Chances are, if you live in Rhode Island, you’re familiar with the Iannotti name; Iannotti Funeral Home is a staple in the community. But perhaps you’re not as familiar with Rob Iannotti, a … more

“I have Alzheimer’s, and every now and then I’ll be telling my daughter something and I know what I want to say, I just can’t say it,” said Richard St. Jean of Coventry. “It takes a … more

In keeping with its traditional holiday publication schedule, the Beacon will print one edition next week and the following week. The paper will be published on Thursday both weeks. Those … more

The Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership (RIMP) will host its first ever "Mentoring on Ice" event for National Mentoring Month on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bank of America … more

Chelsea Byrd, graduate of Toll Gate High School 2009, has been awarded the Ryan J. O’Neill ELMPA Award at Quinnipiac University. The ELMPA (Entry-Level Master’s Physician Assistant) program at … more

The following is a digest of the key issues addressed in the memorandum of understanding approved by the City Council and the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) last week. The parties have … more

Earning Roger Williams honors The following Warwick residents are among those named to the Roger Williams University Dean's List for the spring 2012 semester: Alix Beamon, a Political Science … more

If you’ve driven along 95 through Providence or down Allens Avenue or looked out from Conimicut Point in the last six months, then you’ve probably seen them: the giant wind turbines reaching toward the sky from Field’s Point. But the turbines have been stationary since they were erected, letting the wind blow right past them without even a quiver … more

The Active Older Adults (AOA) Knitting Club, which is sponsored by the Kent County YMCA, is gearing up for their 12th annual Christmas Giveaway to benefit 14 select Rhode Island charity … more

Daniel Kolenda has Randolph Savings Bank as a residential loan officer. Kolenda, a Cranston resident, has more than 16 years of experience in mortgage lending, most recently as the broker owner of … more