First-time candidate and stay-at-home mom Jennifer Townsend-Ahearn pulled out on top by about 5,000 votes in Tuesday night’s election for School Committee. With 35 percent of the vote, Ahearn … more

Few positions on the ballot get less voter attention than those for School Committee. This has always been a mystery to us, for the committee plays a powerful role and, all things considered, … more

There weren’t any big surprises Tuesday night with the results for the winners of City Council seats, however, the race for the Ward 1 council seat was a nail-biter, as Republican candidate and … more

Balance in government is viewed as a good thing. Having one party control both the legislative and administrative branches is thought to be undesirable, as it concentrates power with one group. … more

When it comes to scoring Mayor Scott Avedisian, voters have consistently given him good grades at the polls and it would be a shock, given the non-campaign of his opponent, that they would do … more

Results from the 2012 general election... more

Four candidates are vying for two at-large Warwick School Committee seats this November. Patrick Maloney and Christopher Friel currently hold the positions, but only Maloney is seeking re-election. … more

Meet the candidates. Each was provided with the prompts identified in bold. They were asked the complete the sentences. BARRY HINCKLEYSenateRepublican1. The nation should handle health care … more

Ward 5 candidate Republican Danny Hall has questioned whether his opponent, Democratic candidate Ed Ladouceur, can fairly represent the city because of his involvement with the Rhode Island Builders … more

The candidates for city council were asked to answer the following two questions: 1. Name the top issue facing the city and, if elected, how you would address it. 2. Who would you like to see as next council president and why (or) are you considering running for the spot? Here are their answers: more