The Pilgrim Senior Center welcomed a new paratransit van with the capacity of 12 ambulatory seats and two wheelchair positions. The van was purchased with a combination of a grant from the State …
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2/29/24
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As your Senator, my priorities always have been and will continue to be focused on fiscal responsibility and structural change in order to lower tax burdens, increase effectiveness, and improve the …
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By ANTHONY P. DeLUCA II
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5/23/24
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Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road.
Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm.
“Upon …
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5/30/24
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Sandy on their minds
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Warwick residents prepared for Hurricane Sandy's imminent approach on Monday...
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10/30/12
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Hitchcock gets a Hendricken spin
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Bishop Hendricken High School will present the outrageous comedy “The 39 Steps” this weekend in the school’s Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater. Adapted from the John Buchanon novel and the Alfred …
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11/15/12
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8/31/23
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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 …
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12/26/23
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Join Certified Family Life Coach Heather Paris to learn how to strengthen and enrich your relationships with friends, family, and partners at Warwick Public Library on Wednesdays, February 21 & …
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2/15/24
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Ruth Lundin of Warwick, affectionately known as ‘Auntie Ruth’ by her many friends and family, turned 102 on Saturday. A gathering of close friends and family gathered at Halcyon West Bay …
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2/22/24
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Matt Hayden couldn’t let all of that heavy wet snow go to waste in front of his aunt’s home on West Shore Road, so he decided to send a message to a friend. Her birthday was coming up and …
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2/29/24
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The Johnston Memorial Cancer Events “Super Bowl-like” golf tournament will tee off on Saturday, May 11 at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam Ct.
It’s officially entitled …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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3/7/24
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To the Editor,
We went to the Planning Board meeting earlier this month to hear about a plan that will affect us all. The airport is building a massive FedEx facility to move cargo, via …
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5/23/24
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Maintaining a Warwick Neck tradition
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Warwick Beacon photos by Jessica A. Botelho and John Howell)
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7/5/12
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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 …
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12/26/23
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1/25/24
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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 …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/15/24
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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.
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By STEVE ANDOLFO
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2/22/24
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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 …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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3/7/24
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