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FAMILY BEACH DAY: Sofia’s family poses in front of Easton’s Beach as swimmers get ready to brave the waters behind them. (L-R- Christa Skipworth, Sofia Skipworth, Ethan Skipworth, Andrew Skipworth, Nathan Skipworth)
Taking the plunge for Sofia
Twelve hours after ringing in the New Year, thousands were wringing water from their ears after jumping into the ocean for the Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The annual event, … more
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Athlete of the Week: Jack Sabatelli
The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Toll Gate wrestler Jack Sabatelli. Sabatelli has been enjoying a breakout season for the Titans, most recently winning the 106-pound division in the … more
Jeanine Kane, Tony Estrella, Gunnar Manchester and Gabrielle McCauley star in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” at Gamm Theatre.
Gamm scores an A+ with “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Take a classic Tony Award-winning play (1965), provide it with tight, tense direction (Steve Kidd) create a realistic, functional set (Jessica Hill Kidd) and find four of the best actors to fill … more
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‘Frenzy’ chills Warwick meeting to attract Costco
The latest twist in the Great Costco Caper was last Thursday when the news media turned out to cover a zoom meeting between representatives of the giant retailer and Warwick officials that … more
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WHAT’S IN THE MASTER PLAN: The final build out plan for the south air cargo facility, as submitted to the FAA in the environmental assessment, shows an access to Main Avenue. RIAC is prepared to sign an agreement restricting air cargo vehicular traffic to the Airport Connector.
RIAC guarantees cargo traffic won’t access local roads
In a twist of developments and without any indication that it might happen, Mayor Frank Picozzi received Tuesday a proposed agreement from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation to build and make … more
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ANOTHER BIG SHOWING: The Toll Gate wrestling team last week. (Submitted photos)
Toll Gate grapplers shine in CT
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Toll Gate wrestling team has been enjoying a big campaign this winter and put on another show in Connecticut last weekend when they placed fourth overall at the Griswold … more
He Said She Said
He Said She Said look to put on a party at Pub On Park
Certain bands can transform an atmosphere within an establishment from dull and boring to vibrant and fun in an instant. Right when the first song is played, the music takes over the audience and … more
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A 2015 warning on the bridge, lawmakers to learn about AI, and Pryor on housing
School vacation week made for some swift journeys across the Washington Bridge. STORY OF THE WEEK As the state awaits a forensic review of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge, the … more
Learn365RI a political hot potato
Johnston is the only Ocean State municipality not participating in Gov. Dan McKee’s Learn365RI initiative. According to McKee’s Press Secretary Olivia DaRocha, “38 out of 39 … more
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READY TO RIDE THE WAVES? This addition to the Airport Connector divider greets those leaving the airport as they drive west. (Warwick Beacon photo)
DOT rolls out wave to welcome visitors
The surf is always up when you leave Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and get on the connector to Route 95. The rolling wave display, created by vertical blue pipes of varying … more
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Roundup: Pats, Hawks hoops pick up wins
The Pilgrim boys basketball team earned a big 63-32 win over Providence Country Day to stay in the Division II playoff hunt last week. The Pats were led by Dylan Vale with 16 points while Carter … more
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FROM THE AIR: These images of the vicinity surrounding Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation’s (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured last year by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
J.R. Vinagro paid RIRRC $37.3 million during ex-landfill boss’s tenure, then hired him as CEO
A Johnston hauling company paid Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) more than $37 million since 2017, under the landfill’s former boss, according to financial data released … more
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Methodist Tabernacle church in Olneyville
Was it the ‘spirits’ that led to boisterous singing, charge of disturbing church service
Twenty-six-year-old Albert Titchner was a devotee of the Methodist Tabernacle church in Olneyville and was in charge of its smaller branch, the Merino Mission. The mission counted about 26 members … more
THROUGH TRAFFIC: Toll Gate’s Brayden Healey looks to pass through the defense. (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
Toll Gate grinding through ‘uphill battle’
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Toll Gate boys basketball team is looking to build some momentum after getting off to a 1-4 start in league play in Division II. The Titans most recently took on … more
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Carter Clifton
Pilgrim edges West in pivotal DII battle
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim boys basketball team held off Cranston West to pick up a big 52-50 win on Monday night as the two clubs continue to battle for playoff positioning in Division II. … more
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Watch out for the purple urine
When I was growing up in the 60’s, things were a lot different than they are now. Not only was the culture much different, but my mom was also different. She did not believe in taking … more
Prancer
Hi,  my name is Prancer, I’d love to prance right into your arms! My eyes say, “love me” and my heart is praying for a loving home! You see I was found in the woods with a … more
RIVALRY MATCHUP: Toll Gate’s Dulce Garcia
Titans thump Pats in DIII showdown
The Toll Gate girls basketball team traveled across town and handed rival Pilgrim a 59-39 defeat in a big Division III battle last week. The Titans offense was rolling early and would grab a … more
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Jakob Reyes
Rams run away with win in championship rematch
The La Salle Rams took down the Bishop Hendricken Hawks to win the Division I championship last season, but the Hawks had the last laugh when the teams rematched in the state championship. Hendricken … more
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SHARING A STAGE: Jennifer Alleman is seen live interpreting Governor McKee’s State of the State address.
American Sign Language Interpreter Jennifer Alleman bridges two worlds
Earlier this month, Governor Dan McKee stood at the head of the State House chambers to give an optimistic address to all of Rhode Island and, while it was his speech, he was not the only one who … more
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