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Governor Dan McKee’s State of the State Address on Tuesday evening leaned on an everyman theme: running a state, McKee told the audience, is not so different from running a basketball team.
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By WILL STEINFELD
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1/18/24
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Discover Rhode Island writers at a local author showcase at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy short readings, learn about new books, and talk with the authors and …
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2/22/24
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City finances were the talk of Monday’s City Council meeting, from budget projections to purchasing new equipment for city boats.
Finance Director Peder Schaefer gave his mid-fiscal year …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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The Village Common of RI will weigh whether to start operations on a new community for seniors in Warwick in a meeting to be held with city residents at the Warwick Public Library on Dec. 15 at 10 …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/7/23
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New elected School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan has begun to implement changes in his first week in the position.
The changes, according to Galligan that range from new assignments for committee …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/18/24
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Weekend Spotlight
Feb. 17, Mrs. Roper Romp Charity Event Benefiting VICTA and Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 17, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Safehouse, 195 Old …
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2/15/24
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As a result of action taken Thursday, Warwick Independent School Employees (WISE) have a new 3-year contract; Warwick teachers will similarly have a 3-year contract if the membership approve the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI and JOHN HOWELL
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2/22/24
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When in the wild as a picker, there is nothing more exciting (while simultaneously frustrating) than an estate sale. In all honesty, I personally hate them. The thought of waking up at 2:00am or even …
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2/28/24
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The Photo ID Office, located inside the Kennedy Plaza Intermodal Transportation Center, will reopen four days a week starting March 1. The Photo ID Office, where passengers can process their reduced …
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2/29/24
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Alfred J. Law, 78, a retired employee for Electric Boat, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Donna R. (Hutchings) Law. Born in …
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3/6/24
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By JENNETTE BARNESStaff Reporter An anonymous telephone call to City Hall questioning the legality of Republican Everett O'Donnell's candidacy for City Council Ward 4 prompted officials to review the situation.The caller suggested that, because …
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12/31/69
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Disagreements between Ward 5 Councilman Edgar Ladouceur and members of the City Council and city administration characterized a spicier-than-usual council meeting Monday.
The Council voted in …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/7/23
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The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has a full slate of projects planned that will impact Warwick roads, bridges, the airport and even the station in the year ahead and beyond.
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/18/24
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After winning the nomination for Senate District 29 in 2022, Jennifer Rourke is looking to secure the Democratic nomination once again.
Rourke, who calls herself an “independent …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/25/24
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Cora Smith triumphantly carries her snow board to the top of the hill outside the Gorton School complex following a successful run in fresh powder Saturday afternoon. A student at St. Rose of Lima …
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2/22/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi has yet to sign a memorandum of understanding on Rhode Island Airport Corporation plans for a $100 million air cargo hub south of the terminal that until recently has largely been …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/29/24
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Angela M. (Pagliuca) D’Abrosca 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th. She was always surrounded by loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife of John D'Abrosca for 63 years.
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3/6/24
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Below is a Q & A conducted by Pilgrim student-athlete Brett Taylor, speaking with Pilgrim Head Football Coach Blake Simpson. Taylor created a new social media platform named Community Champions ) …
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12/7/23
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Weekend Spotlight
Dec. 16, Drive-Thru Food Pantry will be held by the Spring Green Memorial Church, 1350 Warwick Ave., Warwick, on Sat., Dec. 16. Grocery bags of food will be distributed …
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12/14/23
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With a second read, Mayor Frank Picozzi says the deal the Rhode Island Airport Corporation was prepared to give the city isn’t what he thought it was and would have Main Avenue and Post Road …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/18/24
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