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THE PLASTIC ALTERNATIVE: Annie Mechino displays one of the paper bags with handles that Sandy Lane Meat Market offers customers. (Warwick Beacon photo)

Annie Mechino pauses; from a corner of her eye she’s spotted a customer standing by the orange-filled stand. He’s empty handed. “Billy will have it tomorrow,” she says … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 1/4/24

Police Log 01-18-24

HABITUAL SHOPLIFTING Around 5:23 p.m. Dec. 11, 2023, Warwick Police responded to the Lincoln Police Department for a warrant pick-up. Lincoln Police took Justin M. Westley, 43, of 160 Broad St., … more

1/18/24

“Courtesy is a waste of time; it weakens you and undermines you.” (left to right:  Eve Kerrigan, (Veronica Novak), Joce Leven (Annette Raleigh), Alan Crossley (Alan Raleigh), Joel Sugerman (Michael Novak)

The God of Carnage

The God of Carnage is a dark comedy written by Yasmina Reza, a renowned French playwright, and novelist. Originally titled “Le Dieu du Carnage,” it was first performed in 2006 and quickly … more

Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO | 1/31/24

Charlie Hall

2/7/24

A bright day above the Station Nightclub Memorial

STANDING TALL: The Station Nightclub Fire Memorial in West Warwick was standing tall above a blue sky on Tuesday, the 21st anniversary of the fire which devastated Rhode Island in 2003. A few flowers … more

2/22/24

Comedy heals all wounds

Netflix aired the Roast of Tom Brady on Sunday night and it delivered. It was everything that you’d hope a roast would be and what a roast should be about. Like most people, I was … more

5/8/24

Ready to pedal [Photo gallery]

The annual Gov. Francis Farms Back to School Bike Parade was held Monday. Over the years, this activity has grown from a few families to this impressive group of children from the neighborhood. The … more

8/30/12

Lewis, Leona M. (Legere)

Leona M. (Legere) Lewis, age 85, of Warwick, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of Alfred Lewis, to whom she shared 56 years of … more

12/6/23

Local leaders react to State of the State address

To continue the basketball analogy that Governor Dan McKee (D-Cumberland) used in his State of the State address, delivered on Tuesday night, he was putting up shots from all over the court, be they … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 1/18/24

See it at the movies

WARWICK SHOWCASE AMERICAN FICTION * * * ½ (Comedy with a Message) Jeffrey Wright stars as Monk Ellison, a college English professor and novelist with high standards who … more

1/31/24

Sick of chatter about the bridge? Well, it looks like it’s just beginning

STORY OF THE WEEK After a recent news dump, when the McKee administration shared details of a federal request for records related to the Washington Bridge, Gov. Dan McKee tried to regain control … more

2/7/24

Getting a Divorce? What You Should Know Before You Sell Your Home

Divorce can be messy and emotional. Add to the mix the decision to sell the marital home, which is often the couple’s largest financial asset, and things get even messier. As Rhode … more

2/28/24

Dental insurance bill puts a smile on our face

The many issues with the American healthcare system are often so cartoonish, so overtly head-scratching and backwards, that it can seem silly and hopeless these days to even point them out. … more

4/25/24

PUCKER UP: Richard Bert Gough and Susette Pastore have been together for nearly four years and recently got engaged. In fact, they met at the Patterson Building. “She’s very nice and she’s very good to me,” said Richard, while Susette said, “He’s handsome, he’s nice to me, and he’s going to marry me.” Further, she’s looking forward to going shopping for her wedding gown. “I want a straight one with a stripe on the bottom,” she said, “and I want to see him in a tuxedo.”

Friendship Day at Patterson [Photo gallery]

Clients and staff members at the Patterson Building, home to the Trudeau Center’s early intervention and adult day services programs, last week enjoyed cake together in spirit of celebrating the … more

7/24/12

Karate for toys [Photo gallery]

The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy held its 13th annual Toys for Tots Tournament Dec. 1 with more than 40 enrolled in the competition. Entry fee to the tournament was a toy or toys to be donated to the … more

12/4/12

Here's what's happening in and around Warwick

Weekend Spotlight Dec. 7 through Dec. 10, , “Oh? What Fun!” will be performed by the Rhode Island Gay Men’s Chorus on Thurs., Dec. 7, Fri. Dec. 8, Sat. Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. … more

12/7/23

FAMILY BEACH DAY: Sofia’s family poses in front of Easton’s Beach as swimmers get ready to brave the waters behind them. (L-R- Christa Skipworth, Sofia Skipworth, Ethan Skipworth, Andrew Skipworth, Nathan Skipworth)

Taking the plunge for Sofia

Twelve hours after ringing in the New Year, thousands were wringing water from their ears after jumping into the ocean for the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The annual event, … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 1/4/24

Athlete of the Week: Jack Sabatelli

The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Toll Gate wrestler Jack Sabatelli. Sabatelli has been enjoying a breakout season for the Titans, most recently winning the 106-pound division in the … more

1/18/24

Jeanine Kane, Tony Estrella, Gunnar Manchester and Gabrielle McCauley star in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Gamm Theatre.

Gamm scores an A+ with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

Take a classic Tony Award-winning play (1965), provide it with tight, tense direction (Steve Kidd) create a realistic, functional set (Jessica Hill Kidd) and find four of the best actors to fill … more

Theatre Review by DON FOWLER | 1/31/24

‘Frenzy’ chills Warwick meeting to attract Costco

The latest twist in the Great Costco Caper was last Thursday when the news media turned out to cover a zoom meeting between representatives of the giant retailer and Warwick officials that … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 2/22/24

May 14, 2024