Fishing in 2023 was a mixed bag. Everything seemed to be delayed and/or extended this year due to warm water. In the spring, summer and fall the striped bass fishing was good, but the fish in shore … more

As we wrap up 2023, there were plenty of special moments to celebrate and remember from the sports calendar. Many of our teams enjoyed the highs of championships and endured the lows of winless … more

The Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives set his eyes on the biscuits slathered in sausage gravy across the table. “There’s no more … gravy train coming from the federal government,” said state Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi more

Years ago, when I was a lot younger and thinner, I used to participate in Civil War living history events. The group I was with was like myself, really interested in material culture and we … more

Nebula will captivate you with her ethereal beauty as indicated by her name! She is a two year old Tabby with a gorgeous striped coat of gray and chocolate brown. Her eyes speak for themselves, … more

Forster Frank Schofield was born on October 22, 1929, in Coventry Rhode Island to Isabel "Trayner" McShane and Frank Schofield. He was the loving husband of the late Sally E. Schofield. He was the … 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

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

Robert J. Bjerke, 74, of Post Road, Warwick, passed away on December 20, 2023, at Kent Hospital.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Roald and Dorothy (Kolb) Bjerke. He is … more

John R. “Butchie” Zanfagna, 77, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. Born in Providence, he was the devoted son of Guido and Lillian (Poole) Zanfagna. Butchie was employed with the City … more

Wanda S. Mears, 85, formerly of Warwick, passed away on December 20, 2023, at Bridges by Epoch in Westwood MA, a memory care facility. She was the wife of the late James W. Mears for 49 years. Born … more

Shirley Marie (Robinson) Lawton, 89, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late James Lawrence Lawton. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the … more

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of a series looking at the newest iteration of the proposed Winsor Avenue solar farm. The public hearing is expected to continue in January, with a likely vote on a special-use permit to build an industrial-scale 19-megawatt (MW) solar field, with nearly 50,000 solar panels at 118 Winsor Ave. in northwest Johnston. Watch for more coverage leading up to and following the expected continuation of this hearing on Jan. 25. more

Notice is hereby given that a Public Information Meeting will be held, and a vote may be taken at the City of Warwick, Sawtooth Annex Community Room, 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, … more

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held, and a vote may be taken, at the City of Warwick, Sawtooth Annex Community Room, 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, January 10, … more

Weekend Spotlight Jan. 1, 48 th  Annual Penguin Plunge for Special Olympics Rhode Island, Registration is open for the New Year’s Day event, the longest running New Year’s Day … more

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF WARWICK ORDINANCE NO. O-23-22 APPROVED  December 20, 2023  Frank J. Picozzi MAYOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARWICK TO … more

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF WARWICK ORDINANCE NO. O-23-23 APPROVED December 20, 2023  Frank J. Picozzi MAYOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WARWICK, GLENN … more