A bright, shining light Mother’s Day is coming up, which conjures up thoughts of my mom. My earliest memories of my mother are traumatically linked to the birth of my brother and when I lost …
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4/24/24
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After a chicken thief helped himself to the flock of Edward John Watson, a 61-year-old watchmaker who ran a large acreage on Hopkins Avenue in Johnston, Edward became determined to catch the culprit …
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4/24/24
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For the past few years, pro wrestling has made quite a resurgence in the American cultural sphere. There’s major promotions such as World Wrestling Entertainment, All Elite Wrestling, Total …
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By ROB DUGUAY
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4/24/24
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Music on the Hill will celebrate its sixteenth chamber music festival in the West Bay with seven concerts as summer begins. Concerts pair familiar works by Bach, Mozart, and Brahms with exciting new …
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4/24/24
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Warwick Showcase
CIVIL WAR * * * (Inconsistent, Violent, Apocalyptic)
At times brilliant, at times inconsistent, but always controversial, “Civil War” will get your …
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4/24/24
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School vacation week made for some swift journeys across the Washington Bridge.
STORY OF THE WEEK
As the state awaits a forensic review of what went wrong with the Washington Bridge, the …
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4/24/24
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4/24/24
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Rio lights up the room with his big smile and happy energy! Rio is a young mixed breed with a fluffy coat of many colors and eyes to match! He is a two years old and is an active boy so he's looking …
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4/24/24
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As an auction house, the core part of our business in which we acquire material to sell is by going on house calls. A “house call” is simply when someone makes an appointment for us to …
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4/24/24
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Often positioned near the primary point of entry, mudrooms are a popular addition to many family homes. These organizational dynamos are the perfect place to catch muddy boots, backpacks, sports …
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Family Features
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4/24/24
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Prosecutors argued a Johnston man was in a scuffle outside a Providence club. He walked away from the fight, but “90 seconds later … returned with a gun.” Now he’ll likely …
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Staff Reports
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4/23/24
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Ruth Landon Clarke Hawkins, affectionately known as "Rudy", of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024. Born December 19, 1933 in Greenville, PA, Rudy was the daughter of Riley W. Clarke …
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4/23/24
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The purchase of the Warwick Police Department’s first armored car- estimated to be delivered to the department in fourteen months- drew significant attention from the public at Monday …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Mayor Frank Picozzi is looking to turn the tables on the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) following the corporation’s action ending $500,000 in Payment In Lieu Of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/11/24
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Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr.’s office announced more than $5 million in funding for home buyouts on Belfield Drive, the site of “persistent flooding issues.”
Now …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/22/24
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Walter T. Scott passed away on April 13, 2024, at his companion's home in Berlin, MA.
Walter was a well-known, long-time resident of …
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4/22/24
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Michael P. Bellotti 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 18, 2024. He was the loving husband of Ann M. (Murphy) Bellotti. They had been married 55 years. Born in …
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4/22/24
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Many organizations aren’t waiting until Earth day, Monday, April 22, 2024 to pay some special attention to the environment. The annual observance, which first began in 1970 on April 22, …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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A sewer line already scheduled for summer replacement, but awaiting permitting, ruptured Wednesday, leading to traffic headaches. Warwick motorists have been warned to avoid West Shore Road, near the …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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4/18/24
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Rep. Joseph McNamara and Sen. Hanna Gallo have teamed up to reform how dental insurance in an effort to minimize the bite on the rate payer.
The two legislators are backing the “The …
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By RAYMOND BACCARI
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4/18/24
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