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A toilet seat, a pumpkin and a Magic 8 ball were among the more unusual finds among the 22,480 pounds of trash cleared from the state shoreline in 2023, according to a new report by Save the Bay.
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By NANCY LAVIN
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2/1/24
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Estelle Mailloux owns a North Smithfield condo, away from the bustle of Warwick and in a setting she could sell in a heartbeat. But daily she makes the trip to Warwick to be with family.
Now she …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/1/24
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At a press conference held Monday at Quonset, Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced that the state would receive $81 million in federal funds to help better …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/1/24
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More than 200 Pilgrim students participated in the 1st Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair sponsored by Wave Federal Credit Union on Thursday, January 11.
On behalf of Mayor …
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2/1/24
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It makes perfect sense that romance had a lot to do with Pickleball Citi in Cranston after meeting Dr. Deborah Cohen, who has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and pro-golfer Russell Johnson on …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/1/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Pilgrim girls swim team beat crosstown rival Toll Gate 57-30 last week in a league showdown at the McDermott Pool.
The Pats have jumped out to a strong start this …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/1/24
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The Pilgrim boys basketball team rolled past rival Toll Gate 61-26 to pick up its seventh win in 10 games and remain in the thick of the Division II playoff picture.
Carter Clifton led Pilgrim …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/1/24
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Indoor Track and Field Girls Division Championships were held last weekend in Providence and many locals shined as they continue to gear up for the home …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/1/24
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Every year a RI tradition of affordable family fun and entertainment comes back and continues to amaze all as the Cranston Sports Card Show™ emerges once again as North America’s oldest …
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SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
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2/1/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken swimmer Tristan Jordan. The junior standout put on a show against defending champion Barrington last week when the Eagles were in …
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2/1/24
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The Bishop Hendricken swim team remained undefeated by rolling to a 62-32 win over defending champion Barrington last week.
It was a statement win for the Hawks, who have come up short against …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/1/24
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“How many digital quahogs do I have to dig a day to make a day’s pay?” asked Mark Johnson, concluding the fifth meeting of the Special Legislative Commission to Study and Provide …
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By BENJAMIN BALINT-KURI
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2/1/24
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To the Editor,
A very loud vociferation to Mayor Picozzi for speaking truth to power.
There is no doubt that RIAC is hedging its bets and hiding its true
intentions. By their refusal, …
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2/1/24
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To the Editor,
I am writing this letter as a response to and affirmation of the letter from Ken Dooley recently published in the Beacon and to express my deep appreciation for the …
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2/1/24
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To the Editor,
Currently, Rhode Island has no state laws protecting forests. This has led to Rhode Island holding the unfortunate distinction of being the only state in New England where no …
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2/1/24
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Well, I’m going to date myself.
Do you recall the back and forth between Mayors Allan Fung and Scott Avedisian, to be followed by Joe Solomon, over who should get the “20000” …
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CAR VS PEDESTRIAN
Around 5:43 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, Warwick Police officers were dispatched to the area of 90 Nausauket Road for the report of a “car vs pedestrian crash,” …
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2/1/24
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A common saying for procrastinators everywhere is that “we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.”
Well, the bridge is here, it’s possibly irreparably broken, and …
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2/1/24
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Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA for the September 10 - 13, 2023 flooding, severe storms and tornado winds will receive determinations letters, request letters and informational letters …
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2/1/24
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Annette loves playing bingo.
Evaline can’t stand the game.
Annette is hard of hearing.
Evaline is partially blind.
Annette is 104.
Evaline is 101.
But they are …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/1/24
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