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Insane Zane
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No, actually Zane who was rescued from the animal shelter 12 years ago, stayed on dry land Tuesday as his master Mike Motulski took the Pit Bull Plunge with scores more at City Park Beach raising …
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1/3/13
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New Year's Tutus
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A group of Pit Bull Plunge participants dances to get warm after retreating from the icy waters. They are, from left, Scott Henshaw, Mark Ready, Ann Marie Rakovic, Jen Saker and Kerri Lopes, who made …
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1/3/13
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For some, making a splash is a time-honored New Year tradition
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Brave swimmers took to the water for the annual Sea Wall Splash at Oakland Beach on New Year's Day.
(Warwick Beacon photos by Pete Fontaine)
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1/3/13
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Undercover kindness
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The Executives Association of Rhode Island presented donations and clothing for the second year to Project Undercover, a non-profit organization supporting children living in poverty in the Ocean …
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12/28/12
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Prepared this time
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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 …
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12/18/12
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Night in a box
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Friday’s rain didn’t deter some youthful members of St. Gregory the Great parish from spending the night in cardboard boxes as part of an effort to understand the plight of the homeless and raise …
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12/11/12
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Circle of Love & Light
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Hospice Care of VNA of Care New England, along with Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, hosted the Circle of Love & Light ceremony and hospice tree lighting at Warwick City Hall Wednesday evening. The …
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12/11/12
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Christmas in Pawtuxet
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Santa arrived by boat to the cheers of those at the Pawtuxet Athletic Club Saturday as village residents and merchants came together to celebrate the holiday season. Local artisans displayed and sold …
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12/11/12
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Who needs to fly south?
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With balmy conditions for December, this flock of Canadian geese have found the lawn at the Crowne Plaza preferable, and less strenuous, to flying south. (Warwick Beacon photo)
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12/6/12
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Planning for future generations
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While today’s children never experienced Rocky Point…
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12/4/12
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Karate for toys
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The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy held its 13th annual Toys for Tots Tournament Dec. 1 with more than 40 enrolled in the competition. Entry fee to the tournament was a toy or toys to be donated to the …
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12/4/12
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Canned goods and good eggs
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Feinstein Junior Scholars at Oakland Beach Elementary School are helping the less fortunate by collecting canned goods throughout November. So far, they’ve collected more than 1,000 canned goods. …
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11/27/12
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Not ready to come down yet
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The appearance of a crane to the former Apponaug Mill water tower last week had some people wondering if the village landmark would soon be dismantled to make room for the Apponaug bypass. The tower …
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Lighting a village
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Paul Tremblay (left) and Lonnie Barham were members of the Conimicut Village Association crew to wire 27 four-foot lighted wreaths to lampposts on both sides of West Shore Road on Saturday. The next …
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11/27/12
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Decathlon booster
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Michele Cinquegrano of Verizon was recently presented a gold medal by John Howell, president of the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon, for the company’s ongoing support of the event that has been …
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11/27/12
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From China to Warwick
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Twenty-two school principals from Shenzhen Education Association …
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Making her mark
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Jennifer R. Kennedy, a senior at Assumption College, was recently induced into the Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society. Kennedy, the daughter of Meri Kennedy of Cranston …
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11/27/12
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It’s all about helping people
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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 …
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11/22/12
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Subject of court action
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Cited numerous times for debris and unregistered vehicles, fined…
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Hard to plan for
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While floods, hurricanes and rising sea levels are unwelcome …
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11/22/12
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