The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites Rhode Islanders to kick off 2024 and celebrate the New Year by joining a #FirstDayHike at George Washington State Campground in …
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12/28/23
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Rhode Island Airport CoRhode Island Airport Corporation’s (RIAC) Chief Legal Counsel and Chief of Staff, Brittany Morgan, has been recognized by Airport Business Magazine’s “40 …
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12/28/23
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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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4/25/24
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It all seems simple enough.
Mayor Frank Picozzi doesn’t want 73-foot long trailer trucks on Main Avenue, Post Road or Coronado Road, which would deter from the pedestrian friendly …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/28/23
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A rabid coyote attacked a hiker in Johnston. He strangled the sick animal.
According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, shortly after noon Friday, a 58-year-old man was hiking in the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/13/24
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Following a volunteer day featuring Foundation staff and local Dunkin’ franchise owners, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, the charitable foundation supported by Dunkin’, …
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4/25/24
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St. Rose of Lima fourth grade teacher and local author Scott Jablonski’s second book is hitting the shelves shortly after his first one did.
“Stand Out! Stand Out!” consists of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/28/23
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Chief Resident Daniel Boateng and Dental Assistant Sheila Fernandez readied the exam room for their next patient. They try to turn the chair over quick. They’ve got patients waiting.
For …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/13/24
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It surely seems a non sequitur to compare repair of a broken sewer main to a choreographed ballet. But listening to Betty Anne Rogers, director of the Warwick Sewer Authority, the music was the only …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/25/24
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The champagne flute was in front of Gloria DiFolco, its tiny bubbles magically rising. It was untouched, not that Gloria doesn’t drink champagne. With so many people around and all of them …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/28/23
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Pawtuxet residents were put on a high fence alert last week following Department of Environmental Management approval to fence in a 15 acre former manufacturing site between the Pawtuxet River and …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/25/24
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The Potter Spay and Neuter Clinic in Warwick is among nearly two dozen animal welfare programs across the state that is sharing $530,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will …
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12/28/23
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While officially Earth Day wasn’t until Monday, volunteers brought their energy to clean up to Conimicut Point Park as the skies began to clear on Saturday afternoon.
About half of …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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4/25/24
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It's spring again
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A pair of osprey have returned to the ball field lights at Mickey Stevens Sports Complex to build their nest. Actually, there are nests on two poles, which has left some observers to wonder if word has gotten out that this offers a warm roost, especially at night, from which to watch the world and start a family…
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5/3/12
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This past year has been marked with some major milestones in the rehabilitation of schools - namely, the reopening of Sherman Elementary School, the creation of “innovative spaces” at …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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12/28/23
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Conimicut resident John Paul, who has organized the Conimicut Earth Day cleanup for Save the Bay for years, delayed the start of Saturday’s effort until the rain stopped and afternoon skies …
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4/25/24
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It’s all about helping people
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Brenda and Raymond “Chip” Bolster were recognized with the Outstanding Philanthropic Citizen Award given each year to an individual or family that exhibits a spirit of exceptional generosity and …
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11/22/12
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Having served as the District 1 member to the Warwick School Committee for a year, Shaun Galligan confirmed Tuesday night he is actively campaigning to become committee chair at the first meeting of …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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12/28/23
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Tuesday tunes
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There’s nothing like music that has toes tapping and people humming along to liven events at the Pilgrim Senior Center. A self-appointed music group provides entertainment on Tuesdays starting at …
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6/21/12
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The Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives set his eyes on the biscuits slathered in sausage gravy across the table.
“There’s no more … gravy train coming from …
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By RORY SCHULER
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12/28/23
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