Joe Shekarchi made it official that he is seeking reelection in a statement embargoed for release today which includes a photo of him on a summer day, dressed in shorts and walking Conimicut …
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On average, Warwick police issue between 175 to 220 traffic citations a week for a range of offenses from running a red light, failure to wear a seat belt , failing to stop for a pedestrian in a …
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“Fly Me to the Moon”
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If you were one of the more than 100 people…
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Now a juvenile
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Warwick resident David Chartier, who enjoys photographing wildlife, spotted this red tail hawk soon after it hatched. He was back several weeks ago to get the shot as the fledging spread its wings …
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To The Editor,
Regarding the latest article in the Beacon about an ice rink in Apponaug, I have this to say, but first a short preface.
When those exiting our wonderful airport, those folks …
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Subject of court action
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Cited numerous times for debris and unregistered vehicles, fined…
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To the Editor,
The public school system is turning into a Tower of Babel.(“Surge in multilingual learners impacts city”, Warwick Beacon, October 19)
Columnists John Howell and …
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Week of February 10, 2022
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The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has awarded a site preparation contract for a new air cargo facility and is faced with an 18 month schedule to build it south of the terminal backing up to …
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“Destination” is frequently used to describe all the venues accessible from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. There are 32 of them and more are likely to be added in the …
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Johnston’s Amazon won’t open in 2023. That’s confirmed.
Now the launch has been pushed to a mystery date in 2024.
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. expects the …
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Saluting first day of spring
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A group of early birds from the Riverview Neighborhood Association gathered at Lippitt Avenue to watch the sun rise on the first day of spring. They also used the occasion to raise a flag at the bay …
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3/27/12
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Carol A. (Magiera) DeAngelis, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Robert's Health Centre in North Kingstown, RI at the age of 78. She was married to her beloved husband, Arthur J. DeAngelis …
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9/26/23
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Wainger, Martha E., 93, died on Friday, October 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was the dedicated wife of James Martin Wainger for 60 years until his passing in 2011. Born in Fall …
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10/23/23
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The giant blue banner across the building seeks new managers. The pay starts at more than $20 per hour.
Raising Cane’s pledges to open its first Ocean State location to start the New Year.
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/9/23
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What has promises of becoming an annual event, the “Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival” comes to the village Saturday
The festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include a …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/7/23
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It seems a little silly to be pontificating about the weather in a region that is nationally known for being absurdly inconsistent when it comes to the moods of Mother Nature.
However, given …
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1/18/24
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Paul C. “Pete” Toy, Jr., age 82 of Exeter and formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Kent Hospital. Born on March 4, 1941, he was the son of the …
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10/4/23
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More than 100 students from Toll Gate High School, will make real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the 13th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair that on …
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12/7/23
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Despite being greeted with about an inch of water on the floor of offices in the Saw Tooth Annex building last week, tax collectors remained available to process property tax payments that were due …
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1/18/24
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