Two of Warwick’s elementary schools will make history on March 21 at 3:30 p.m.
That’s the date that Hoxsie and Park’s Unified Basketball teams- aimed at unifying students with …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/15/24
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The hill off Narragansett Parkway, a favorite sledding spot, is usually packed on snow days. That wasn’t the case Tuesday for Gaspee newcomers, Kerri Tahir and her daughter, Sophia who recently …
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2/15/24
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Chief Resident Daniel Boateng and Dental Assistant Sheila Fernandez readied the exam room for their next patient. They try to turn the chair over quick. They’ve got patients waiting.
For …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/13/24
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A rabid coyote attacked a hiker in Johnston. He strangled the sick animal.
According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, shortly after noon Friday, a 58-year-old man was hiking in the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/13/24
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You wouldn’t imagine history could come alive in a cemetery until you talk with Pegee Malcolm.
Malcolm is chair of both the Warwick Historic Cemeteries Commission and the Rhode Island …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/8/24
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The purchase of the Warwick Police Department’s first armored car- estimated to be delivered to the department in fourteen months- drew significant attention from the public at Monday …
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The sun made more than a five minute appearance over the weekend after about two weeks of gray skies. It was so gray that ground hog Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow Friday morning at …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Mayor Frank Picozzi set off fireworks Monday when he asked on his Facebook page what residents would think of moving the July 4 fireworks from Oakland Beach to Rocky Point.
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2/8/24
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Beautiful pizza, like art, is subjective.
Take Rhode Island’s Italian bakery specialty — pizza strips (or party pizza or party strips … or bakery pizza or red strips or …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/7/24
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A shadow has been cast on Green Development’s solar project plans in Johnston.
The opposition was nervous. A rumor had circulated through the ranks of Stop Johnston Solar (SJS) that the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/1/24
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“How many digital quahogs do I have to dig a day to make a day’s pay?” asked Mark Johnson, concluding the fifth meeting of the Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide …
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By BENJAMIN BALINT-KURI
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2/1/24
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Annette loves playing bingo.
Evaline can’t stand the game.
Annette is hard of hearing.
Evaline is partially blind.
Annette is 104.
Evaline is 101.
But they are …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/1/24
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Joe Shekarchi made it official that he is seeking reelection in a statement embargoed for release today which includes a photo of him on a summer day, dressed in shorts and walking Conimicut …
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How do red light cameras work?
Municipalities set up red light cameras to enforce traffic light laws by catching drivers who violate them. Red light cameras work by snapping several pictures of …
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2/1/24
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On average, Warwick police issue between 175 to 220 traffic citations a week for a range of offenses from running a red light, failure to wear a seat belt , failing to stop for a pedestrian in a …
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The prayers worked.
Sister Daisy’s still healing but she’s back in her St. Rocco School classroom.
“It’s a miracle,” said the nun and second-grade teacher.
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/30/24
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Too little too late or better late than never?
Four months later and at least two subsequent significant flood events since September’s soaking storms, the Federal Emergency Management …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/25/24
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By WILL STEINFELD
Rhode Islanders have been pummeled this season by storms, which have brought with them overflowing rivers and coastal inundation. The most recent of these storms, on January …
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1/25/24
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Bill Facente smiles a lot. He’s easy to talk with and makes things seem everything is going to work out.
It’s made him an effective economic and community development officer over …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/25/24
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By JOHN HOWELL
Finally on Friday, Mayor Frank Picozzi got what he has been asking for — a face-to-face meeting with Rhode Island Airport Corporation president and CEO Iftikar Ahmad. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/25/24
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