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A TRAILER TRUCK FULL: Drive coordinator Jim Harrington with 12 of the large containers filled with non-perishable food and ready to be shipped to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Helping to stamp out hunger [Photo gallery]
Postal carriers found people more generous than last year in its annual “Stamp out Hunger” food drive conducted Saturday. The local drive coordinated by Jim Harrington also received the … more
HE HAD HER TICKET: Tyler Manco drew out the winning ticket of Catherine Murray in Saturday’s $100 hourly raffle at the opening of the TD Bank store at Wilde’s Corner. The store is the bank’s fifth in Rhode Island and Warwick’s first.
Banking on convenience [Photo gallery]
A Rotary tradition [Photo gallery]
Rotary Club's held its annual May breakfast... more
POWERFUL: The troupe performs.
Beating the drums to help orphans [Photo gallery]
The songs, dancing and drumbeats of Destiny Africa Children’s Choir enthralled Warwick Mall patrons Saturday. The group is on an extended tour from their home in Uganda to help raise funds and … more
It's spring again [Photo gallery]
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
Chilly? Yes, at first, but then… [Photo gallery]
There was no keeping Elizabeth Clemente and her nephew, Jose Ortiz, from playing in the Bay waters off City Park once they adjusted to the initial shock. And it’s no wonder they sought the … more
BEAUTIFUL BONNETS: Ward 6 Councilwoman Donna Travis was thrilled her daughter and granddaughters were the winners of the bonnet contest. “I wasn’t a judge,” she said with a laugh. With Travis (left) are Gianna, 9, an Oakland Beach fourth grader, Tina, and Ava, 2.
Easter rabbits and raffles [Photo gallery]
It was a hopping time at Oakland Beach Elementary School … more
WHAT’S THEIR SECRET INGREDIENT? Pilgrim SAAD members and advisor Diane Ferrara gather around their partially completed display featuring Katie DeCubellis, who died when her car was struck by a drunk driver. One ingredient to their mocktail is apple juice, but they aren’t giving out the recipe. The Pilgrim team won last year’s event.
Students mix it up to emphasize dangers of drinking & driving [Photo gallery]
Impaired driving continues to be a leading cause in fatal car crashes across the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one person will die every 51 minutes in a … more
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A leg up on summer? [Photo gallery]
No question some unusually warm weather has made for some interesting scenes including this one captured while waiting for the light to change at Hoxsie Four Corners. We’re all getting a kick out … more
Saluting first day of spring [Photo gallery]
A group of early birds from the Riverview Neighborhood Association gathered at Lippitt Avenue to watch the sun rise on the first day of spring. They also used the occasion to raise a flag at the bay … more
BIB AND BOW TIE: Christendzio Mangione is ready for his breakfast order.
A green birthday…what else? [Photo gallery]
There was no better time to have some green eggs and ham that last Thursday, the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, than to visit the IHOP on Airport Road. Dr. Seuss was … more
Scouting for trash [Photo gallery]
Warwick Troop 1284 turned a Thursday morning… more
New Beach Contour [Photo gallery]
Department of Public Works crews got an early jump on addressing the erosion… more
Cut up principal [Photo gallery]
When word got out that a pair of magicians would cut Sherman School Principal in half… more
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Winter sky, summer scene [Photo gallery]
Usually this isn't the time of year to be walking the beach. And usually, in late January ice locks Brush Neck Cove. But like a summer scene, the setting sun is reflected in the sand and ripples of a … more
ALL BUNDLED UP: Lily Marcotte enjoys the snowy weather Saturday. These photos were uploaded to the Warwick Beacon Facebook page last weekend. “Like” the Beacon on Facebook for regular news updates and chances to have your photos and stories published in the newspaper.
Let it snow, let it snow [Photo gallery]
First real snow [Photo gallery]
Four-year old Alana Bernskoetter tries her had at tossing a snowball as her mother, Stephanie, clears the drive of their Beach Avenue home Friday morning. There was more shoveling to be done Saturday … more
CAN'T BELIEVE IT: Wyman first grader Steven King gets into the show.
Rotary delivers fun, sweets and thrills [Photo gallery]
Fifty excited children from 12 local elementary schools were treated to an afternoon of comfort and joy, as the Rotary Club of Warwick put together a holiday event featuring the music and magic show … more
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Braiden sits on Santa's lap.
What do you want for Christmas? [Photo gallery]
One-hundred and thirty-six children lined up Saturday morning at the Pilgrim Senior Center for Breakfast-and photos-with Santa. Braiden Sawyer, 3, and his mother Deanna Anthony, chat with elf Jessica … more
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Deck the lights [Photo gallery]
Members of the Conimicut Village Association were out in full force this Saturday trimming the tree in Donovan Park for Friday evening’s tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 and wiring lighted wreaths to … more
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