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LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE: Warwick patrol officers paced the parking lot of Electronic Alarm Systems, Inc., scanning the macadam for possible evidence. They walked with their heads bowed, eyes focused on the ground. (Warwick Beacon photos)

Everyone remained on edge at the hardware store across the street following Thursday morning’s horrific shooting in Warwick. “Can we help you?” the cashier asked each new … more

By RORY SCHULER | 3/28/24

Helena Moronta from BayCoast Bank and Brian McCrae took home the Judge’s Choice award. Helena raised $2,363.00.

Sweet 17

4/10/24

Green named 7th best small airport in country

USA Today has named Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) as a winner in the 2023 “USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest for “Best Small … more

10/26/23

It took ingenuity, but Hendricken students got here from East Bay

The news about the closure of half of the Washington Bridge hit Steven Correia when he walked outside his East Providence home and saw the traffic piling up. “I’ve traveled to New … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 12/21/23

Warwick Plaza ice rink within budget, work could start in April

When elected mayor, Frank Picozzi dreamed of demolishing the long-closed City Hall Annex and erecting an outdoor skating rink on the site. Now, assuming City Council approval of a $7.3 million … more

3/28/24

Exhibit on search for HMS Gaspee opens Saturday at Warwick Library

The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (RIMAP) will open an exhibit of its archaeological study to find HMS Gaspee, the small Royal Navy ship burned by Patriots in 1772 on Warwick's Namquid … more

10/26/23

Santa and his elf visit the Beacon

Secrets can be hard to keep, yet Representative David Bennett and Senator Matthew LaMountain kept their lips sealed leading up to Santa’s visit to the Beacon on Dec. 2. With a pepper … more

12/21/23

Will gas prices continue to dip with temperature?

An Artic blast of cold weather is here. The big question is: will it lead to higher or lower gasoline prices? On one hand, bitter cold and winter precipitation in the forecast tend to … more

1/17/24

LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.

Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law

Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

Every Tuesday and Friday [Photo gallery]

Fresh produce grown at the city-owned Barton Farm by Westbay Community Action can be bought on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the intersection of West Shore Road and Buttonwoods Avenue and Fridays from … more

8/9/12

Always a way out [Photo gallery]

First Student bus driver Sheila Boyd checks the ceiling hatch to one of the 115 buses that will start transporting Warwick students on the first day of school next Wednesday. In addition to hatches, … more

8/23/12

TODAY AND WHAT’S PLANNED: A rendering of the proposed boat workshop and the sight as it is today at Safe Harbor Greenwich Bay.

Proposed Safe Harbor boat workshop requires zone change, street abandonment

One of the state’s busiest concentrations of pleasure boating marinas, Warwick Cove with dockage and moorings for more than 2,000 boats according, would get a new 15,000 to 20,000 square foot … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 10/26/23

FROM THE AIR: These images of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.

Rhode Island's Central Landfill says 'pay first, read later'

The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more

By RORY SCHULER | 1/10/24

WOMEN IN MENTORING: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed.

Women’s History Month talk focuses on mentoring

Celebrating women in mentorship and the importance of mentoring was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

Plenty of water [Photo gallery]

Little did Paul Earnshaw, president of the Buckeye Brook Coalition, realize he picked the best day of the weekend when he settled on Sunday for the annual paddle excursion of the Brook. Earnshaw … more

6/5/12

Bringing good cheer to travelers

Even a day as rainy as Monday couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Bishop Hendricken Young Men’s Chorus as they performed at T.F. Green Airport. Bishop Hendricken Dean of Campus Life, … more

12/21/23

Pilgrim High School posts first quarter honor rolls

The following students have earned first quarter honors at Pilgrim High School. GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Khloe Amaral, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack … more

1/11/24

Open house for Alzheimer’s caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center April 6

Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other … more

3/28/24

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

4/18/24

Record Tides [Photo gallery]

This weekend brought the highest tides of the year, flooding salt marshes and bringing horseshoe crabs ashore to spawn. The tide Sunday at 8 p.m. was 6.5 feet, reports Paul Earnshaw, president of the … more

6/5/12

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