Rocky Point drew a crowd of about 400 Monday afternoon for a rare solar show.
With the eclipse reaching 92% totality at 3:29 p.m., Warwick was closer to seeing a total solar eclipse than …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/11/24
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City Council President Steve McAllister knows the election clock is ticking if he intends to run for mayor, but for the moment he’s putting it aside as he concentrates on the city budget.
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/11/24
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Angelica and Mike Penta of Gel’s Kitchen on West Shore Road have been raising thousands of dollars for worthy causes for years. Last Friday Gel outdid herself in more than one way. She took to …
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4/11/24
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Following the opening of bids for the construction of new Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools last Wednesday and lengthy interviews with the four contractors …
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By JOHN HOWELL and ADAM ZANGARI
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4/11/24
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The Warwick (PAL) Warriors youth travel basketball program recently wrapped up a highly successful season as it continued to grow in the 2023-2024 season with 14 teams competing in the RI MetroWest …
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SPECIAL TO THE BEACON
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4/11/24
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Special to the Beacon
What Makes a Community Champion?
Meet Edward Fracassa. This Warwick resident is the epitome of a community champion. Despite facing early challenges with his …
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By BRETT TAYLOR
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4/11/24
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Senior right fielder Sean Helfrich (Saunderstown, R.I.) went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and two runs scored as Rhode Island College defeated Western Connecticut, 10-3, in a Little East contest …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/11/24
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The Johnston softball team has emerged as a Division II favorite early this spring season after beating Mt. Hope 11-0 in the opener then Toll Gate 2-0 on Monday afternoon to improve to 2-0.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/11/24
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The Ocean State Grand National Karate Championship returned for its 42nd tournament this past weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick and hosted some of the world’s best practitioners in front …
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4/11/24
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The pitching corps at Lasell University has been bolstered this spring by the arms of a pair of players with connections to Warwick, namely Hendricken product Adam Marsh and Toll Gate alum Darek …
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By BRENDEN SOARES
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4/11/24
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The Toll Gate boys volleyball team is off to a solid start this spring and won its second match, beating Exeter-West Greenwich 3-0 to improve to 2-1.
Austin Scottie led the Titans with 15 kills …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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4/11/24
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The Pilgrim softball team bounced back after dropping its season opener by getting back to back wins to climb above .500.
Prout handed the Pats a 5-4 loss in extra innings to start the season. …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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4/11/24
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Since Amazon has not yet opened for business in Johnston, the mega-retailer has invoked a costly construction clause in its contract with the town.
Over the past few months, the company …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/10/24
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4/10/24
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If you are a frequent reader of my articles, then you have heard me mention the name “Andy Yanchus” a time or two. Andy was a lifelong collector, a true archivist of everything and …
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4/10/24
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Being a parent is tough! When my kiddos were young, they needed simple things; diaper changes, bottle feedings, songs, developmental activities, a home daycare where they could get loving from a …
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4/10/24
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20 Years Ago
Festival Ballet presented “Sleeping Beauty” at Vets.
Gamm Theatre presented “Barrymore,” directed by Fred Sullivan, Jr., and with Sam Babbitt in the …
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By Don Fowler
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4/10/24
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We enjoy Chinese or Thair cuisine at Lemongrass at least once a week, dining or taking out their delicious food.
We sampled their Japanese sushi samples at the Food Bank’s Empty Bowls …
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Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
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4/10/24
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By DON FOWLER
Can’t afford the theatre prices on Broadway, Boston or Providence?
Attend a college theatre production.
You’ll discover great talent both on stage and behind …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/10/24
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Every music scene has a few instances where a band gets together with each member having a stellar resume backing up their talents. Noise punks The Hammer Party are an example of this in Providence …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/10/24
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