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Johnston probate judge charged, placed on leave
Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from …
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Johnston's Bami Farm harvests help sustain community
It's only two miles from the farmers market at Memorial Park to Bami Farm. Talk about farm to table. If you buy Bami Produce, your …
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City takes steps to review Air Cargo plan
In a race against time, Mayor Frank Picozzi has retained Steven M. Taber, who was instrumental in crafting a an agreement with the …
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Rhode Island Youth Theatre presents Disney's Frozen Jr. at 7:00 this Friday, August 4th and Saturday, August 5th at Warwick Veterans Middle School, located at 2402 West Shore Road in Warwick. The …
SPORTS

20 years of sailing

The annual CJ Buckley Memorial Regatta made its return to East Greenwich Bay earlier this week, hitting another milestone as this year’s event marked its 20th competition.  CJ was a …

OBVF wraps up summer cornhole season

“There’s nothing that can hold us back!” Bob “Bubba” Hazelwood mused last Thursday night after rain forced the Oakland Beach Firemen’s Club Corn Hole League final …

RHODY LIFE

Cranston man falls for thieving maid

William Arthur Brooke, a 25-year-old resident of Cranston and a foundry machinist and stock clerk at Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company, got himself in a lot of trouble for a girl back in 1934. …

5 bands & musicians you can’t miss at this year’s Newport Jazz Festival

Following this past weekend’s Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams, the festivities continue with the Newport Jazz Festival taking place at the same location from August 4-6. It’s …
The Buzz
Aug. 4, Disco Fever Dance will be hosted by Bee in Motion Dance on Friday, Aug. 4 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, 11 Ventura St., West Warwick. $6pp.  For more …
Good news

Of the 108 vintage vehicles that were recently on display at The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) 2023’s National Convention …

CALENDAR
Obituaries
McKenna, Michael E.
Michael E. McKenna, 63, died Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Laura L. (Frye) McKenna, and a son of the late …
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Cubellis, Joan M.
Joan M. Cubellis 65, of Warwick, peacefully passed after a brief battle with cancer on July 18, 2023. She was the daughter of the late …
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Hainey, Richard A.
Richard A. Hainey, 90, of Warwick, passed away at home on July 31, 2023 after a long illness. He was the husband of Flora M. …
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EDITORIAL

Nothing much can top a Rhode Island summer day out on the water with a few friends, taking in the sights of the Bay and enjoying the cool breeze of the ocean. The idyllic scenery is often …

LEGALS
Probate Court Hearings

STATE WIDE 7 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Probate Court of the CITY OF WARWICK NOTICE OF MATTERS PENDING AND FOR HEARING IN SAID COURT The Court will be in session at WARWICK CITY HALL on the dates …

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