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It was supposed to be easier. The number of questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form were reduced from 106 to 36. And this has surely expedited the process for … more
It was 1976.  I was a rookie, substitute teacher at Toll Gate High School.  The students had just finished pelting me with spit balls. After they had run out of paper wads. … more
The Community College of Rhode Island is heading back to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III Women’s Basketball National Championships for the third year in a … more
“New” means change but that should deter students and their parents from seeking financial assistance for college education. What’s new is what the Federal Student Aid Office … more
Richard “Dick” Carey, 90, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. “As I sit here writing this, I would like to thank all the great people I have been friends with. All I want to say … more
By JOHN HOWELL For old timers it’s going to seem like the clock is running backward when they consistently see at least two Rhode Island Air National Guard planes on Green Airport tarmac … more
Congressman Seth Magaziner visited Greenwich Farms at Warwick, a senior assisted  living facility located on Minnesota Ave, this past Wednesday to speak on issues and answer questions. … more
The Bishop Hendricken swim team reached the top of the podium for the first time in two years last weekend when it beat North Kingstown to claim the RIIL State Championship at Brown University. It … more
Week of August 19, 2021 [Photo gallery]
Weekend Spotlight Nov. 18, Family Day for Heroes Veterans Expo at 1418 Plainfield Pike. Food, fun, raffles and prizes! IPODS for Wounded Veterans and Century 21 Divine Group Homes for Heroes … more
Six Warwick non-profits received word of grant awards totaling $403,811 last week from the Champlin Foundation with the announcement of $10 million in capital funding to 93 Rhode Island … more
The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holidays with over 150 members and friends at Harbor Lights on Thursday, December 8. Included in the festivities were the swearing in of … more
Theresa Ann “Tina” Mancini, 75, of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph J. Mancini. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of … more
Last week’s Warwick City Council meeting had a heavy focus on public comment, with little in need of passage on the agenda. The only legislative item- a resolution to dedicate Barton Farm … more
Oops. Forgot.  We don’t call it that anymore (she gave me hell for that). We call it care for the older population. To solidify her point, she told me that we no longer call it … more
The semi-annual public hearings to present findings in compliance with the Permanent Noise Monitoring Act (R.I. General Laws 1-5-1 et seq.), on Federal Aviation  Administration, Part 150 noise … more
On Saturday, Feb. 24, diners celebrated the Grand re-Opening of Burger King at Wildes Corner. The first 100 cars received free “Burger King for a year.” The place was packed. Warwick City … more
I have been waiting to write this story for six years. On Monday night, the Toll Gate girls basketball team beat Exeter-West Greenwich for the Division III Championship which was the … more
Lighting a village [Photo gallery]
Paul Tremblay (left) and Lonnie Barham were members of the Conimicut Village Association crew to wire 27 four-foot lighted wreaths to lampposts on both sides of West Shore Road on Saturday. The next … more
When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. … more
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