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A Rotary tradition [Photo gallery]
Rotary Club's held its annual May breakfast... more
FAMOUS QUARTET: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Man get ready to head to Oz. They are, from left, Kayley Sullivan, age 13; Nathaniel Savage, 13; Aidan Perry, 16 and Brian Roque, 14.
Kids off to see the Wizard this weekend [Photo gallery]
Follow the yellow brick road! That’s just what nearly 80 youth performers from across the state will do this weekend when they present “The Wizard of Oz” at Rhode Island College. The … more
House passes Serpa bills strengthening penalties for drunken, impaired, reckless driving offenses
On April 11 the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) that strengthens the penalties for drunken, impaired and reckless … more
MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE: Warwick Senator Matthew LaMountain, sponsor of a $5,000 Senate legislative grant is joined by John Howell, president of the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon at a recent presentation. They are holding the T-shirt of this year’s decathlon with the theme “humanity and technology.” The shirt designed by Liam Harnois was one of many created by students of the graphics arts department at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. (Warwick Beacon photo)
11 RI Academic Decathlon gold medalists to receive scholarships
In a practice inspired by late Warwick Representative Paul Sherlock about 30 years ago, Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi will present $500 scholarships to the 11 … more
POWERFUL: The troupe performs.
Beating the drums to help orphans [Photo gallery]
The songs, dancing and drumbeats of Destiny Africa Children’s Choir enthralled Warwick Mall patrons Saturday. The group is on an extended tour from their home in Uganda to help raise funds and … more
Toasting an activist [Photo gallery]
Friends and family gathered Saturday at the historic Christopher Rhodes home in Pawtuxet to celebrate Madeline Harris Toy’s 101st birthday with sips of champagne and stories about the woman, a 10th … more
New, improved dog park nears completion
As the temperatures rise and spring flowers, relocation of Warwick’s dog park within City Park is nearing completion. The park is located slightly north of where it used to be and offers … more
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Personally inspired [Photo gallery]
Anthony Bright, who graduated in June, had an idea… more
HIS WORK AND AT WORK: Bob Lavoie, whose works will be on display at the Providence Art Club April 21 through May 9, seen at work in his studio. (Submitted photos)
Warwick artist Bob Lavoie to exhibit at Providence Art Club
Warwick resident Bob Lavoie will be the subject of an upcoming two-person exhibition titled Time and Tide at the historic Providence Art Club alongside Narragansett resident Pati Sylvia. The … more
Perfect timing
Although weather conditions at this time of year don’t favor clear skies in northern Vermont, viewing a total eclipse was not an opportunity Lorraine Potter-Cooper and her sister wanted to pass … more
PUPPY PILE: Gracie Keefe, 10, took a seat in the puppy pen at Sunday's Hound Hike. "This is the best day of my life," she told passersby as puppies crawled into her lap and kissed her face.
Goddard goes to the dogs [Photo gallery]
Goddard Park was taken over by pooches on Sunday for the East Greenwich Animal Protection League’s 16th Annual Hound Hike. Despite gray skies and a bit of rain, the event was still well attended and raised more than $14,000 for the non-profit, no-kill animal shelter in EG. The shelter has adoption hours every Sunday … more
CONGRATULATIONS PETE: In this 2017 file photo, Pete Fontaine was presented with a special commendation by Town Councilman Robert Civetti. He was recognized for doing a “great job for the Town of Johnston and the athletes of the town at all levels,” he was honored for his coverage of events of all kinds. That same year, Fontaine was inducted into the Johnston High School Hall of Fame.
PETE FONTAINE (1946-2024) Ink in his veins, heart on his sleeve
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. more
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40 years with city…and counting
Mayor Frank Picozzi paid a special visit to the Assessors Department Tuesday to honor Sandra Gemma for reaching 40 years as an employee of the City of Warwick. Gemma began working for the city on … more
Trio of stars [Photo gallery]
Three Winman Junior High students were recently named to the to the 2013 Junior All-State Orchestra. They will perform in concert in March at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium. Pictured from left are: … more
BOUNCING ABOUT: Ellie Chesser, 7, and Milo Chesser, 5, take a few jumps inside the Kent County YMCA's bounce house. (Christopher Gavin)
Time to put away the screens
Summer will be here soon enough – and with it, plenty of playtime for kids once the school year comes to an end. But before that last bell rings, the Greater Providence YMCA aims to get … more
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Neronha: ‘I am not like other politicians’
STORY OF THE WEEK: “At least I’m not boring” – as Attorney General Peter Neronha quipped this week on X, formerly known as Twitter – could be the theme of a 2026 run for … more
HERE TO HELP: FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Bob Fogel, flanked by a sign language interpreter, talks to Warwick residents and business owners about how to help receive relief. (Warwick Beacon photo by Adam Zangari)
FEMA, SBA step up to aid residents affected by winter flooding
People flooded in to the City Hall Annex last Thursday looking for relief from this past winter’s Pawtuxet River deluges. The flooding, which lasted from Dec. 17-19, 2023, and Jan 9-13 of … more
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ENTERING ITS NEW HOME: A Tasca employee drives the 2023 Lincoln Aviator into the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Thanks to Tasca, WACTC automotive students to train on $80k Lincoln Aviator
The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center (WACTC) is the new owner of a 2023 Lincoln Aviator, which will be used  teach students in their Automotive Technology classes. WACTC is one of … more
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PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, after 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 now been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon renegotiates tax deal with Johnston
Since Amazon has not yet opened for business in Johnston, the mega-retailer has invoked a costly construction clause in its contract with the town. Over the past few months, the company … more
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No matter the role, Frank Flaherty looks to make a difference
Some people greet him as “Your Honor”. Others, “Mayor”. But probably over half the state simply calls him “Frank”. I am referring, of course, to … more
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