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Jennifer Rourke eyes nomination for Senate for fourth time
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 … more
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OSCIL accepting scholarship applications from residents with disabilities
Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) is accepting applications for the 2024 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine,  a … more
NOW AND WHAT IT COULD BE: An architect rendering of a proposed 12-unit apartment or condo development of the former Hunter’s Garage, as pictured Sunday, on the banks of the Pawtuxet River in the village. The Historic District Commission is expected to consider the plan on Feb. 21.
Latest Pawtuxet gateway plan is housing
Come this June Anthony Albanese Sr. will have owned the former Hunter’s Garage at the gateway to Pawtuxet Village for five years. A lot has happened in this five years and a lot hasn’t … more
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JOHNSTON ROOTS: Debra Mulligan’s father Peter Cardullo and his mother Lillian posed for a photograph in front of her sister Josephine (Giorgianni) Paolantonio’s house at 2465 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. Mulligan’s Aunt Josie married Antonio Paolantonio from Frosolone, who was part owner/proprietor of Colonial Knife, which is still in operation. Her grandmother, who lived to be 110, was the second girl in the family. Lillian Cardullo was born in May 1903. Peter Cardullo, who is now 90, was born on August 24, 1933.
Back to Frog City
The roots of Debra A. Mulligan’s family tree are thick and tangled throughout Johnston’s neighborhoods like a plate of spaghetti with marinara. As an Ocean State scholar, Mulligan … more
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Apponaug Brewing Company’s bar was full within the first half hour of reopening, though it still has yet to be finished.
‘Business as usual’
Exactly one month after closing due to flooding damage, Apponaug Brewing Company re-opened at 4 p.m. last Friday night. Despite the cause for celebration- and patrons arriving  almost an … more
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BRAVING THE CONDITIONS: CCRI faculty members continued to protest on Tuesday, with members of the union picketing at the intersection leading into the college. According to assistant professor Daniel O’Neill, the CCRIFA’s secretary, members wanted to send a message about the importance of the work that professors do at the college.
CCRI faculty picket in below freezing temperatures on first day of classes
WARWICK — Temperatures were below freezing Monday morning as students strolled in for their first day of spring classes on the Knight Campus of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI). But … more
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FROM THE AIR: These images of the vicinity surrounding Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation’s (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured last year 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.
J.R. Vinagro paid RIRRC $37.3 million during ex-landfill boss’s tenure, then hired him as CEO
A Johnston hauling company paid Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) more than $37 million since 2017, under the landfill’s former boss, according to financial data released … more
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A RIVER CAN”T STOP THEM: Kris Waugh and Tamara McKenney plan to have the Apponaug Brewing Company reopen this week despite being forced to close in December by flooding and then a second flood last week. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Flooded again, brewery rebounds faster than ever
“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. … more
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ROARING PAWTUXET: Not that we need a reminder that there’s plenty of water to go around but rather, too much of it, the Pawtuxet River has been at flood levels for days now. This image was taken from the village bridge late Wednesday afternoon prior to yet another storm on Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Work begins all over again to receive federal aid after floods
Early on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, Rhode Island was hit with its second significant flooding event in less than a month. This came just days after President Biden made FEMA assistance … more
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Road work to come
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. … more
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Galligan
New school chair outlines goals
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 … more
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Col. Bradford Connor
MISSION
Col. Bradford Connor had a full plate Friday. He had to finalize remarks for that night’s event; pick up plaques that would be presented and check on the seating plan for nearly 90 people … more
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Soaking surge
After less than a month’s respite, Shawomet Avenue residents on Saturday once again faced a storm and tidal surge. The wind driven waves crested seawalls in Conimicut and lifted floating docks … more
Second thoughts on air cargo agreement
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 … more
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WORDS FROM THE COACH: Governor Dan McKee addresses legislators during State of the State address Tuesday.
‘Coach’ McKee spells out game plan in State of State
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. … more
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Taxes can’t wait
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 … more
Showcase Cinemas celebrates National Popcorn Day Friday
Showcase Cinemas is celebrating National Popcorn Day  Friday, January 19 with free popcorn. Members of Showcase Cinemas’ Starpass loyalty program can enjoy one free small freshly-popped … more
Cooking, tasting part of Healthy Habits demo at library
Learn how to be mindful while you eat at a Healthy Habits cooking demonstration and food tasting at Warwick Public Library Tuesday, January 23 at 2 p.m. It’s easy to eat a snack or a meal … more
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
Local leaders react to State of the State address
To continue the basketball analogy that Governor Dan McKee (D-Cumberland) used in his State of the State address, delivered on Tuesday night, he was putting up shots from all over the court, be they … more
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