The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has awarded a site preparation contract for a new air cargo facility and is faced with an 18 month schedule to build it south of the terminal backing up to …
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Johnston’s Amazon won’t open in 2023. That’s confirmed.
Now the launch has been pushed to a mystery date in 2024.
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. expects the …
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Saluting first day of spring
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A group of early birds from the Riverview Neighborhood Association gathered at Lippitt Avenue to watch the sun rise on the first day of spring. They also used the occasion to raise a flag at the bay …
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3/27/12
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The giant blue banner across the building seeks new managers. The pay starts at more than $20 per hour.
Raising Cane’s pledges to open its first Ocean State location to start the New Year.
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/9/23
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What has promises of becoming an annual event, the “Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival” comes to the village Saturday
The festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include a …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/7/23
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More than 100 students from Toll Gate High School, will make real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the 13th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair that on …
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12/7/23
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Despite being greeted with about an inch of water on the floor of offices in the Saw Tooth Annex building last week, tax collectors remained available to process property tax payments that were due …
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1/18/24
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On February 22, if a child brings a picture of their old toothbrush to the Warwick Mall between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m., they will receive a new one.
Hosted by Rhode Island Dental Association and …
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By DANA RICHIE
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2/22/24
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Johnston’s primary seat in the state Senate will stay empty until after the November election.
Sen. Frank Lombardo III, a Democrat representing District 25 (Johnston) since 2010, died …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/28/24
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The secret is out: Representative David Bennett is really Santa and Senator Matthew LaMountain is his number one elf.
The pair visited the Warwick Beacon office Saturday for …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/7/23
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Crews were working feverously to dry out Toll Gate High School Tuesday and restore it to a condition where it could reopen Monday for classes.
“We’re assessing it daily,” …
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2/29/24
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Thanks to the Hurd Auto Mall in Johnston that has provided a 2024 Chevy Trailbazer and the Greenwood Credit Union that has provided a highly visible place to display it, the Warwick Rotary Club is …
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12/7/23
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“We’re good at it now,” Tamara McKenney, co-owner of Apponaug Brewing Co., said Monday morning.
Condiments were neatly arranged like toy soldiers on a stand on one side of her. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/18/24
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This week Breeze Airways announced it will offer seasonal service between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (GSP) and Denver, CO (DEN) beginning in …
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1/25/24
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A Steering Committee exploring formation of a Warwick Village to become part of The Village Common of RI network of villages is asking Warwick residents to respond to a survey that will help …
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2/22/24
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It took a while but Everyday Medicinals, located at 400 Warwick Ave, held a ribbon-cutting last Thursday.
The business, which opened in 2019, specializes in care using medical marijuana and …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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Rain can’t dampen a parade
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It was windy and the first of Hurricane Sandy’s sprinkles filled the air, but that couldn’t stop ghosts, goblins and yes, a few angels, from gathering Sunday afternoon for the traditional …
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10/30/12
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Bishop Hendricken High School has announced record-setting data for its 2023 #GivingTuesday campaign. This year’s efforts raised $213,298 from 645 unique donors. Both numbers — dollars …
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12/7/23
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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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