On Oct. 10, 2021, Elizabeth “Beth” Grey, a Warwick resident, lost her battle with ALS.
But since then her fiancé, Jim Carr, and others have kept her memory alive through …
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By ALEX MALM
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5/2/24
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April 26
Warwick residents who were affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between December 17-19, 2023 and between January 9-13, 2024, can apply for federal assistance. …
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5/2/24
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As election season heats up, a new hat is being tossed into the ring for the two citywide School Committee citywide seats on the November ballot..
Sean Wiggins, president of Warwick North Little …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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A recreational center and outdoor ice rink at Warwick City Hall that Mayor Frank Picozzi agrees is a “passion project” of his has begun to take shape, as city and state leaders held a …
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By TYLER JACKMAN
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5/2/24
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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 …
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By WILL STEINFELT
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5/2/24
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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 …
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5/2/24
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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 …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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5/2/24
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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 …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Ruff Riders, located at 317 Bald Hill Road, will host Barks and Bubbles- A Paw Wash for a Cure as part of Heather Santoro’s campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma …
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5/2/24
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If you frequently drive West Shore Road from Hoxsie Four Corners, you know what side of the lane to hug to avoid the rattling thump of partially sunken manhole covers. And then there is the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/2/24
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Four student chefs from the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center are flying to Baltimore today with hopes of winning a prestigious national competition.
Warwick’s team of chefs- Bruce …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/26/24
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Weekend Spotlight
Apr. 27, Woodridge Congregational UCC May Breakfast will be held on Sat., Apr. 27, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Woodridge Congregational UCC, 546 Budlong Rd., Cranston. The …
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4/25/24
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April 18
There is a sewer line leaking on West Shore Rd in the vicinity of the Islander. Repairs are underway. (Story in this edition)
Food trucks are back for the season! Attendance …
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4/25/24
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Children and their families enjoying a week of school vacation got to enjoy a day out at Warwick Mall at the sixth annual Family Fun Expo this past Thursday.
The expo was run in collaboration …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/25/24
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BASF, an international chemical company, has submitted a sediment sampling workplan to the Environmental Protection Agency to determine if sediment along the Pawtuxet River in the Warwick/Cranston …
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4/25/24
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Lakewood Baptist Church hosted its19th Annual Rhode Island Community Food Bank Benefit Concert, Palm Sunday, March 24th. This year’s concert was dedicated to everyone that has come to the …
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4/25/24
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The Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is preparing to deliver medical care to those who may need it most.
CCAP’s new medical van will travel to different locations throughout …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/25/24
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SCAM ALERT
Warwick Police warned the public of potential scams impersonating local police.
“Please be advised that the Warwick Police Department will NOT contact you to solicit …
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4/25/24
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The following Winman Middle School students have achieved honors for the third quarter:
High Honors Grade 6
Grace Aligo, Christopher Baldassi, Saydee Bence, Rileigh Burrows, Cali …
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4/25/24
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Following a volunteer day featuring Foundation staff and local Dunkin’ franchise owners, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, …
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4/25/24
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