James N. Brassard, Lt. WFD (Ret), 74, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Susan E. (Morgan) Brassard and a son of the late Normand L. …
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2/26/24
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My son, Ted, stopped to buy a couple of helium filled birthday balloons on his way to our house Saturday.
Neither of us are celebrating birthdays nor are immediate family members. As it …
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2/29/24
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To the Editor,
It’s been said that all lives are failures in some degree or another. Somewhere along the line we lose our edge and even when we achieve, the compromises we’ve made …
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3/7/24
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Scouts from across Rhode Island visited the State House to present their annual Report to the State last Thursday. The event highlighted the significant impact of the Scouts in Rhode Island during …
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5/23/24
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA * * * * (Gruesome, Action-packed Prequel)
Fans of this gruesome, action-packed genre will love the non-stop mayhem in this prequel to “Fury …
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5/29/24
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Johnson, who left us on May 27, 2024. Born on August 10, 1956, He was born and raised in Rhode Island until he moved to North …
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5/30/24
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Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian was packed Saturday afternoon for a concert of Christmas songs, which marked the 300th anniversary of J.S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. …
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12/14/23
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Looking back at the life of Francesco "Frank" Torelli of Johnston, it seemed he was destined to eventually succumb to a fatal head injury.
Born in Italy in 1868, Frank was involved in what …
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12/27/23
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February 8, 2024
City of Warwick Office of Housing Community & Development 3275 Post Road Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 (401) 921-9688
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related …
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2/8/24
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As 2024 kicks into gear, we’ve already seen a glimpse of the tumultuous times ahead.
One section of the state remains cut off from the other, with no clear end to the chaos in sight, while …
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2/15/24
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The Toll Gate girls basketball team made the trip to North Providence in a Division III playoff battle on Tuesday and escaped with a 50-48 victory to advance to the semifinals.
Adeline Areson …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/29/24
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Timothy J. Hawes, 59, passed away Friday May 17, 2024, at home. He was the beloved husband of Maryann Johnston. A resident of Warwick for most of his life, he was the loving son of Doris E. (Derouin) …
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5/20/24
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Operation Stand Down RI (OSDRI) has announced the return of the full display of Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial on Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27).
Volunteers started on converge …
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5/23/24
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On Aug. 14, 1921, 56-year-old Achille Jean Laflamme died at St. Joseph’s Hospital of fractured ribs and acute swelling of the lungs after being gored by a bull on his 80-acre property two days …
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5/29/24
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To the Editor,
Council President McAllister’s invitation to Superintendent Dambruch and team to address the City Council on 4 December was a welcomed development for those who see …
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12/14/23
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WARWICK SHOWCASE
WONKA * * * (Family Prequel Movie)
How did Roald Dahl’s famous fictional character get his start?
This pleasant little musical will tell you.
It …
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12/27/23
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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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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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JSC Management Group will celebrate the grand reopening of its Burger King® restaurant at 2615 West Shore Rd. with free meals, giveaways and a $1,000 donation to Pilgrim High on Saturday, …
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2/15/24
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With oversight hearings commencing to find out how Rhode Island wound up narrowly avoiding an unprecedented calamity – and instead just got stuck with an historic, exorbitantly expensive …
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2/29/24
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