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A POWER PANEL: From left: Nellie Gorbea, Donald Powers, Keith Stokes, Madeline Fraser Cook and Laurie White were on hand at Tuesday’s Fact Book release to discuss the current state of affordable housing in Rhode Island. The tough facts: Affordable housing needs continue to grow but fund limited
The struggle to find affordable housing in Rhode Island is a troubling and potentially devastating problem for the future of the state’s economic viability. “It is almost impossible to find qua...
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THANKS FOR THE TICKETS: Maureen Gallogly, right, delivered a cake to Warwick Police yesterday in appreciation of how she was treated after being stopped for driving with a suspended registration and expired license. Receiving the cake is Colleen Williams of the traffic division who helped Gallogly navigate the system to get back on the road. Police get the frosting after ticketing driver
It’s not often – in fact, police could not remember any time – when a person they had ticketed rewarded them with a cake. Maureen Gallogly didn’t realize she was making history yesterday when sh...
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T-Mobile withdraws petition for cell tower on church property
The firm representing T-Mobile Northeast LLC has requested withdrawal without prejudice of a petition before the Planning Board to erect a 110-foot mono-pole antenna on residential zoned propert...
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TOP SCOUT: Senior Patrol Leader and 2010 Raymond and Elsa Maker Scout of the Year, Joe Sullivan. Joe Sullivan named Troop 7 'Scout of the Year'
Troop 7 Buttonwoods held its spring Court of Honor June 16 with 21 Scouts and their families as well as special guests Webelos and their families from Pack 1 Warwick, attending. Eighty-five awar...
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Samaritans in need of caring volunteers
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Sept. 10 is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day. Around the globe, trained volunteers answer calls from the hopeless, alone and suicidal at befriending centers in more than 40 countries. H...
McNamara, O'Brien among 20-year vets of CVS downtown dashers
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If you’re a “Downtown Dasher”, the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K is trying to find you. What’s a “Downtown Dasher” you ask? A “Downtown Dasher” is someone who has participated in every Downtown Woonsock...
Sandi's memory lives on through aid to community programs
by Colby Cremins
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When tragedy strikes, many people shut down and shut off, but others can find strength in pursuing a cause for the greater good and for the betterment of society. That is exactly what Joe Igliozz...
Actors sought for Black Box production of 'A Christmas Carol'
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The Black Box Theatre at Artists' Exchange at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston seeks actors ages 8-80 for various roles in its 2010 production of "A Christmas Carol." Auditions will take place on Sept...
Sanford-Brown, a new local player in health education, holds ribbon cutting
by Colby Cremins
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Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the country and the need for qualified employees has encouraged thousands to embark on an education in the field. With the need for a sta...
Civil War Living History Encampment set at Sprague Mansion
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Elisha Dyer Camp 7 Rhode Island Dept. Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War in cooperation with the Cranston Historical Society will hold a Civil War Living History Encampment on the grounds of t...
Donna McGowan named director of Alzheimer's Association RI Chapter
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Donna M. McGowan has been named Executive Director of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. McGowan, who has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Bryant Univers...
Motorcycle accident results in serious injuries
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On Wednesday, Sept. 1, at approximately 9:38 a.m., the Warwick Police Department Traffic Services Unit Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the area of 2275 Warwick Avenue, for a serious motor...
2,900 Hoxsie, Conimicut customers lose power for an hour
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A “failed connector” is being blamed with an hour-long power outage Tuesday night that affected 2,900 customers in the Hoxsie and Conimicut areas of the city. According to National Grid spokesman...
Serve RI recruiting, training disaster relief volunteers
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In the event of a disaster, it is likely that emergency services such as fire and rescue will be overwhelmed, necessitating trained volunteers who can help serve their communities. As a means of ...
Earl: Don't wiggle, please
by Colby Cremins
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With the vast majority of the East Coast holding it’s collective breath, waiting and watching to see the path that Hurricane Earl will travel, the governor told Rhode Islanders to be prepared. ...
Where they stand on the issues
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OVERALL What do you see as Warwick's biggest asset? Scott Avedisian: Our people. The interest and involvement of our businesses, civic, non-profit, religious, neighborhood, senior and school grou...
 
 
 
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