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HIS WORK AND AT WORK: Bob Lavoie, whose works will be on display at the Providence Art Club April 21 through May 9, seen at work in his studio. (Submitted photos)
Warwick artist Bob Lavoie to exhibit at Providence Art Club
Warwick resident Bob Lavoie will be the subject of an upcoming two-person exhibition titled Time and Tide at the historic Providence Art Club alongside Narragansett resident Pati Sylvia. The … more
House passes Serpa bills strengthening penalties for drunken, impaired, reckless driving offenses
On April 11 the House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Rep. Patricia A. Serpa (D-Dist. 27, West Warwick, Coventry) that strengthens the penalties for drunken, impaired and reckless … more
MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE: Warwick Senator Matthew LaMountain, sponsor of a $5,000 Senate legislative grant is joined by John Howell, president of the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon at a recent presentation. They are holding the T-shirt of this year’s decathlon with the theme “humanity and technology.” The shirt designed by Liam Harnois was one of many created by students of the graphics arts department at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. (Warwick Beacon photo)
11 RI Academic Decathlon gold medalists to receive scholarships
In a practice inspired by late Warwick Representative Paul Sherlock about 30 years ago, Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi will present $500 scholarships to the 11 … more
Sharing in a big way
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England donated boxes of cookies to Women & Infants Hospital, which were distributed to staff. This is part of the Girl Scouts’ “Cookie Share … more
Dragons everywhere
And you thought Roger Williams Park Zoo was the only place to find dragons at this time of year. Well, Peter Legg who was watching the sunset at Fort Getty in Jamestown Sunday, grabbed this shot of … more
POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, of last year, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston
Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? … more
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SPRUCING UP THE HALLS: Student art projects are displayed prominently in a shelf just outside of Toll Gate’s cafeteria.
Toll Gate prepares for second annual Arts and Technology fair
Toll Gate High School is preparing to put on display some of their students’ finest art works at the second annual Arts and Technology Fair on April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. According to … more
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Planet Fitness gets three bomb threats in three weeks
The Planet Fitness on Warwick Ave. has been the target of three bomb threats in three weeks, with the location having to evacuate on March 28, April 4 and April 9. According to Warwick Police … more
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Dimeo picked to build high schools
Following the opening of bids for the construction of new Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools last Wednesday and lengthy interviews with the four contractors … more
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McAllister: First the budget, then a decision on running for mayor
City Council President Steve McAllister knows the election clock is ticking if he intends to run for mayor, but for the moment he’s putting it aside as he concentrates on the city budget. … more
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Breaking records
Angelica and Mike Penta of Gel’s Kitchen on West Shore Road have been raising thousands of dollars for worthy causes for years. Last Friday Gel outdid herself in more than one way. She took to … more
FEMA, SBA to address flood recovery funds Thursday
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will hold a town hall meeting Thursday April 11 from 5-7 p.m. in the Sawtooth Annex Building. The main focus of the meeting will be on recovery … more
Contractors agree to rebidding skating rink, Bentley expected to win contract
The question of which of two local construction companies will win the contract to build an outdoor skating rink and plaza behind City Hall is expected to be resolved this evening when the City … more
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Trails in the sky: Steve Johnson, who keeps an eye on the sky, sent along this photo of the eclipse framed by contrails
Many pick Rocky Point to view solar show
Rocky Point drew a crowd of about 400 Monday afternoon for a rare solar show. With the eclipse reaching 92% totality at 3:29 p.m., Warwick was closer to seeing a total solar eclipse than … more
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HISTORIC: About 60 people attended Monday's special presentation by the Cranston Historical Cemeteries Commission on the forgotten graves from the old state farm. (Photos by Barbara Polichetti)
The Poorhouse Graves of Route 37
Silent no longer. For decades, no one knew that Route 37, which traverses Warwick and Cranston, covered a dark secret. It was only after early summer rains and erosion caused skeletal remains to … more
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Open meeting to discuss ways to save state’s wild forests
The Old Growth Tree Society of Rhode Island will hold an open meeting at the Warwick Public Library at 600 Sandy Ln. Wednesday, April 17th, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., to talk about how the state's … more
Save Harbor drops marina plan…for now
Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladouceur and neighborhood residents of Wharf Road were prepared to go a fourth round with Safe Harbor, the company with multiple marinas across the country which was scheduled … more
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OUT OF THIS WORLD: Planetary was the wardrobe theme for West Warwick Library staff. (Photo by Barbara Polichetti)
Getting a ‘safe’ peek of solar show
The solar eclipse was the main event Monday, with day turning to dusk as the moon slid between the earth and the sun in a rare astronomical event which will not … more
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THE CHALLENGER: Dr. Steven Corvi has entered the race for CD2 in an attempt to unseat freshman U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner. (Submitted photo
MET vs. DEI?
U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, announced last … more
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No matter the role, Frank Flaherty looks to make a difference
Some people greet him as “Your Honor”. Others, “Mayor”. But probably over half the state simply calls him “Frank”. I am referring, of course, to … more
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