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ROARING PAWTUXET: Not that we need a reminder that there’s plenty of water to go around but rather, too much of it, the Pawtuxet River has been at flood levels for days now. This image was taken from the village bridge late Wednesday afternoon prior to yet another storm on Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Work begins all over again to receive federal aid after floods
Early on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, Rhode Island was hit with its second significant flooding event in less than a month. This came just days after President Biden made FEMA assistance … more
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LEARNING ABOUT FINANCES: Students visited stations in the Pilgrim cafeteria manned by local businesses where they projected the monthly cost of food, insurance, housing, utilities in developing individual budgets. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Money on the mind
In a culmination of financial literacy classes and visits throughout the year, Pilgrim High School held its first-ever Financial Education Fair on Wednesday morning, welcoming state officials and … more
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Report on restoring bay quahogs unlikely to fully please shellfishermen
The Special Legislative Commission studying decreased quahog catch in Narragansett Bay met Tuesday afternoon to finalize findings and recommendations. The commission’s final report will be … more
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Off to the derby
The Elizabeth Buffam Chace Center didn’t have a seat to spare for the 17th annual Run for the Roses dinner, auction and live streaming of the Kentucky Derby held Saturday at the Warwick Country … more
IT WAS A BLACKOUT: Asked to try on their eclipse glasses in preparation for Monday’s solar show library staff from left Andrea Hutnak, Ellen O'Brien, Jen Linton, Kelly DiCenzo and Jules Belanger gathered at the Quahogger statue. “It was totally black,” O’Brien said. Photo courtesy of Evan Barta.
Library booked for near-total solar eclipse
On Monday at around 2:15 p.m., Warwick’s skies will begin to dim and 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon as the city experiences a partial solar eclipse. And thanks to the school … more
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Warwick Police Log 05-02-2024
RECKLESS DRIVING Around 12:41 a.m., April 7, Warwick Police Officer Connor R. Bemis was traveling south on Interstate 95 near Jefferson Boulevard in the far right lane when he spotted a silver … more
Restoring the dunes
More than 25 volunteers under the direction of Wenley Ferguson, director of restoration at Save the Bay have planted 10,350 beach grass plants and are starting to plant native goldenrods and switch … more
THE MAN THEY CAME TO SEE: Congressman Gabe Amo speaks on a query that consumed Dr. King: Chaos or community? (Photo by Kevin Fitzpatrick
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day speakers focus on vision of future
Early Monday, hundreds of Rhode Islanders navigated a frozen Rhodes on the Pawtuxet parking lot for a breakfast honoring the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., as well as eleven Rhode Island students … more
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Coming soon
The Annual Conimicut Village Association Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd at 10:30 sharp at Clegg Field on Winter Ave. The event is open to all children ages 10 and under. More … more
It’s a Par-Tee
The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs are going small to play big. Traditionally the club holds a September golfing day and dinner at the Warwick Country Club. That’s on the calendar for this … more
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HONORED: Special Olympics RI President and CEO Ed Pacheco (left) met with Warwick police officer Frank Matarese to officially present him with the nomination citation and pin. The winner of the award will be announced on May 3. (Photo courtesy Special Olympics Rhode Island)
WPD Officer nominated for Special Olympics award
Special Olympics Rhode Island officially named Warwick police officer Frank Matarese as one of its 12 nominees for their inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. Matarese, who has … more
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Gange joins Obstetrics, Gynecology at Women & Infants
Michele Gange, MD is joining the Division of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital. She attended Brown University for undergraduate and medical … more
A FAMILY PORTRAIT: Brian Dusseault, Kendra Kirby, Julia Conti, Isabella Zuffoletti and Katy Harrison pose in front of the William Rhodes House.
Wyman students kick off Gaspee Days with tour [Photo gallery]
It’s an annual tradition, and a sure sign that summer is fast approaching. It’s the Walking Tour of Historic Pawtuxet Village, hosted by the E.T. Wyman PTA and presented by the students of Wyman, … more
PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal
Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says … more
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Sight for sore eyes
Mayor Frank Picozzi prepares to cut the ribbon opening Outlashed, a beauty studio at 733 Bald Hill Road. Owner Cailee Bonang, standing to Picozzi’s right, is 20 years old, and has been working … more
Village Common of RI building Warwick foundation
Warwick is getting closer to having one village based throughout the city. Tuesday saw two meetings held by The Village Common of RI, which operate six villages throughout the state. Those … more
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WHY IT COUNTS: Mayor Frank Picozzi and General Treasurer James Diossa discuss the importance of building a secure financial future with students at the Fair. (Submitted photos)
Wave FC conducts 14th annual Toll Gate financial fair
Over 130 students from Toll Gate High School participated in the 14th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair on April 30th sponsored by Wave Federal Credit Union which coincided with … more
Red, white and blue [Photo gallery]
It was a sunny Saturday in Pawtuxet Village, where the river rushed and the blossoms swayed in a gentle breeze. People filled the streets as they soaked up rays of delicious springtime sun. With the … more
RISKY Q’S: The Johnston School Committee voted to remove these two questions regarding student sexuality from the 2024 Rhode Island Student Survey.
Johnston School Committee removes student sexuality questions from risk survey
Tasked with approving the latest annual student risk survey, the Johnston School Committee unanimously decided to remove two questions that ask about student sexual identity. “We went … more
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PICOZZI POSTS: Don’t miss the game! And it’s a soggy Warwick
Mar. 7 East vs. West showdown as the Warwick Police Department takes on the East Providence Police in the “Battle for the Bay” charity hockey game! All proceeds support RI Special … more
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