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By DON FOWLER
Can’t afford the theatre prices on Broadway, Boston or Providence?
Attend a college theatre production.
You’ll discover great talent both on stage and behind …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/10/24
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Every music scene has a few instances where a band gets together with each member having a stellar resume backing up their talents. Noise punks The Hammer Party are an example of this in Providence …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/10/24
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Being a parent is tough! When my kiddos were young, they needed simple things; diaper changes, bottle feedings, songs, developmental activities, a home daycare where they could get loving from a …
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4/10/24
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Are you ready to get outside and enjoy exploring with a new puppy? Then meet Griffin, he can't wait to join your family! He is an adorable seven-month-old mixed breed puppy with a fun loving …
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4/10/24
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Cici is a beauty queen, all dressed in her pearls and ready to be part of your family! She was rescued with her eight puppies that were born under a porch. Luckily for Cici someone stepped up to …
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4/10/24
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If you are a frequent reader of my articles, then you have heard me mention the name “Andy Yanchus” a time or two. Andy was a lifelong collector, a true archivist of everything and …
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4/10/24
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Lois Elizabeth Davis, a Warwick resident all her life, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was the loving wife of Lawrence R. Davis for fifty-nine years. Born in Providence, she was the …
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4/8/24
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Anthony Angelo Ritacco, 89, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024, at home. Anthony was born on September 30, 1934, to Louis and Rose (Gaccione) Ritacco in Westerly. …
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4/8/24
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The Johnston School Building Committee has so far awarded more than $40 million in contracts to Rhode Island firms for the construction the town’s new elementary center.
“This …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/5/24
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Differences of opinion, different accounts of a meeting that happened earlier this year and last-minute surprises best describe the path of legislation giving Warwick a voice on developments at T. F. …
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Norman W. “Mickey” Haskins, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Kent Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Rita T. Haskins and loving companion of Donna L. (Covill) …
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4/4/24
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Judith Ann (Hack) Townsend, 73, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of George Adelbert Townsend. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late …
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4/4/24
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Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week.
Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/4/24
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The 42nd annual Ocean State Grand National Karate Championship is set to go down this weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, and will once again host some of the top competitors throughout the world …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team took home an eye-opening 16-8 win over rival Pilgrim on Tuesday night on the road.
Coming off a one-win season in 2024, the Titans are focused on rebounding and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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Warwick resident Erin Taylor continued her quest to raise funds for cancer research and treatment when she participated in her first Pan-Mass Challenge Winter Cycle at Fenway Park in March. The event …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim pitcher Nolan Canestrari. Although the Pats fell to Cranston East in the season opener, Canestrari tossed a gem on the mound, striking out …
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4/4/24
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MISDEMEANOR REVOKED LICENSE
At 6:24 p.m., Feb. 10, Warwick Police Officer Johnathan H. DiPietro was on routine patrol in the area of 1056 Post Road when he witnessed a motor vehicle crash.
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4/4/24
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The Bishop Hendricken unified basketball team tipped off its season recently when it hosted Cranston West. Here are some looks at the action. Pictured is the Hendricken team getting ready for a free …
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4/4/24
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The Pilgrim baseball team was shut out by visiting Cranston East 1-0 on Monday afternoon. Pitcher Nolan Canestrari had a strong outing for Pilgrim despite the loss, pitching 5 2/3 innings and …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/4/24
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