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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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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Rhode Island Kids Count has honored Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston), chairman of the House Committee on Education, for his efforts to improve access to school-based …
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12/7/23
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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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Are we there yet?
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12/21/20
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“New” means change but that should deter students and their parents from seeking financial assistance for college education.
What’s new is what the Federal Student Aid Office …
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12/7/23
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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 …
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12/26/23
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By JOHN HOWELL
For old timers it’s going to seem like the clock is running backward when they consistently see at least two Rhode Island Air National Guard planes on Green Airport tarmac …
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2/15/24
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Congressman Seth Magaziner visited Greenwich Farms at Warwick, a senior assisted living facility located on Minnesota Ave, this past Wednesday to speak on issues and answer questions.
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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The Bishop Hendricken swim team reached the top of the podium for the first time in two years last weekend when it beat North Kingstown to claim the RIIL State Championship at Brown University. It …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/7/24
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