No one got hurt, and that’s the main goal. In the past month, there have been three incidences in Warwick that involved unregulated mental illnesses: the perpetrators were off their medicine … more

Everyone had a horror story. Those who gathered at the Rhode Islanders Against Puppy Mills protest on Sunday at Rumford Pets in Warwick were there to spread a message. “Don’t shop, adopt.” … more

For most people, springtime conjures up images of warm sunny days, blue skies, bright flowers and chirping baby chicks, as new life is literally sprouts. Similarly, high school seniors are also … more

Is it a blue week, or a green? Remember asking yourself that question more than five years ago, when the city initiated automated recyclable collections? Or maybe, like many of us, you’re still … more

College educations are the "norm" in today's society, even if the student and their family cannot afford the cost of tuition. But why are we telling our young people that they need to get into debt in order to be successful? We tackle that topic in this week's editorial. more

In 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic established Declaration Day as a time to honor the armed forces. On that day, Americans would decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers. The name of the holiday has changed, but the sentiment has not… more

In the past four years, 81-year-old Bastien has seen three of her children diagnosed with cancer. As they deal with their individual prognoses, and their families cope with the consequences of … more

On the surface, the concept looks like a win-win for everyone, and it could well be just that: Take the Winslow Park softball and soccer fields that are in the path of the Green Airport runway … more

It was a warmer than usual winter, but so far, a colder than ordinary political season. Usually by this time the candidates have lined up, even though formal declarations don’t come until next … more

Adversity, in every form, causes a ripple effect. Just ask Alice Bastien. In the past four years, 81-year-old Bastien has seen three of her children diagnosed with cancer. As they deal with their … more