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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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Differences of opinion, different accounts of a meeting that happened earlier this year and last-minute surprises best describe the path of legislation giving Warwick a voice on developments at T. F. …
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Norman W. “Mickey” Haskins, Sr., 73, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Kent Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Rita T. Haskins and loving companion of Donna L. (Covill) …
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4/4/24
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Judith Ann (Hack) Townsend, 73, of Warwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of George Adelbert Townsend. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late …
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4/4/24
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Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week.
Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/4/24
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The 42nd annual Ocean State Grand National Karate Championship is set to go down this weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, and will once again host some of the top competitors throughout the world …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team took home an eye-opening 16-8 win over rival Pilgrim on Tuesday night on the road.
Coming off a one-win season in 2024, the Titans are focused on rebounding and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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Warwick resident Erin Taylor continued her quest to raise funds for cancer research and treatment when she participated in her first Pan-Mass Challenge Winter Cycle at Fenway Park in March. The event …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/4/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim pitcher Nolan Canestrari. Although the Pats fell to Cranston East in the season opener, Canestrari tossed a gem on the mound, striking out …
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4/4/24
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MISDEMEANOR REVOKED LICENSE
At 6:24 p.m., Feb. 10, Warwick Police Officer Johnathan H. DiPietro was on routine patrol in the area of 1056 Post Road when he witnessed a motor vehicle crash.
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4/4/24
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The Bishop Hendricken unified basketball team tipped off its season recently when it hosted Cranston West. Here are some looks at the action. Pictured is the Hendricken team getting ready for a free …
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4/4/24
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The Pilgrim baseball team was shut out by visiting Cranston East 1-0 on Monday afternoon. Pitcher Nolan Canestrari had a strong outing for Pilgrim despite the loss, pitching 5 2/3 innings and …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/4/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi’s dream to build an open air ice rink in Apponaug was approved by the City Council by an 8-1 vote, but now has to skate through a legal challenge from the bidder that was …
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This March recorded the most rainfall second only to March 2010 when two nor’easters hit the state within a week with the second storm during 8.79 inches of rain over two days. We weren’t …
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4/4/24
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On Monday at around 2:15 p.m., Warwick’s skies will begin to dim and 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon as the city experiences a partial solar eclipse. And thanks to the school …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/4/24
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The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs are going small to play big.
Traditionally the club holds a September golfing day and dinner at the Warwick Country Club. That’s on the calendar for this …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/4/24
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A Disco Duck – that’s his name - was riding his “Cadillac”- that’s his bike - on West Shore Road Easter afternoon.
There was no way of missing him. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/4/24
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The Community College of Rhode Island will take over the Rhode Island State today for “CCRI Day.”
More than 200 faculty, staff, students and alumni will converge at the State House …
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4/4/24
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Edgewood Church offers a monthly conversation the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM on timely topics of interest. Tuesday, April 9th, the topic is Living with Dying.
Here are some …
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4/4/24
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In a culmination of financial literacy classes and visits throughout the year, Pilgrim High School held its first-ever Financial Education Fair on Wednesday morning, welcoming state officials and …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/4/24
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