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Study of Amtrak Warwick stop nearly complete
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to finish a preliminary design and environmental study by the end …
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Warwick schools join national social media lawsuit
The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, …
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171 lots zoned open space
The City Council gave first passage to rezone 171 parcels of land making up 364 acres as open space at its Monday meeting. The …
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Early Monday morning, Johnston Police spotted a vehicle wanted in connection to a Providence shooting. According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, they chased the vehicle; the occupants …
SPORTS

Turkey Trot collects nearly 2,300 pounds of food for West Bay

For the 34th year, the Warwick Turkey Trot softball tournament took place at City Park to gather canned goods for the West Bay Community Action Food Pantry leading up to Thanksgiving. Players …

Zheng, Mariners win first SENE title in program history

The Rocky Hill girls soccer team won the program’s first-ever SENE Championship when it beat Dublin 4-1 in the title clash. The Mariners surged to a 3-0 halftime lead after goals from Emma …

RHODY LIFE

Burbage’s ‘BLKS’ runs the gamut of emotions

Azia Barnes’ “BLKS” gets its Rhode Island premiere, directed by Catia at Pawtucket’s Burbage Theatre. The 90 minute, no intermission play is performed in the round using …

With a Flowbee and polish

Ever since I was a child, I was taught that it is what is on the inside that counts.  My dad, in his twisted way of teasing, used to call me ugly, so I always worked hard to make my insides …
The Buzz
Weekend Spotlight (2)   December 2, Holiday Open House at Governor Sprague Mansion Museum on Sat., December 2, 1353 Cranston St., Cranston, Grand Ballroom Entrance. Accessible entrance …
Good news

The giant blue banner across the building seeks new managers. The pay starts at more than $20 per hour. Raising Cane’s pledges to open its first Ocean State location to start the New Year. …

CALENDAR
Obituaries
Henry, Alfred F.
Alfred F. Henry 89, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023. He was the husband of the late Jacqueline J. (Toye) Henry. Born in …
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Habershaw, Grace D. (Homic)
Grace D. (Homic) Habershaw 95, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Habershaw. Born in …
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Laliberte, Norman D.
Norman D. Laliberte, age 72, of Warwick, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Marcia (Moulton) …
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EDITORIAL

Our story this week highlighting a conference held by the New England Donor Services left us with a couple of resounding thoughts, but the biggest takeaway was that Rhode Islanders should not be …

LEGALS
Auction

Notice is hereby given that PODS ENTERPRISES, LLC, located at 185 Compass Circle, North Kingstown, RI 02852, will sell or otherwise dispose of the contents of containers belonging to certain …

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