover new books while enjoying pastries and coffee at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Breakfast with Books: The Summer Event explores new and noteworthy titles you may not …
Wednesday, June 15
By Johnny Cash … I walked through a county courthouse square On a park bench an old man was sitting there I said, your old courthouse is kinda run down He said, naw, it’ll do …
Tuesday, June 14
By ALEX SPONSELLER The top-seeded Bishop Hendricken baseball team topped visiting South Kingstown 6-1 in Game 1 of the Division I Semifinals at home on Tuesday afternoon. The Hendricken bats …
Tuesday, June 14
The following students have earned Toll Gate High School third quarter honors: SENIORS HIGH HONORS Brianna Adams, Elizabeth Adeyefa, Elijah Aguilar, Ama Akoto, Ethar Al Tekreeti, Nathan …
Tuesday, June 14
St. Mary Academy – Bay View graduated its Class of 2022 Monday evening, June 6, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The Class of 79 graduates have all been accepted into college, with …
Tuesday, June 14
By EMMA BARTLETT In the fall of 2020, Cranston voters approved a $147 million bond for Cranston Public Schools’ five year strategic plan to renovate and update the district’s aging …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX SPONSELLER On Monday evening, the defending state champion Coventry Oakers softball team edged visiting Pilgrim 1-0 to advance to the semifinals and drop the Pats to the losers …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX SPONSELLER The visiting No. 5 Cranston East boys volleyball team erased an early deficit to beat No. 4 Bishop Hendricken 3-1 last week in the Division I Quarterfinals. The Hawks would …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Outdoor Track and Field State Championships were held last weekend at Brown University, and many locals made some noise on the …
Wednesday, June 8
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Patriots finished their perfect season with a 12-5 win over the Narragansett Mariners in the Boys Division III Lacrosse Championship Game at Cranston Stadium on …
Wednesday, June 8
Town Fair Tire recently awarded $500 scholarships to four Warwick Area Career & Technical Center students. From left: Gene Kelly, Department Head/Internship Coordinator joins scholarship …
Wednesday, June 8
The House of Representatives passed legislation June 7 introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) that would require the attorney general to publish information on school …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM Two years ago, Gaspee Days events were canceled because of the pandemic. Now, the Gaspee Days Committee is prepared for one of the crowning events of the 250th anniversary of …
Wednesday, June 8
The Senate approved Tuesday a resolution sponsored by Sen. Joshua Miller asking the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and the Department of Environmental Management to study ways to expand …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM After Mayor Frank Picozzi announced that his and the health insurance copayments of four employees had mistakenly not been deducted from their pay checks for 15 months and the …
Wednesday, June 8
To the Editor,How appropriate for students at Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School to observe Memorial Day.(“Vets students, faculty pay tribute to our veterans”, May 26) Teachers …
Wednesday, June 8
To the Editor, Warwick residents can be proud of the budget the City Council passed last week--a no tax increase budget that includes major investments in our schools, infrastructure, …
Wednesday, June 8
By ERIN O’BRIEN I love a man in a uniform. As a kid growing up in a Los Angeles suburb, in first grade I befriended Charlie the Mailman. When I’d see him headed towards my house …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM Barring the General Assembly not giving their blessing, a $350 million bond question to build two new high schools will be on the ballot in Warwick this November. On Monday night …
Wednesday, June 8
Victoria Otto and her co-chair of the PVA Garden Group, Lindsay Neagle and Peace Street neighbors Jayson Dolbec and Bethany Moody designed, built, painted and planted the 250th flower boxes at …
Wednesday, June 8
Jules D’Alessandro, a Warwick-based litigator, business, construction and personal injury attorney, has been named to the Rhode Island Advisory Council of the New England Legal Foundation …
Wednesday, June 8
BY ALEX MALM Wyman Elementary School Principal Ron Celio has resigned from his post according to his attorney, Jeff Sowa. The resignation comes about a week after Superintendent Lynn Dambruch …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM A proposed $5 million bond to acquire open space properties across the city won’t make it to the ballot this year after the Council voted 6-2 against it during Monday’s …
Wednesday, June 8
Thrive Behavioral Health has recently been awarded two grants totaling $121,000. The Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) awarded a Capital grant to Thrive totaling …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM When WPRI Chief Meteorologist Tony Petrarca was a Toll Gate sophomore when he got called down to the principal’s office because of the amount of tardies he had. Nervous about …
Wednesday, June 8
“God blesses the promise between man and wife. As two become one and begin a new life…” - Emily Matthews On June 7th, Muriel and Calvin Linden celebrated their 70th Wedding …
Wednesday, June 8
By ALEX MALM A proposed resolution asking the General Assembly for permission to put a question on the ballot that would give the City Council advice and consent on Mayor appointments for …
Wednesday, June 8
The Champlin Foundation recently announced more than $9.6 million in capital funding, including three exciting $1 million grants awarded to the Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Crossroads Rhode …
Wednesday, June 8
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and the RI Association for Justice gave out free bicycle helmets to all fourth graders at Robertson Elementary on Monday May, 23. RIAJ every spring provides the …
Wednesday, June 8
Trooper Struck on I- 95 in Warwick At 1:09 a.m., Tuesday, June 7, a Rhode Island State Trooper was injured when his cruiser was rear-ended along Interstate 95 in Warwick. State Troopers from …
Wednesday, June 8
Spark your child’s creativity this summer! At Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA), we believe that arts education should start early and be available to all. Kids love to express themselves and …
Thursday, June 2
By ALEX MALM Warwick Superintendent Lynn Dambruch said that she is recommending to the Warwick School Committee that Wyman Elementary School Principal Ronald Celio should be …
Thursday, June 2
By ALEX MALM A vote that was scheduled by the City Council to purchase automatic license plate cameras was put on hold until August at the last minute during the May 16 Council …
Thursday, June 2
SHOOTING Around 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, Warwick Police received reports of gun shots heard at Fast Freddies gas station, 2003 Post Road. Warwick Police Officers arrived on scene and located …
Thursday, June 2
By ALEX MALM For years the road off Centerville Road that leads its way past The Impossible Dream to Winman and Toll Gate Schools has had no name. Now the road is named for someone who used the …
Thursday, June 2
By JOHN HOWELL Hundreds of millions of dollars spent on improving the quality of Narragansett Bay waters is starting to pay off says Michael McGivney, president of the Rhode Island …
Wednesday, June 1
The signing of a recreational marijuana legalization bill is an important moment in Rhode Island’s history that is worth celebrating — indicative that state legislators have finally come …
Wednesday, June 1
To the Editor, Taxpayer funded abortion is currently being considered by the legislature in RI. WHY? The “poor” have had access to abortion since 1973. In fact abortion clinics were …
Wednesday, June 1
To the Editor, President Joe Biden has once again falsely claimed, “You couldn’t buy a canon when the Second Amendment was passed”. Even the left-leaning PolitiFact has …
Wednesday, June 1
To the Editor, In 1770 five Americans were massacred in Boston sparking a Revolution. More than two hundred and fifty years later two eighteen year-olds massacre ten innocent patrons in a …
Wednesday, June 1
Interrupted by the pandemic, Arts Night at Cedar Hill School returned in a big way Wednesday with an outdoor event that included activities for students and adults, musical performances and exhibits …
Wednesday, June 1
By PAM SCHIFF Under a glorious blue sky, over 100 people attended the 77th annual memorial services at The Memorial Wall of Honor located in Warwick’s Lincoln Park Cemetery. "The Jewish …
Wednesday, June 1
By JOHN HOWELL If he had it to do all over again, Ed Laudouceur would have applied the energy he does to his business and to causes he believes in to his education. Then he would have had a shot …
Wednesday, June 1
Doug James was always intrigued by the thought of becoming a cop, but then he had a thing for tennis. It wasn’t a game neighborhood kids played. He grew up in a second story flat in Providence. …
Wednesday, June 1
When Mayor Frank Picozzi was asked to read to Wyman School students he brought along his own book “Where did all the R’s Go” that makes fun of who Rhode Islanders drop Rs when …
Wednesday, June 1
By CASEY BISETTI The cozy atmosphere of the Warwick Public Library made it a good environment to connect with the community. After months separated by a screen, Cameron Kadek couldn’t be …
Wednesday, June 1
By CASEY BISETTI “There are too many to burn.” That was what Representative Camille Vella-Wilkinson said at this year’s annual Warwick Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at …
Wednesday, June 1
Traditionally the Warwick Rotary Club holds a Christmas party for students selected by principals from each of the city’s elementary schools in December. That wasn’t possible in 2020 and …
Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX MALM The Libertarian Party of Rhode Island on April 24 endorsed Michael Fleury in the Ward 5 City Council race. According to the Rhode Island Sex Offender Registry Fleury is an …
Wednesday, June 1
As it has done for decades Pawtuxet Memorial Cemetery lined the roads leading through the cemetery with American flags bearing the names of veterans buried there. The flags serves as a reflective …
Wednesday, June 1
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will hold a live performance on June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gamm Theatre (1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick). The music will be a selection of classical and pop …
Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX MALM For a third straight year there will be no tax increase in Warwick after the City Council voted Thursday 7-2 in favor of Mayor Frank Picozzi’s $341.1 million budget which …
Wednesday, June 1
Cranston East senior Mathilda Corcoran was the winner of the Rhode Island Art Educator Association’s $500 scholarship presented May 7 at the closing reception of the third annual Emerging …
Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX MALM “Don’t answer the phone.” That’s one of the key pieces of advice that Assistant Attorney General Molly Kapstein Cote told about a dozen people during a …
Wednesday, June 1
Making a stark statement on the shooting of 19 elementary school children and their two teachers in Uvalde, Texas on May 24, Asbury United Methodist Church parishioners set up a circular row of …
Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX MALM Less than a week after the school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Texas a threat of a school shooting at Lippitt Elementary School was investigated over the …
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Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team won its opening round playoff matchup in a 6-5 battle with visiting Barrington last week. The two clubs were tied at 2-2 at halftime and …
Wednesday, June 1
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Division I-A No. 3 Patriots fell to the Division I-B No. 6 La Salle Academy Rams 12-5 during the D-I Baseball Preliminary Round at Pilgrim High School on Tuesday. La Salle …
Wednesday, June 1
FROM STAFF REPORTS The fifth-seeded Toll Gate boys lacrosse team topped No. 4 Burrillville on the road in the Division III Quarterfinals last week to punch its ticket to the semis. Nate …
Wednesday, June 1
By ALEX SPONSELLER The No. 3 Toll Gate girls lacrosse team fell to No 2. Burrillville 15-9 in the Division II Semifinals on Tuesday night on the road. The two clubs were tied 2-2 with just over …
Tuesday, May 31
MISSING PERSON Have you seen Charlotte Lester? The Warwick Police Department continues to request the public’s help in an ongoing missing person case, according to a press …
Wednesday, May 25
The north beach at Conimicut Point was a popular playground this past weekend as temperatures climbed into the 90s. The shoal and its finger sandbar that reaches toward Conimicut Light - the scene of …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX MALM Superintendent Lynn Dambruch was flanked by members of her Administration and the School Committee in the Council Chambers Monday night as the department defended its proposed …
Wednesday, May 25
Metcalf Institute based at the University of Rhode Island will conduct its 25th Annual Public Lecture Series June 13-17. Recent events around the world have shown how climate change has made flooding …
Wednesday, May 25
Spring Green Memorial Church at 1350 Warwick Ave. will hold a yard sale on June 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church parking lot. (In case of rain, the sale will be held inside the church …
Wednesday, May 25
The latest phase in the 115-life of the Sawtooth Building built as part of the Apponaug Mills was given a ceremonial opening Tuesday with a ribbon cutting for AAA Northeast offices. The local office, …
Wednesday, May 25
More than 70 Toll Gate students, participated the 11th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair that took place on Friday, May 20, at the school. At this event, elected officials and …
Wednesday, May 25
Although his suit provided for lots of questions, Byron Delmonico had all the answers for a delegation from the Small Business Administration and the State House when they recently visited The Riddle …
Wednesday, May 25
By 8:30 Wednesday morning Mayor Frank Picozzi said that he had already spoken to Superintendent Lynn Dambruch following yet another senseless school shooting …
Wednesday, May 25
While working on a storm drain Wednesday morning a Department of Public Works crew struck a 2 –inch main on Clorane Street promoting the evacuation of nearby homes. Mayor Frank Picozzi said …
Wednesday, May 25
By JOHN HOWELL Happy birthday is not the song one would expect to sing at a Memorial Day observance at Warwick’s named in honor of our veterans. But that’s exactly what Warwick …
Wednesday, May 25
PPL Corporation announced Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of The Narragansett Electric Company from National Grid for approximately $3.8 billion, net of purchase price adjustments, …
Wednesday, May 25
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 15 cents from last week, averaging $4.72 per gallon. Monday’s price is 63 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.78 higher than May 23, 2021. Rhode …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX MALM With final approval by the Council on Elementary and Secondary Education to move forward with building two new Warwick high schools, the Warwick School Department is three steps away …
Wednesday, May 25
Graduating seniors in the building trades programs at Ponagansett Career Tech, Woonsocket Career Tech and at the Warwick Career and Technical Center were recognized for their achievement last …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX MALM Mayor Frank Picozzi’s plan for a second consecutive zero percent tax increase budget, albeit a “structural deficit budget” is now in the hands of the City Council …
Wednesday, May 25
Elementary school students in Cranston and Warwick accepted the challenge of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution to compete in the national poster contest to stimulate interest in …
Wednesday, May 25
When Vets High School students moved to Pilgrim with the consolation of secondary schools they brought lots of chalk with them. Chalk Day, for lack of a better name, was a senior class tradition …
Wednesday, May 25
By AIDAN CAHILL & DAN FRANCHETTI Warwick resident Jim Morgan, age 72, published his first book as an amateur author titled Me and Eli. This coming-of-age story has been carefully crafted over …
Wednesday, May 25
By JOHN HOWELL General Treasurer and candidate for the Second Congressional District Seth Magaziner knows how difficult it is to buy a house first hand. He’s been looking to buy something in …
Wednesday, May 25
AIDAN CAHILL and DANIEL FRANCHETTI Bishop Hendricken’s Senior Experience program has concluded after a successful comeback year. In this program, seniors at Bishop Hendricken work at …
Wednesday, May 25
You take extra care packing their little lunchbox. You struggle a little more picking out their next outfit for school. (Warm enough for shorts? Expecting rain? Should I have purchased a …
Wednesday, May 25
To the Editor, About 200,000 people live in the areas of Rhode Island covered by Beacon Communications, publisher of the Warwick Beacon, the Cranston Herald and the Johnston Sun Rise. I have no …
Wednesday, May 25
It was with reservation that I pulled into the Job Lot parking lot on Warwick Avenue Saturday. It was packed. Would I be able to pick up a couple of paint brushes, roller and tray and take on …
Wednesday, May 25
To the Editor I am against abortion. I have been from the time I was old enough to understand what it was. The argument against Roe vs Wade made by right wing religious fanatics, who would …
Wednesday, May 25
To the Editor:Empty buses. Everywhere I look I see empty RIPTA buses lumbering along the city streets and highways of Rhode Island.It begs the question: If these behemoth buses aren’t full, …
Wednesday, May 25
To the Editor,I am neither a Trump supporter nor a “stolen election” believer. However, if Rhode Island and a bunch of other Democrat-run states can conduct “complete the …
Wednesday, May 25
Beacon Staff Reports At the time of publication, it is expected that cannabis will be legalized after the General Assembly voted in favor of legislation to legalize, regulate and tax adult …
Wednesday, May 25
Look closely and you’ll wish gas prices could be turned back to the scene portrayed by Kevin Coleman. A retired machinist, Coleman said he always knew he wanted to paint, which he took up later …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX MALM In the spring of 2020 graduating seniors at Pilgrim and Toll Gate got to walk across the stage not surrounded by hundreds of people at the Community College of Rhode Island Knight …
Wednesday, May 25
Over 40 Gaspee Point residents gathered at Mensa Park on a picture-perfect evening on May 18 to learn about the health of Narragansett Bay from Save the Bay’s “Baykeeper” Mike …
Wednesday, May 25
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Hawks were swept by the Skippers 3-0 (25-23), (25-18), (25-16) during a boys Division I volleyball showdown on Monday at North Kingstown High School. The Skippers (14-2) …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX SPONSELLER The defending state champion Bishop Hendricken golf team is getting ready to defend its state championship at next week’s match at Cranston Country Club. The results …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Toll Gate High School football team will be led by a new head coach this upcoming fall season as the school announced that local coaching legend Jim Miceli will be taking …
Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken outdoor track and field team cruised to its 44th Class A Championship last weekend at Coventry High School. It was also the team’s 44th consecutive …
Wednesday, May 25
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Toll Gate boys volleyball team topped Woonsocket 3-1 on Monday evening to pick up its fifth win of the spring season. Jayden Glover led the Titans with five aces and 12 …
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Wednesday, May 25
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Toll Gate softball team has been on a tear as of late and remains toward the top of the Division II standings as it heads into the final week of the regular season. The …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX SPONSELLER The undefeated Pilgrim boys lacrosse team maintained its position atop the Division III standings as it rolled to a 18-5 win over rival Toll Gate last week. The Titans struck …
Wednesday, May 18
By JOHN HOWELL Joy Fox was knocking on doors Saturday in her campaign to win the Second Congressional District seat. She wasn’t asking for money, something her campaign could use. …
Wednesday, May 18
The passing of State Police K9 Ruby is indeed something to mourn. Ruby’s story, inspirational enough to land her national acclaim and a Netflix movie that came out this past March, is one of …
Wednesday, May 18
Artena Fairbairn and Jena, Eiri and Darroch Fairbairn-Summers attended the Brayton Cemetery Scavenger Hunt on Saturday. This event was part of the RI Historical Cemeteries Awareness Weeks. Here they …
Wednesday, May 18
EMAIL FRAUD Pair sentenced for roles in dispersing proceeds of Internet and email fraud schemes A Warwick man and a Baltimore, Maryland man — who prosecutors argued played various roles …
Wednesday, May 18
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will hold the next virtual public meeting for Rhode Island’s General Aviation (GA) airport communities on Thursday, May 26 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting …
Wednesday, May 18
She was a hero, a movie star and a mutt. Ruby lived a full life and saved the lives of others. The Rhode Island State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Ruby, age 11 …
Wednesday, May 18
Hoxsie School has a hero. It’s a title Principal Gary McCoombs has bestowed on school building aide Brandon Burch following his lifesaving administration of the Heimlich manoeuver on third …
Wednesday, May 18
This was going to be the big reveal. I’ve done it countless times, yet each year it’s different. The moment arrives on a weekend because that gives enough time to deal with …
Wednesday, May 18
By Robert Cushman Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi has only been in office for a little less than two years. In that short time total spending in the city has increased almost $20 million without a tax …
Wednesday, May 18
Warwick has been awarded a development grant for $320,000 to fund improvements to the Apponaug Recreational Complex. “Our recreation facilities are one of the reasons Warwick is such a …
Wednesday, May 18
By JOHN HOWELL This was like few other airport announcements, because it wasn’t billed as an announcement. The cameras and reporters were there, but a lineup of officials to welcome the …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX MALM Mayor Frank Picozzi defended his proposed $341.1 million budget Monday saying with the rising cost of gas and groceries this isn’t the year to raise taxes even though the …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX MALM Prior to releasing his budget, Mayor Frank Picozzi said he was prepared to increase the school allocation, but not give them the additional $5 million the School Committee was asking …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX MALM For years Mike Penta and Tony Corrente held leadership positions in the Warwick Republican City Committee. This year both plan on having their names on the ballot but …
Wednesday, May 18
By RYAN D. MURRAY The Lady Titans earned their first-ever victory over Pilgrim in lacrosse, drubbing the Lady Pats 10-2 on Monday during senior day at Toll Gate High School. The Lady Titans …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken baseball team has heated up in the second half of the regular season and went on to beat Pilgrim in back-to-back games last week by a combined score of …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim softball team picked up a 10-2 win over host La Salle Academy last week to make a statement in the Division I group. The Pats offense was hot from the start and …
Wednesday, May 18
By BRIDGET POULIOT Imagine looking around your school’s gym during a basketball game as music pulses through the gym. Imagine feeling the overwhelming excitement and energy of your fellow …
Wednesday, May 18
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rhode Island College junior Edward Garofalo (Newport) and freshman Justin Dorsey (Warwick) competed at the 2022 NEICAAA Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Championship, …
Wednesday, May 18
Hoxsie School third grader Cody Morin doubts he’ll be a gambler although good luck appears to be running in his family. Recently Cody’s Alan Shawn Feinstein ticket for performing good …
Wednesday, May 18
By ALEX MALM Sen. Joshua Miller and state Rep. Scott Slater introduced amendments to legislation that would legalize regulation marijuana; the Senate Judiciary Committee and House Finance …
Wednesday, May 18
More than 100 Toll Gate High School students will make real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the 11th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair this Friday starting …
Wednesday, May 18
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 20 cents from last week, averaging $4.57 per gallon. Monday’s price is 58 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.64 higher than May 16, 2021. Rhode …
Wednesday, May 18
By PETE FONTAINE It’s called “Beer with the Governor” and features a menu that has varied from pizza at The Guild Brewery in Pawtucket to the one last Wednesday night at …
Wednesday, May 18
The Community College of Rhode Island is hosting a free in-person Summer Readiness Program focused on reading, writing, and math for all incoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school …
Wednesday, May 18
BY ALEX MALM When schools returned to in person learning during the pandemic in 2020 all student lunches and breakfasts were free. Now two years later the nationwide waiver has ended …
Wednesday, May 18
Spring Green Memorial Church will be holding our monthly drive-thru pantry on May 21. Grocery bags of food will be distributed at 11 a.m. in the parking lot in the back of the church. If you have any …
Wednesday, May 18
The West Bay Chorale held their Promise of Spring concert at St. Kevin Church Sunday afternoon, which also served as a fundraiser for victims of the war in Ukraine. In a program note, artistic …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim girls lacrosse team fell 9-6 to visiting Mt. Hope last week to drop to 2-4 this season. The Pats trailed 6-4 heading into the halftime break but would take …
Wednesday, May 11
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Bishop Hendricken baseball team rolled to an 8-0 win over Pilgrim on Tuesday afternoon. Griffin Crain led the Hawks at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs scored. …
Wednesday, May 11
By RYAN D. MURRAY Four Titan seniors signed National Letters of Intent in the Toll Gate gymnasium on Tuesday morning to move on to play college sports. Dante Faria, a forward and midfielder, …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Warwick Vets Middle School baseball team has a big game this Thursday when it takes on Coventry in the regular season finale. The Hurricanes overcame a slow start to the …
Wednesday, May 11
By Beacon Staff Mayor Frank Picozzi has proposed a $341 million budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 that doesn’t increase taxes yet increases spending by $12.6 million from this …
Wednesday, May 11
Following a virtual event last year and no event the year Covid-19 shutdown the state, the Run for the Roses fundraiser for the benefit of the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center returned Saturday to the …
Wednesday, May 11
By JOHN HOWELL In a co-authored response to Patricia Criner, an ICU nurse and president of the local 5008 of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals at Kent Hospital the leadership in the House …
Wednesday, May 11
BANK ROBBERY Warwick Police announced the arrest of an alleged bank robber on Wednesday morning, May 11. Paul Edward Larson, 60, of East Greenwich, has been taken into custody without incident, …
Wednesday, May 11
By EMMA BARTLETT Governor Daniel McKee joined 20 CCRI students and alumni at the Knight Campus in Warwick on April 28 for a roundtable discussion on why students chose CCRI to further their …
Wednesday, May 11
The Oakland Beach Association invites neighborhood residents to its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m., at the Boys & Girls Club, 340 Oakland Beach Ave. (side entrance). Refreshments …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM When the Warwick School Department presented their plan last year to renovate Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools the Rhode Island Department of Education rejected it. Now the …
Wednesday, May 11
Rhode Island is expecting a higher-than-normal high tide (or “king tide”) May 15 around 8 p.m. Perigean spring tides like this one occur when the moon is either new or full and …
Wednesday, May 11
Kent Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Kent Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM Last Thursday the Crowne Plaza was the site for the first public forum featuring candidates for governor hosted by the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council. The forum, …
Wednesday, May 11
The Promise of Spring marks the West Bay Chorale’s first in-person concert this year. After offering an online concert in December, the singers are ready to perform live and engage with the …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM When Mayor Frank Picozzi was sworn in on the front steps of City Hall in January of 2021 he had a vision of what the old annex space could be used for just a couple of hundred feet …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM In 2020 the Warwick School Committee adopted a policy that would increase the walking distance for all grade levels by .25 miles. Then the pandemic happened, and those increases …
Wednesday, May 11
By J. MICHAEL LEVESQUE Ask a Warwick Firefighter about “Vinny” (no last name needed) and the first thing you’ll get is a broad smile. The next thing you’ll hear is story …
Wednesday, May 11
Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 19 cents from last week, averaging $4.37 per gallon. Monday’s price is 34 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.49 higher than May 9, 2021. …
Wednesday, May 11
By EMMA BARTLETT “Are you ready to show what you learned?” This was the first question Master Chan of Master Lee’s U.S. Taekwondo asked third and fifth graders at their Taekwondo …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM Just before his first birthday Warwick resident Logan Costa was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis type 1. His birthday is May 11 which is Neurofibromatosis awareness …
Wednesday, May 11
A team made up of state and federal officials and housing and community partners launched this week a statewide landlord challenge effort to provide permanent housing for Rhode Islanders who have …
Wednesday, May 11
D esigning a curricula that is the right combination of challenging, engaging, and well-rounded is far from an easy task for those at the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE). Regardless, …
Wednesday, May 11
Surely you’ve heard the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child,” which Hillary Clinton made popular in her book “It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach …
Wednesday, May 11
To The Editor, The extremist Democratic Party has given us the “Big Guy” and his reprobate team, has given us unlimited vaginal rights, has given us open borders, and is now proposing …
Wednesday, May 11
To the Editor, When I read in the Providence Journal that electricity rates are going to double in October, I thought two things—that’s going to hurt our economy, and can businesses …
Wednesday, May 11
To the Editor, With the constant barrage of bad news that we are currently facing try to enjoy a few of the simple pleasures that are afforded to us when Spring comes into our lives. The …
Wednesday, May 11
To the Editor It was once thought that man was the only animal who used tools. Then it was discovered that chimpanzees would use a stick to probe anthills to suck out the ants. What …
Wednesday, May 11
Approximately 40 people gathered on Warwick’s City Hall steps to celebrate America’s National Day of Prayer on May 5. The event included a prayer for Mayor Frank Picozzi and prayers for …
Wednesday, May 11
By ALEX MALM A clerical oversight led to the city failing to deduct health care contributions from the pay of Mayor Frank Picozzi along with three other employees for more than a year …
Tuesday, May 10
By ALEX MALM Last Thursday the Crowne Plaza was the site for the first public forum featuring candidates for governor hosted by the Rhode Island Public Expenditures Council. The forum, consisting …
Tuesday, April 12
To the Editor, This year we will be celebrating our third Easter in the throes of the pandemic with an unknown timeframe. We are also facing a devastating war in Eastern Europe, escalating …
Thursday, January 27
Join U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for a virtual town hall on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. Preregistration is required, and participants are invited to submit questions in advance for Senator Whitehouse. You …
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Bishop Thomas Tobin dedicates and blesses the $12.5 million mausoleum at Saint Ann Cemetery to Saints Peter & Paul.
Friday, April 16, 2021
Warwick Christian Fellowship 358 Warwick Neck AvenuePastor Steve Reickett739-26606
Friday, April 16, 2021
Trinity Episcopal Church 139 Ocean Ave., Pawtuxet(Pawtuxet Village)Cranston, RI 02905Rev. Mitchell Lindeman941-4324www.trinitypaw@gmail.com
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