In 2014 Kent Hospital employees established a program to help women who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The program, Women In Need (WIN) is available for those who may need financial … more

By PETE FONTAINE Schweitzer Hall has never looked more festive - or been fuller - than it was during Saturday's St. Barnabas Church Holiday Bazaar that Chairperson Emily Seddon declared was a great success; the best in recent memory." People in what" more

Rhode Island Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte and the Rhode Island Judiciary will celebrate the 16th National Adoption Day this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Family Court at the Kent County … more

During the month of October, students from The Prout School in Wakefield planned a school-wide event and gathered more than 1,500 pairs of socks for the homeless. The socks were distributed to … more

By BEACON STAFF A Providence man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges last week in connection with a 2017 investigation that occurred partially in Warwick. Ronny B. Nova, 33, entered guilty pleas to charges of possession of heroin, cocaine more

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down two cents this week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA Northeast's November 18 survey of prices in Rhode Island finds self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.49 per gallon. Rhode Island's price is 10 cents below more

The gymnasium at Hoxsie Elementary School, 55 Glenwood Drive will be transformed into a holiday bazaar on Dec. 7 from, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar will feature a number of local vendors plus crafts made by residents of West Shore Health Center. In more

Deb Gormley, past president of Mentor RI and a dancer in the agency’s 2010 Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring, addresses some of the 99 dancers who have performed since the event was founded … more

By JOHN HOWELL All the more united in their effort to limit access to their neighborhood from what will become the newest Dave's Marketplace - the former Benny's at Wildes Corner - Spring Grove Avenue homeowners turned out for Monday's City Council more

Phil Dercole was excited to have a bald eagle return to the environs of Warwick Pond on November 17. He’s spotted bald eagles in the branches of trees overlooking the pond in years past, and here … more

SHOPLIFTING At 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, Officer Justin N. Martin responded to the Macy's location at Warwick Mall for a report of a female shoplifting suspect in custody. At the scene, an asset protection detective at the store provided a statement. The more

Get your tap shoes ready, as the Pilgrim Players present Funny Girl this weekend at the Pilgrim High School Auditorium. This production opens Friday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. followed by performances … more