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Shoreline right-of-way, no parking signs focus of Harbor Management Commission meeting
In the first of several meeting focusing on public access to the shoreline, the Warwick Harbor Management Commission met with the public Monday to review the city’s Harbor Management Plan.. … more
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THE RACE BEGINS: There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III, at left, and Andrew Dimitri, at right, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.
Two Johnston men declare run for D-25 state Senate seat
A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010. So far, … more
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OPEN WIDE: More than 70 members of the Rhode Island dental community turned out Tuesday at a fundraiser for House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi at Chelo’s in Warwick. Here, Shekarchi, left, talks with association president Dr. Frederick Hartman. The event raised more than $20,000. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Fewer dentists seen as pending crisis
With dentists aging, nearly frozen insurance reimbursement rates not keeping pace with increasing costs and fewer people choosing to go into the profession, “we’re sort of at a tipping … more
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Uninvited visitor
When Monique Rice heard the racket before sun rise Wednesday she thought sanitation collection crews had dropped a bin, but then realized something more was happening at her neighbor’s home at … more
DRUM ROLL: Yes, there were several extra drum rolls from Oliver Brady at the crank before Channel 10 Co-Anchor Gene Valicenti pulled out Robert Boss’ car winning ticket.
And the winners are...
Gene Valicenti stepped from the evening news show he co-anchors on Channel 10 Thursday night to another show at Chelo’s Restaurant on Post Road Warwick where the Rotary Club of Warwick held its … more
The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, doing so in a 4-0 vote taken during Nov. 14’s School Committee meeting, following discussion in closed session.
Warwick schools join national social media lawsuit
The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, doing so in a 4-0 vote taken during Nov. 14’s School Committee … more
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One of the most renowned of all 20th Century jockeys made Rhode Island his home
Though it is the most famous race in the United States, not all great horses run in the Kentucky Derby. Seabiscuit only displayed his greatness at an older age. In fact, Seabiscuit lost his first 17 … more
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Santa knows best [Photo gallery]
When it comes to gifts, Santa knows juicy Florida Indian River grapefruit and oranges are a sure hit. The jolly elf, joined by Barbi Jo DiMaria of 92 PRO-FM, did a little promotion for the Warwick … more
FOREVER THANKFUL: Rachel Drane, left, and Terry Perrotta, recipients of organ donations tell their stories at a New England Donor Services event directed at getting more people to register as organ donors. (Cranston Herald photos)
Unlikely to happen, but you could save a life
Two women, one who wouldn’t have lived to celebrate her second birthday and the other hours away from dying gave thanks for their lives last Tuesday and urged people to register as tissue and … more
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Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday for Presidential Preference Primary
Krista Tracy will get her maiden flight as the Warwick director of elections at Tuesday’s Presidential Preference Primary, and it doesn’t look like she will encounter any headwinds. … more
U-HAUL NOW: The former Ann & Hope is undergoing a facelift as the former retail outlet is owned and operated by U-Haul. City planners see it and planned additional developments on Post Road as modernizing a gateway to Warwick.
Developments seen as modernizing a Warwick gateway
So you know where regional U-Haul offices are,  but if asked the question, your likely answer is, “it’s where Ann and Hope used to be on Post Road.” You’ve noticed, … more
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Santa and citrus [Photo gallery]
Both Santa and the Warwick Rotary Club citrus drive made their seasonal debut at the Warwick Mall this Saturday with Santa drawing an early crowd. The citrus sellers have yet to be as popular. But … more
Off to the races
There’s been a lot of talk about future expansion of air cargo facilities at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport and last weekend it looked like the future arrived when a … more
SEAL OF APPROVAL: Former president Bill Clinton points at Caprio’s shirt, which says “I survived a brain tumor. What’s your superpower?”
New name, unwavering mission for Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation
The former Caroline Caprio Scholarship and Giving Fund has officially changed their name to the Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation, though their purpose remains unchanged. The organization … more
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A SEARCH FOR THE SEASONS: Chase Fallon looks up the definition for each of the year’s four seasons as Mayor Scott Avedisian watches his progress.
A long living gift [Photo gallery]
As it has done for years, the Rotary Club of Warwick has again provided dictionaries to third graders in Warwick public, private and parochial schools. Distribution of the books took place yesterday … more
Study of Amtrak Warwick stop nearly complete
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to finish a preliminary design and environmental study by the end of this year to give Warwick with Amtrak service. Presently, … more
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MONEY TALKS: Ocean State Credit Union Bank Manager Michael Freeman talks to students about how banks operate in the middle of their Warwick location. (Photo by Adam Zangari)
Toll Gate, Ocean State CU help build banking confidence of special needs students
Ocean State Credit Union on West Shore Ave welcomed in a class of special education students from Toll Gate High School on Thursday for a lesson on banking. The visit was part of Toll … more
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SUPERSTAR TREATMENT: Teacher assistant Jessica De Los Santos gets a high-five from a student as she walks past the DJ table to receive her recognition.
Holliman gives teachers some Swift appreciation
Teachers at Holliman Elementary School got the chance to shake off the chores of their day for a short while at a Taylor Swift-themed ceremony to cap off Teacher Appreciation Week last Friday. … more
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ROADS SUBMERGED: Early Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. took this photo from “Old Pocasset at Briarcliffe.” According to the mayor, “There’s also large-scale residential flooding throughout Johnston.”
Johnston roads closed following fresh flooding; apartment building evacuated
As the Johnston Sun Rise went to the printers Wednesday morning, Johnston’s emergency management officials had barely finished celebrating good news from the federal government when a fresh … more
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TIME FOR NEW DIGS: The Fire Operations Center on Sandy Lane, the center for fire dispatch , will be relocated to the city’s newest fire station in Potomomut. The Sandy Lane facility has been home to the operation for about 70 years. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Chief eyes relocating fire dispatch to Potowomut with EOC funds
$530,437  that will be used for a new home  for the Warwick Fire Operations Center (FOC) in one of six government funding bill approved last week according to the office of Congressman … more
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