March 19, 2025

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Hospitality industry looks to score with World Cup

Nearly 8,000 residential construction workers from across the region are expected to attend the JLC Live conference March 27-29 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Kristen Adamo has had the event …

COVID- five years on

On March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus, later referred to as COVID-19, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Later that day, after an NBA player tested positive for the …

EG/TG takes DII crown in OT

The top-seeded East Greenwich/Toll Gate boys hockey co-op pulled off a 4-3 win over defending champion Portsmouth in overtime of the Division II Championship on Sunday afternoon. Tied 3-3 after …

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Warwick Beacon March 13, 2025 e-EDITION

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Animal Talk

If you've been searching for a young pup to join your home, then look no further! Cody will fill your heart and home completely! He is an eight month old medium sized mixed breed with a beautiful …

As party chair, McAllister looks to bring back monthly meetings, events

Steve McAllister plans to return consistency to the Warwick Democratic City Committee meetings, along with greater communication, community projects and some fun times. The retired Ward 7 …

Police Log 3/13/2025

DUI On Feb. 1 at 1:02 a.m., a Warwick police officer saw a vehicle driving 55 mph in a 35-mph zone on Post Road. After seeing the driver struggle to maintain his lane, the officer started …

SPORTS

Hawks cruise past Lions, headed to Final Four

The No. 2 Bishop Hendricken basketball team rolled past No. 7 Lincoln, 69-55, on Tuesday night in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Open State Tournament. The Hawks will now head to the Ryan …

One of two entangled Right Whales now gear-free

Endangered North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. An unusual mortality event was declared for North Atlantic right whales in 2017, and currently includes 151 individuals (41 dead, 39 …

Hockey championships among best ever

In last week’s column I mentioned that I have covered too many championship games to truly chose a favorite or best. This past weekend’s hockey championships may have shattered those …

Rhody Life

The Ladies Room is all about the girl power

Local comedian Doreen Collins has some celebrating to do. This month marks the tenth anniversary of The Ladies Room, her annual night of standup and drag. The March 28 event, which features …

Parachute jumper found on Warwick shore

Frederick Louis Bodreau Jr. was contracted by Rocky Point Management to make a jump from an airplane on July 8, 1928 to thrill park guests. Bodreau, 28, who worked as a parachute jumper and …

Journeys of the Heart: A Warwick Library film series

As the Warwick Library tours the U.S. in its “It Happened in America” film series, it will take a side trip for “Journeys of the Heart: A Film Series.” Come for four …

Warwick Police Log 03/06/2025

FENTANYL POSSESSION On Jan. 30 at 5:19 p.m., a Warwick police officer responded to a call near the intersection of Main Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard for a report of a driver slumped over his …

Warwick Police Log 02-27-2025

ASSAULT WITH A DANGEROUS WEAPON On Thursday, Feb. 20, a jury found a Warwick man guilty of four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Stephen Shoesmith, 49, was the guilty party in a …

Warwick Police Log 02-20-2025

DUI On Jan. 14 at 1:39 a.m., a Warwick police officer noticed a car come to a complete stop at a green light on Warwick Avenue. Following that, the officer reportedly observed the car accelerate …

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Obituaries

Friedrichs, Rev. Richard M.

Rev. Richard M. Friedrichs December 23, 1944 – March 17, 2025 Ordained to the Holy Priesthood: June 27, 1970 Rev. Richard M. Friedrichs, 80, of the Diocese of Providence, died on March 17, …

Nerney, Francis R.

Francis R. Nerney, 88, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Providence, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was the companion of Louise Smeraldo. Born in Providence, he a son …

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