In this cynical age, when our itineraries are delivered so lifelessly straight to our pockets, let us take a moment to be grateful for the unique blend of wholesomeness and suggestiveness found in …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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11/8/23
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A Free Winter Wear Event will be held at Woodbury Union Church on Friday, November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Coats, jackets, vests, mittens, …
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11/16/23
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Mentor RI is looking for volunteers in the City of Warwick for a job that takes up just one hour a week.
According to Sandy Letourneau, Mentor RI program coordinator, the program is looking to …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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3/7/24
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What is the state of Warwick Schools?
City Council President Steve McAllister has asked school administrators to address that question in a brief presentation – perhaps only 15 …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/16/23
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Weekend Spotlight
Nov. 25, Wreath Hanging and Wreath Sales will be hosted by Scout Troops 3 and 4 Gaspee Plateau in Pawtuxet Village on Sat., Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wreaths will also …
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11/23/23
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Sharon I. (Dilley) Fielding, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at home with family by her side. She was the wife of Laurence T. Fielding of Warwick, RI. She was born in Kennett Square, PA …
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11/29/23
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There was a Classic “Cookie” Celebration last week inside the Tri-City Elks Lodge No. 14 at 1915 West Shore Road in Warwick.
There were two check presentations …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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12/14/23
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing, will be held at the City Hall Annex, (Sawtooth Building) located at 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 beginning at 6:00 …
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1/25/24
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Meals on Wheels of RI Home-Delivered Meal Program client Vivian Raposa, 76, of West Warwick, received her meal Friday, March 1, from U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and UnitedHealthcare CEO Mike Florczyk …
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3/7/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi is closing in on his self-imposed deadline to have his popular digital light show up and running on Black Friday if he can only outsmart the rabbits. He’s foiled squirrels …
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11/16/23
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Weekend Spotlight (2)
December 2, Holiday Open House at Governor Sprague Mansion Museum on Sat., December 2, 1353 Cranston St., Cranston, Grand Ballroom Entrance. Accessible entrance …
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11/30/23
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The defending champion Bishop Hendricken hockey team flew out the gate this regular season by thrashing visiting North Kingstown 11-0. Hendricken had 11 different goal scorers including Griffin …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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12/14/23
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Week of February 24, 2022
[Photo gallery]
2/24/22
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With the exception of one year and a gap during COVID, the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show falls in late January. For me, it’s the first show after the holidays and a chance to be in warmer weather …
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2/21/24
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LOST KAYAKER
On Feb. 25 at approximately 4:56 p.m., officers responded to Conimicut Point, where Kirsten Chant informed officers that her husband, 60-year-old Timothy Chant, left at noon to go …
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3/7/24
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The Johnston School Building Committee has so far awarded more than $40 million in contracts to Rhode Island firms for the construction the town’s new elementary center.
“This …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/5/24
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4/17/24
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With pre-Black Friday sales and thoughts of getting a jump on Christmas shopping, Route 2 was humming, or in some cases reduced to a crawl, on Saturday. This was the line of cars headed north from …
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11/16/23
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Hendricken senior hockey standout Griffin Crain. The All-State captain helped guide the defending champs to an 11-0 opening night win over North …
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12/14/23
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Ursula T. (Sorgel) Rotondi, a lifelong resident of Warwick, died at Kent Hospital on December 27, 2023, at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Giacomo “George” Rotondi.
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12/29/23
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