Banking on convenience
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5/8/12
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Beating the drums to help orphans
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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 …
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5/8/12
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It's spring again
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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…
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5/3/12
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Chilly? Yes, at first, but then…
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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 …
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4/19/12
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Easter rabbits and raffles
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It was a hopping time at Oakland Beach Elementary School …
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4/10/12
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Students mix it up to emphasize dangers of drinking & driving
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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 …
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Ashley Matteson
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4/10/12
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Spring's white way
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Flowering ornamental pear trees have transformed West Shore Road in Conimicut. Although the white canopy will only last for a few days, it’s a welcome sign of spring to the village.
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4/5/12
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A leg up on summer?
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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 …
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3/27/12
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Saluting first day of spring
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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 …
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3/27/12
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A green birthday…what else?
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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 …
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3/6/12
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Scouting for trash
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Warwick Troop 1284 turned a Thursday morning…
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2/28/12
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New Beach Contour
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Department of Public Works crews got an early jump on addressing the erosion…
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2/14/12
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Cut up principal
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When word got out that a pair of magicians would cut Sherman School Principal in half…
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2/7/12
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Winter sky, summer scene
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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 …
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2/2/12
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Let it snow, let it snow
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1/26/12
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First real snow
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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 …
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1/24/12
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Rotary delivers fun, sweets and thrills
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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 …
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Jessica Botelho
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12/20/11
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What do you want for Christmas?
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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 …
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Trees by the truckload
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The Christmas season is here and so are the trees fresh from Maine. This delivery from Bangor arrived early Friday morning to the stand that has been operating for the past 28 years from the …
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A Beacon tradition: Pictures with Santa this Saturday
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He'll be visiting...
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11/29/11
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