The Potter Spay and Neuter Clinic in Warwick is among nearly two dozen animal welfare programs across the state that is sharing $530,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will … more

While officially Earth Day wasn’t until Monday, volunteers brought their energy to clean up  to Conimicut Point Park as the skies began to clear on Saturday afternoon. About half of … more

A pair of osprey have returned to the ball field lights at Mickey Stevens Sports Complex to build their nest. Actually, there are nests on two poles, which has left some observers to wonder if word has gotten out that this offers a warm roost, especially at night, from which to watch the world and start a family… more

Early Monday morning, Johnston Police spotted a vehicle wanted in connection to a Providence shooting. According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, they chased the vehicle; the occupants … more

This past year has been marked with some major milestones in the rehabilitation of schools - namely, the reopening of Sherman Elementary School, the creation of “innovative spaces” at … more

Conimicut resident John Paul, who has organized the Conimicut Earth Day cleanup for Save the Bay for years, delayed the start of Saturday’s effort until the rain stopped and afternoon skies … more

Brenda and Raymond “Chip” Bolster were recognized with the Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen Award given each year to an individual or family that exhibits a spirit of exceptional generosity and … more

Having served as the District 1 member to the Warwick School Committee for a year, Shaun Galligan confirmed Tuesday night he is actively campaigning to become committee chair at the first meeting of … more

There’s nothing like music that has toes tapping and people humming along to liven events at the Pilgrim Senior Center. A self-appointed music group provides entertainment on Tuesdays starting at … more

The Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives set his eyes on the biscuits slathered in sausage gravy across the table. “There’s no more … gravy train coming from … more

In a release issued this week, Rick Cascella, Recruiting Chair  of the Warwick Republican City Committee, called on engaged, civic-minded citizens concerned about the future of the city to … more

The New Year’s Eve forecast of above freezing temperatures, light winds and a 20 percent  chance of rain promises for a great early evening of  fireworks at Rocky Point Park. The … more

Four student chefs from the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center are flying to Baltimore today with hopes of winning a prestigious national competition. Warwick’s team of chefs- Bruce … more

His first day on the job, Phil Slocum was given some advice from his father, George. It was 1978. The father and son were sitting in a conference room at Slocum Real Estate and Insurance, the … more

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has announced its retail concessions partner, Paradies Lagardère, has opened Napatree Marketplace, a new retail shopping experience located at Rhode Island … more

The Warwick Area Career and Technical Center is preparing to pack Dave’s Bar and Grill on Post Road as their first fundraiser to send eight students to Atlanta for the SkillsUSA National … more

Gas demand dipped last week, but oil prices edged upward amid reports of strong economic growth in the United States and Chinese efforts to boost growth in its economy. As a result, gas prices … more

The following Winman Middle School students have achieved honors for the third quarter: High Honors  Grade 6 Grace Aligo, Christopher Baldassi, Saydee Bence, Rileigh Burrows, Cali … more

The board of commissioners offered outgoing Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Executive Director Joseph Reposa a round of applause Friday on his last day on the job. Reposa held the Ocean State’s lone landfill’s top post in Johnston for more than six years. His annual salary was at least $245,000. He’ll also receive a $25,000 bonus on the way out the door (and stay on as a consultant). more

The gymnasium at Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School was standing-room-only well before 6 p.m. last Wednesday, though it wasn’t for a typical middle school basketball game. The game- … more