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New depth of school budget review begins

If one thing rings true about the school budget hearings that start this evening, it’s School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan’s assessment that “this is a very unique budget …

In complex new roles, council freshmen explore, share findings

Last year’s election saw significant turnover on the City Council following the retirement of four of its members, with new council members taking office in Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7. Now, as …

When one egg is enough

Hunting for the perfect Easter egg? You may want to go no farther than the Chocolate Delicacy on Gilbane Street in Apponaug. This egg, which weighs in at nearly 10 pounds, is half dark and half milk …

Senior Vera Jones works on her section of a Wassily Kandinsky painting.

Toll Gate prepares for third Arts and Sciences Fair

Students in arts and sciences classes at Toll Gate High School are getting ready to show friends, family and the public just what it is they’ve been working on this year. The third annual …

Police Log

DUI On March 8 at 8:33 p.m., Warwick Police Officers responded to a car crash on Post Road near Tebeca Jewelers. Those first on the scene informed later-arriving officers that they believed one …

New England artists’ gardens featured at library talk

Join author, garden designer, and garden tourist Jana Milbocker for a talk on Artists’ Gardens in New England at Warwick Public Library on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. Some of New …
SPORTS

Roundup: Pats pick up win over Skippers

The Pilgrim baseball team earned a big 6-3 win over North Kingstown on Monday, dealing the Skippers their first loss of the spring. Jacob Soulliere led the way with a grand slam for Pilgrim …
Matthew Hervieux

Warriors top Hurricanes in rivalry matchup

The Winman baseball team rolled past Vets 13-2 last week in the teams’ latest installment of their historic city rivalry.   The Warriors jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning …
Steve Maynard

Hawks roll past Bolts, Oakers

The Bishop Hendricken baseball team’s championship defense is off to a nice start, as the Hawks beat Coventry 11-1 in the opener and then followed it up by rolling past Cranston East, 12-1. …
Rhody Life
“There are 166 historical cemeteries in Warwick alone. Technically the people that are buried there are the owners. They bought the plot of land, so it’s theirs.”

On the (scavenger) hunt in Warwick historic cemeteries

Can you spot the lamb? Find the willow tree? Or scope out the grave of a Naval veteran who served on the Ironclad USS Monitor during the Civil War? These are questions you’ll find yourself …

Cathy’s Cat Corner kicks off

Welcome to Cathy’s Cat Corner, a new monthly column on caring for felines.  With nearly two decades of experience working with cats at the Rhode Island SPCA, Cathy Simonini, CFTBS, is …

Psychic medium brings surreal experience to stage

When a person passes away, family members and loved ones handle it in a variety of different ways. They will grieve for a certain amount of time, and then they may see a therapist or to help process …

Police Log

FENTANYL OVERDOSE The Warwick Police Department is issuing a public safety warning following the tragic death of a 27- year-old woman who unknowingly consumed marijuana laced with fentanyl. …

Police Log

DUI On Feb. 26 at 2:16 a.m., a Warwick police officer on patrol noticed a car at the intersection of Airport Road and Post Road backing up. The officer followed the car and noticed erratic …

Police Log

STABBING On March 23, 2025, at about  5:20 p.m., officers of the Warwick Police Department responded to 40 Nash Ave. for a reported disturbance between two adults who were fighting. …
The Buzz

Here's what's happening around Warwick

Beacon Buzz April 15-17: April School Vacation Art Camp at Warwick Center for the Arts, 3259 Post Rd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each day will focus on exploring different art mediums while …
Obituaries

Finelli, Raymond N. Jr.

Raymond N. Finelli, Jr., a Rhode Island Portrait Artist and Advertising Professional, joined his heavenly family recently, at 103 years old. He was born in Washington DC before moving to Providence, …

Reynolds, Leonard M.

Leonard M. Reynolds, age 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 17, 2025, with his family and loved ones at his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda Jo (Wallace) to whom he was married for …
EDITORIAL

High school memories only improve

Notices have appeared faithfully in my email around the first of every month for years from Nathaniel Nazareth under the heading “Gorton Lunch.” In reality, Nat is forwarding messages …

President Trump … so far

To the Editor, My name is Richard Corrente. I am a confirmed Democrat. I have supported Democrats since John Kennedy introduced the “Income Tax Reduction Act” of 1961. That said, I …

The repartee continues off court

“Do you know why schools are so expensive?” I was all ears, waiting for Joe Crowley to give me the answer. I should have expected such a question following Saturday morning …