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Flames of Hope burn bright in RI
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The annual Flames of Hope Celebration...
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10/10/12
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Harvest moon
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Although not full -- it was waning -- the moon rose like an orange Monday to cast its fall glow over the still waters of Narragansett Bay north of Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo by John …
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10/4/12
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It's an Army thing
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With music setting the tone and an ample dose of exuberance to get outdoors and enjoy some beautiful weather, Toll Gate students stepped forward to compete in a number of team and individual …
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10/2/12
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It's a "prep" rally
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With state NECAP tests starting this week, the faculty at Randall Holden School “revved up” students to perform better than even with a preparation rally. Principal Kenneth Rassler, wearing his …
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10/2/12
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Personally inspired
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Anthony Bright, who graduated in June, had an idea…
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10/2/12
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Goddard goes to the dogs
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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 …
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10/2/12
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Crossing into autumn
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On Sunday, Goddard Park was devoid of summertime strollers, beach goers and picnickers. Instead, those few who braved the gray, blustery day donned rain boots and sweat shirts. The wooden bridge near …
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10/2/12
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Spring ritual in the fall?
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Boatyards hum with the sound of buffers and sanders in the spring, but usually at this time of year the ritual is that of buttoning up things for the winter. That wasn’t the case this weekend for …
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9/25/12
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Take home Pixie
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Pixie is a young adult, petit cat that was found as a stray …
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9/25/12
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Pink for a great cause
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This is the third year...
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9/11/12
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Patriotic students
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Friday morning, eighth graders at St. Kevin School got a lesson in flag folding, as well as the proper way to both fly and take down an American flag, as Capt. Ian Friel of the Air National Guard, …
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9/11/12
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Five generations together
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Five generations of Mary Lineham's family are shown here…
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9/11/12
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Completes Basic
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Airman First Class Andrew Medeiros graduated from Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Lackland, Texas. He is the son of Jim and Carol Medeiros of Warwick. A 2011 graduate of Toll Gate High …
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9/6/12
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The tomato tree
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Using techniques handed down by his father, Paul Bucacci has been planting a vegetable garden for years, but few have been as productive as this year’s. In addition to a 12-foot “tomato tree,” …
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9/4/12
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Kindly reminder
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Those driving Bellman Avenue in Conimicut will find this civil suggestion at the intersection of Royal Avenue, leaving motorists to ponder more than the traffic. (Warwick Beacon photo)
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9/4/12
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No work and all play on Labor Day!
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Parishioners of St. Kevin Church held an All American Festival during Labor Day honoring military veterans, past parish priests and Warwick mayors, including Mayor Scott Avedisian, who stopped by for …
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9/4/12
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Starting off big
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Kaylee Collins, 8, caught her first fish ever …
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8/30/12
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Ready to pedal
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The annual Gov. Francis Farms Back to School Bike Parade was held Monday. Over the years, this activity has grown from a few families to this impressive group of children from the neighborhood. The …
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8/30/12
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First day jitters
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Wednesday was the first day of school at John Brown Francis Elementary. The school, with an enrollment of 271, had a smooth opening in spite of a few teary students. (Warwick Beacon photos by John …
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8/30/12
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At the pier
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It was 2010 when the city celebrated the groundbreaking of the Ross Elkhay fishing pier and boardwalk at Gorton Pond in Apponaug. Today, it’s a spot frequented by people of all ages who love to …
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8/28/12
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