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Crews were working feverously to dry out Toll Gate High School Tuesday and restore it to a condition where it could reopen Monday for classes.
“We’re assessing it daily,” …
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2/29/24
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Johnston’s primary seat in the state Senate will stay empty until after the November election.
Sen. Frank Lombardo III, a Democrat representing District 25 (Johnston) since 2010, died …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/28/24
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It was a rare, stinging rebuke of state officials by an enforcement wing of the federal government.
Then the Ocean State’s Attorney General weighed in, reddening the handprint left behind …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/27/24
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GRADE 9
HIGH HONORS
Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Khloe Amaral, Jalianna Andrade, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack Bannon, Christopher Barcomb, Isaac Barros, Aleta Boberg, Matthew …
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2/26/24
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Grade 6 High Honors
Jocelyn Anderson, Christopher Baldassi, Saydee Bence, Rileigh Burrows, Cali Caruso, Dani Eastwood, Hadley King, Nolan Lavature, Diego Linares Duluc, Avery Lourenco, Thomas …
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2/26/24
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Tasked with approving the latest annual student risk survey, the Johnston School Committee unanimously decided to remove two questions that ask about student sexual identity.
“We went …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/20/24
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As a result of action taken Thursday, Warwick Independent School Employees (WISE) have a new 3-year contract; Warwick teachers will similarly have a 3-year contract if the membership approve the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI and JOHN HOWELL
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2/22/24
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It was 1976. I was a rookie, substitute teacher at Toll Gate High School.
The students had just finished pelting me with spit balls. After they had run out of paper wads.
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By STEVE ANDOLFO
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2/22/24
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Ruth Lundin of Warwick, affectionately known as ‘Auntie Ruth’ by her many friends and family, turned 102 on Saturday. A gathering of close friends and family gathered at Halcyon West Bay …
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2/22/24
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Nineteen-year-old Ty DaSilva first experienced depression as a middle school student.
“I had started dating this girl and unfortunately, it was a very rough breakup,” he said. …
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By G. WAYNE MILLER
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2/22/24
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Warwick Symphony Orchestra trios and quartets will present a concert of chamber music Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra’s …
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2/22/24
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Discover Rhode Island writers at a local author showcase at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy short readings, learn about new books, and talk with the authors and …
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2/22/24
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Cora Smith triumphantly carries her snow board to the top of the hill outside the Gorton School complex following a successful run in fresh powder Saturday afternoon. A student at St. Rose of Lima …
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2/22/24
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When legislators did away with the car tax, the state reimbursed municipalities the lost tax revenues. The plan was to ensure property owners received tax relief and that …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/22/24
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On February 22, if a child brings a picture of their old toothbrush to the Warwick Mall between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m., they will receive a new one.
Hosted by Rhode Island Dental Association and …
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By DANA RICHIE
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2/22/24
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The Warwick School Committee’s Finance Subcommittee’s first meeting since Galligan took over as chair was one that he hopes is emblematic of future subcommittee meetings throughout all of …
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A Steering Committee exploring formation of a Warwick Village to become part of The Village Common of RI network of villages is asking Warwick residents to respond to a survey that will help …
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2/22/24
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STANDING TALL: The Station Nightclub Fire Memorial in West Warwick was standing tall above a blue sky on Tuesday, the 21st anniversary of the fire which devastated Rhode Island in 2003. A few flowers …
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2/22/24
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The latest twist in the Great Costco Caper was last Thursday when the news media turned out to cover a zoom meeting between representatives of the giant retailer and Warwick officials that …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/22/24
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Sen. Frank Lombardo III dropped from helicopters to ski inaccessible moguls. Somehow, he balanced business, community service, law-making and family.
“Our Senate family is heartbroken with …
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Sun Rise Staff Reports
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2/21/24
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