Hubby does all of our grocery shopping, (thank you, Dave’s Marketplace!) I am not familiar with the cost of groceries, but news articles tout the fact that prices have increased by almost 6%, …
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4/17/24
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I went for a walk in our magnificent Roger Williams Park Zoo.
It was a bright sunny day and the marvelous elephants and monkeys were out, alongside magnificent dragons and mythical marvels from …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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The circus is coming! The circus is coming!
I still remember when I was a young boy hounding my parents with those words every year when the circus came to town.
I remember the circus train …
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By DON FOWLER
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4/17/24
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The RI Department of Environmental Management filed new regulations for the 2024 fishing season last week. Anglers should take note that we have a striped bass filet law in place now that applies to …
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4/17/24
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4/17/24
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My biggest takeaway through the first week of spring sports is how excellent our softball teams are here at Beacon Communications. All five of our teams have impressed and could be contenders by …
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4/17/24
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A Trip to Fort Ticonderoga
A couple of weeks ago I took a drive up to Fort Ticonderoga to do some research. I hadn’t been there since 2014, so I was looking forward to getting up there …
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4/17/24
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Manuel Thomas Furtado, 98, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Doris (Beale) Furtado. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Manuel R. and …
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4/16/24
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Roberta G. (Schultz) Fitton, age 81 and lifelong resident of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Robert …
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4/15/24
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Dr. Henry E. Childers, Jr., “DOC” died peacefully on April 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alabama in 1930. After Veterinary School at Auburn University, he …
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4/15/24
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James Paul Galligan, 79, of Warwick, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Christine M. (Wallace) Galligan. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late …
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4/15/24
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Erin Marie Austin, 46, of Warwick, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Paul E. Austin, Sr. and the late Kathleen “Kathy” …
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4/15/24
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Ronald C. Bates, 86 of Warwick, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was the loving husband of Marie C. (Tedeschi) Bates for 62 Years. Born in Providence, he was the son of …
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4/15/24
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As reported in last week’s Warwick Beacon, Warwick residents and officials seeking to gain some more insight and accountability into the goings on of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) …
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4/11/24
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One morning in 2006, I walked into my office at MENTOR Rhode Island to find a voicemail from then CEO Arlene McNulty. She was in the middle of watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars when she …
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By Jo-Ann Schofield former CEO - MENTOR RI
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4/11/24
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the City Hall Annex, (AAA Sawtooth Building) Community Room located at 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 …
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4/11/24
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Weekend Spotlight
Apr. 13, Free Gridiron Girls Camp will be offered on Sat., Apr. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Johnston High School, 345 Cherry Hill Rd., Johnston. Dr. …
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4/11/24
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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held at the City Hall Annex, (AAA Sawtooth Building) Community Room located at 65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 …
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4/11/24
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Some people greet him as “Your Honor”.
Others, “Mayor”.
But probably over half the state simply calls him “Frank”.
I am referring, of course, to …
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4/11/24
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