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Beat the heat [Photo gallery]
Kate Ferns, a member of the Building Blocks camp operated from Warwick Central Baptist Church in Apponaug found just the way to cool off in yesterday’s record temperatures. Of course, she shared the hose with other campers. The program with 50 kids between the ages of 3 and 12 … more
Jon Stewart, a paramedic for Coast Line Medical, received vaccinations for the flu and pneumonia from Amy Tourangeau of The Wellness Company.
Prepared this time [Photo gallery]
After nearly 600 people turned out for a vaccination clinic about two weeks ago at Pilgrim High School, the city, along with The Wellness Company and Department of Health, was ready for a mob at last … more
William Trafford receives Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War award
The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War presented its John Clem Award to Warwick resident William Trafford, 9, a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School, as the … more
Police, Pilgrim High double down on violence
Educators, parents and students are hopeful Pilgrim’s reputation as a school of violence has come to an end with the announcement last week that neither the school nor police will tolerate … more
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CLOSE CALL: Pedestrians attempt to cross Atwood Avenue outside St. Rocco Church following the school’s Veterans Day prayer service on Friday. A driver narrowly missed several people in the crosswalk after failing to yield. Johnston Police cited the driver, based on video captured by the Johnston Sun Rise.
Prayers for Sister Daisy and pedestrians everywhere
Look both ways and say a Hail Mary. Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst. Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while … more
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AWARD WINNER: William Trafford, 9, of Warwick poses next to a tombstone he repaired at Maple Root Cemetery in Coventry. (Submitted photo)
William Trafford receives Sons of Union Veterans of Civil War award
The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War presented its John Clem Award to Warwick resident William Trafford, 9, a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School, as the … more
WITH THE CHEF: Gathering for a photo with WACTC culinary arts program Chef Austin Irons are School Committee member Leah Hazelwood, Assistant Superintendent William McCaffrey, RI Commissioner of Education Angélica Infante-Green, School Committee chair Shaun Galligan and Warwick Superintendent Lynn Dambruch. (Warwick Beacon photos by Kevin Fitzpatrick)
‘Many of our kids need to work’
The Commissioner of Education for the State of Rhode Island, Angélica Infante-Green, visited Tides Restaurant at Warwick’s Career and Technical Center last week for a chat with members … more
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KEEPING THE LINE MOVING: As club members unpacked nonperishable food, others worked the assembly line filling boxes.
Double the effort
Traditionally the Warwick Rotary Club has provided 100 baskets of food to needy families at Christmastime and at one time even delivered them to people’s homes. As Neighbors Helping Neighbors … more
Teacher contract brings raises, labor peace, language review
What does it take to break a habit of failing to reach a teacher contract by the start of school and then dragging on the process for months to come? There are multiple answers why the Warwick … more
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VALUABLE VOLUNTEERS: These are members of the Tri-City Elks Lodge 14 who filled a record 53 food baskets and countless giant plastic bags with toys and more that were given to area families so they could have a Merry Christmas.
Elks fill 63 food and toy baskets
When it comes to caring and sharing, the Tri-City Elks have few,  rivals. That trait surfaced again last Tuesday evening at Lodge 14’s ground level all purpose room that resembled a … more
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the chilly waters of Greenwich Bay on New Year’s day to raise funds for the Buttonwoods Chapel Restoration Fund. More than $4,500 was raised by about 25 neighbors who took the plunge. (Photo courtesy of Michael Levesque)
Cold dip for some cold cash
Buttonwoods residents from left, Chris Conforti, David Splaine, Jeff Platt, John Conforti and Dr. Jason Conforti braved the chilly waters of Greenwich Bay on New Year’s day to raise funds for … more
OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD: Opening night for Toll Gate Drama Club’s production of The Wizard of Oz is this Friday, March 22! See the Tin Man - Jonah Buccheri, Scarecrow - Francesca Beagan, Dorothy - Rebecca Farias, and Cowardly Lion - Jayden Murray, arm in arm, ease on down the yellow brick road. More than 50 students play a role in the production. Their names and a story are on page 16. (Warwick Beacon photo by Steve Popiel)
Toll Gate Drama Club to present The Wizard of Oz
The yellow brick road leads to the Robert J. Shapiro Cultural Arts Center at Toll Gate High School, March 22 and 23, , at 7:00 PM as  the Toll Gate Drama Club presents The Wizard of Oz. The … more
THE CANDY STORE: Carter’s Candy Store near the intersection of Board and Eddy Streets in Providence doesn’t look much different today than when this photograph was taken in the 1940s. Carter was in the candy business for more than 50 years
Daughter to honor dad's love for Warwick with Rotary scholarship
In years to come Carole Housman hopes people will think of her father, Harry M. Carter, who loved and worked for Warwick and the Rotary Cub of Warwick. Today old timers, and a few Rotary Club … more
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QUICK DIPS FOR A WISH: The 20th annual Popular Plunge will be held Sunday, Jan. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Easton’s Beach in Newport. The plunge benefits A Wish Come True that is raising funds to send two “Wish Kids” to Florida to visit Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World. In this file photo from A Wish Come True plungers make a dash in and out of the water.
Never too early to plan for the ‘Plunge,’ making wishes come true
The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. Numerous groups and individuals will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening … more
Norwood, Oakland Beach gain stars in school ranking report
Two of Warwick’s elementary schools- Norwood and Oakland Beach- saw stars added to its rating in the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)’s annual accountability rankings. The … more
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Demand pushes prices up at gas pump
Gas demand rose last week, helping to push pump prices upward locally and nationally despite a drop in oil prices. The average gas price in Rhode Island is 5 cents higher than last week,  … more
VILLAGE PEOPLE: Warwick residents interested in starting a Warwick Village filed into the library on Friday morning to discuss just what shape the final village would take. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Warwick residents meet about starting new Village
Around twenty members of the Warwick community showed up at the Warwick Public Library Friday to discuss creating a Warwick Village. This new village wouldn’t have anything to do with … more
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Water quality is focus of next harbor management workshop
The second in a series of four workshops on the city’s harbor management plan will be held Jan. 9 starting at 6 p.m. As the workshop coincides with the monthly scheduled Zoning Board meeting in … more
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Sweeney brokers sale of office building
Thomas O. Sweeney, SIOR, principal of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal brokered the Jan. 1 sale of 349 Centerville Road in Warwick. The 4,907 square foot office building located in the Office … more
After hearing concerns, council approves legislation aimed at easing housing development
The Warwick City Council’s final regular meeting focused on changes to the city’s zoning ordinance to comply with state law, with many residents expressing frustration and discontent with … more
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