He nabbed criminals on the lam, discovered the missing, took drugs and guns off the street and won the hearts of all those lucky enough to scratch him behind the ear. Law enforcement gathered Monday …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/7/24
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Vincenzo Picano sang as he ventured down the dusty road toward Thornton with his iron milk bottle carrier in his hands. The nine-year-old knew lots of songs and customers would often hear him …
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4/17/24
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GREAT NEWS: Missing Johnston RI 15-year-old found safe
UPDATE: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira: "I can confirm that runaway juvenile Taya Scott was located around 4:00 PM."
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/6/24
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Last month’s YouGov and Yahoo News poll found 53% of Americans lament a Biden-Trump rematch this Fall. But with the stakes so high, Rhode Islanders must be engaged despite living in a deep blue …
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Marilyn F. (Burchard) Lamoureux, 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5, 2024.
She was the beloved wife of the late Paul W. Lamoureux. Born in Providence, …
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5/6/24
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Carol Jean (Hunt) Wheat, 81, of Coventry, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Wayne E. C. Wheat, Warwick Police Department and companion of the late Robert …
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5/6/24
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Charles W. Hewitt III, age 71, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Port Hueneme, CA, he was the son of Margaret J. (Jolin) Hewitt and the late Charles H. Hewitt, Jr.
Chuck …
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5/1/24
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Robert Marshall Schacht died peacefully at home on Friday, May 3rd, surrounded by family and long-time caregivers, affectionately known as Team Bob. He was 89 years old.
Bob was raised in …
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5/6/24
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On Oct. 10, 2021, Elizabeth “Beth” Grey, a Warwick resident, lost her battle with ALS.
But since then her fiancé, Jim Carr, and others have kept her memory alive through …
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By ALEX MALM
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5/2/24
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GRADE 9
HIGH HONORS
Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack Bannon, Christopher Barcomb, Isaac Barros, Maddison Balanger, Aleta Boberg, Matthew Bonaminio, …
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5/3/24
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The following Winman Middle School students have achieved honors for the third quarter:
High Honors Grade 6
Grace Aligo, Christopher Baldassi, Saydee Bence, Rileigh Burrows, Cali …
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5/3/24
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The following students have earned third quarter honors at Vets Middle School.
Grade 6
High Honors
Eden Barratt, Ava Blue, Daniel Bowser, Logan Caminero, Grayson Cardarelli, …
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5/3/24
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Dorothy A. (O’Connor) Metcalfe, 89 years young, a homemaker, and longtime resident of Warwick, RI, peacefully passed away at her home on April 30, 2024. Born in Providence, she was a daughter …
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5/3/24
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Senator Anthony P. DeLuca II, District 29 announced his candidacy for re-election this week.
A lifelong Warwick resident, DeLuca cites his service on impactful Senate Committees, including …
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5/2/24
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As election season heats up, a new hat is being tossed into the ring for the two citywide School Committee citywide seats on the November ballot..
Sean Wiggins, president of Warwick North Little …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) headed to the Crowne Plaza Friday for their annual Independent Living Conference- entitled “The Past, Present and Future of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence.
He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year.
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/1/24
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The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim lacrosse player Ryan Barlow. The senior captain has remained one of the state’s most dangerous players and put on a show in a state …
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5/2/24
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The Pilgrim softball team is hoping to gain some traction after cruising past visiting Cranston West 7-1 in a lopsided battle on Monday afternoon.
The Falcon bats were kept in check by Pilgrim …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/2/24
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Special Olympics Rhode Island officially named Warwick police officer Frank Matarese as one of its 12 nominees for their inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award.
Matarese, who has …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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5/2/24
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