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The Rev. William Lover would have recognized the church and many of the Conimicut villagers and parishioners who attended his memorial service Saturday and yet a lot would have been new to him.
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/16/23
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As he steps down as Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair, Rep. Joseph McNamara (Dist. 19, Warwick/Cranston) looks to devote more time to education.
McNamara said his decision not to seek the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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11/16/23
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More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on the city to buy as much as 12 acres bordering the Pawtuxet River and “close the loop” to a 2.3 mile walking trail that circles …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/16/23
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Look both ways and say a Hail Mary.
Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst.
Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/16/23
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The Warwick City Council awarded more than 30 bids totaling over $2 million and renamed two city streets on Nov. 6.
The largest bid awarded by the council, in the amount of $394,238.54, was …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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11/16/23
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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has tapped the breaks but isn’t going to stop with plans a $100 million air cargo facility to replace current UPS and FedEx operations adjacent to Airport …
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Members of the Apponaug Babe Ruth Baseball League joined City Council President Steve McAllister and Mayor Frank Picozzi at the Apponaug field Tuesday afternoon. McAllister presented Jason Brouillard …
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11/16/23
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Parents charged following toddler’s August drowning
A Warwick Police investigation of an August drowning has resulted in criminal charges.
On Aug. 28, around 11:37 a.m., Warwick …
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11/16/23
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Not long after moving to Conimicut, Ginny Barham wanted to learn more about the community and started attending village association meetings. Not long after that she thought of serving on …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/16/23
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Warning: This is another column about dogs.
I know I’ve written a lot about canines over the last two weeks: a story featuring Hillary Gillinder of Rhody Home Adopt who has fostered 250 …
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11/16/23
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There was something somberly fitting about the inconsistency among various government and private entities regarding when to observe the most recent Veterans’ Day, which fell on a Saturday this …
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11/16/23
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Updates regarding plans for the new high schools, discussions of RICAS scores and chronic absenteeism, and the revision of policies were all on the table for the Warwick School Committee Tuesday …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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11/16/23
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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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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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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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STORY OF THE WEEK: At the ripe old age of 35, Gabe Amo has emerged as the bright new star among Rhode Island Democrats. While he will enter Congress as its most junior member, Amo seems poised to …
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11/16/23
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To the Editor,
The leaves fell softly like snowflakes. Although I wasn’t gifted with a good sense of direction, I embarked on the three-mile loop in City Park, despite the path being …
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11/16/23
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To the Editor,
Currently we are faced with the support of two foreign wars, civil unrest, and tragic active shooter incidents Also, Congress must act prudently by November 17 to avoid a …
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11/16/23
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To the Editor:
US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse recently spoke to a group of business leaders and referenced a RI Coastal Resources Management Council report that indicated Warwick is especially …
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11/16/23
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Special to the Beacon
The Bishop Hendricken football team will make its 15th consecutive Super Bowl appearance on Sunday at Cranston Stadium, but it’s hardly business as usual this year.
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By WILLIAM GEOGHEGAN
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11/16/23
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