U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, announced last …
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By Raymond Baccari
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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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Garden designer, and garden tourist Jana Milbocker will give a presentation on Gardens of the Gilded Age at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The Gilded Age is renowned for its …
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4/11/24
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At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. Four dozen Cranston students received aid …
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4/11/24
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The Warwick Symphony Orchestra woodwind quartet and a studio orchestra will be featured in a concert of chamber music at Warwick Public Library on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. The Warwick …
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4/11/24
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On Monday, April 22, Education Committee Chairwoman Sandra Cano and Senate President Pro Tempore Hanna Gallo will host the Senate Education Summit from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Community College of …
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4/11/24
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The third grade class of St. Rose of Lima teacher Jennifer Liddle was well equipped to view Monday’s eclipse . “We have completed a unit in science on astrology recently, so the timing …
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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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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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The Johnston School Building Committee has so far awarded more than $40 million in contracts to Rhode Island firms for the construction the town’s new elementary center.
“This …
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/5/24
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Differences of opinion, different accounts of a meeting that happened earlier this year and last-minute surprises best describe the path of legislation giving Warwick a voice on developments at T. F. …
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Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week.
Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.
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By RORY SCHULER
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4/4/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi’s dream to build an open air ice rink in Apponaug was approved by the City Council by an 8-1 vote, but now has to skate through a legal challenge from the bidder that was …
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This March recorded the most rainfall second only to March 2010 when two nor’easters hit the state within a week with the second storm during 8.79 inches of rain over two days. We weren’t …
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4/4/24
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On Monday at around 2:15 p.m., Warwick’s skies will begin to dim and 90% of the sun will be covered by the moon as the city experiences a partial solar eclipse. And thanks to the school …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/4/24
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The Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs are going small to play big.
Traditionally the club holds a September golfing day and dinner at the Warwick Country Club. That’s on the calendar for this …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/4/24
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A Disco Duck – that’s his name - was riding his “Cadillac”- that’s his bike - on West Shore Road Easter afternoon.
There was no way of missing him. …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/4/24
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The Community College of Rhode Island will take over the Rhode Island State today for “CCRI Day.”
More than 200 faculty, staff, students and alumni will converge at the State House …
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4/4/24
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Edgewood Church offers a monthly conversation the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM on timely topics of interest. Tuesday, April 9th, the topic is Living with Dying.
Here are some …
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4/4/24
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