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To the Editor,
It can be easy to forget that progress in the fight against cancer happens in more than just the doctor’s office. Even lawmakers can play a part in ensuring cancer patients …
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5/16/24
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To the Editor,
Are members of the Democratic Party teaching our children how to cheat? I think that is the terrible lesson the kids are learning from the Democrats’ political persecution …
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5/16/24
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This is a column I never really thought about writing. After all I believe it is in our DNA not to think of the end – and when most of us do, we believe there won’t be an end.
So, as …
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5/16/24
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The Pilgrim unified basketball team wrapped up another season of fun when it traveled to Bishop Hendricken and competed in the state championship, finishing second overall. Members of the team …
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5/16/24
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The Pilgrim baseball team scored 11 runs in the fifth inning to shut out the Sentinels last week. Henry Kearns, Nolan Canestrari, Aidan Dumond and Chace Roberts all knocked in multiple runs to pace …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/16/24
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With two wins Saturday over Monroe College-Bronx, the Community College of Rhode Island softball team captured the 2024 NJCAA Division III Northeast District Championship to punch its ticket to the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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5/16/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Bishop Hendricken senior Braeden Campbell. Campbell has been a force for the Hawks at both the plate and catcher this season as they look to compete …
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5/16/24
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The Bishop Hendricken baseball team won a rematch of last year’s semifinals when it held off Cumberland 12-8 in a shootout on Monday.
Despite jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/16/24
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Special to the Beacon
Meet Darius Kipyego, a phenomenal track star from the University of Iowa State. Darius grew up in Oakland Beach and attended St. Raphael Academy for high school. A few of …
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By BRETT TAYLOR
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5/16/24
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The undersigned, Tax Collector, of the City of Warwick, hereby gives notice that she will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the Warwick City Hall at 3275 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode …
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5/16/24
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With an overwhelming vote in favor of amendments to the existing Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights legislation, the state of Rhode Island has finally taken an important step towards more …
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5/16/24
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Albert “Al” Calcagni, age 87, passed away May 13, 2024. He was the loving husband of Sandra J. (Esposito) Moreau Calcagni, to whom he has shared 30 years of marriage. Born in …
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5/15/24
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Many times, I’ve been asked about musket balls and how they fit in the bore of a gun during the American Revolution. Unlike today where the bullet fits tightly into a rifled bore, this was not …
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5/15/24
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The annual Gaspee Days 5K foot race will be making its return this June and is expected to host its largest pool of runners ever.
The Gaspee Days 5K is the state’s oldest foot race and has …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/15/24
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Huckle is one of the cutest pups you'll ever see! He is one of a large litter of pups with Friends of Homeless Animals. There are both males and females available and yes, they are all this adorable! …
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5/15/24
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The music festival season is already underway with tons of events taking place either over the course of an entire day or a whole weekend. There’s a bunch of others that have been slowly but …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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5/15/24
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The Players at the Barker Playhouse closes its 150th mainstage season with “Wonder of the World.” It’s a quirky play that takes the audience on a wild and whimsical journey filled …
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Theatre Review by IDA ZECCO
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5/15/24
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Mark and Catherine Lindsay of Main Avenue, Warwick, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by love and admiration from their entire family at Wright’s Farm Restaurant …
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5/15/24
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Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers …
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5/15/24
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