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THE ROAD AHEAD: Road and bridge contractor Cardi Corporation’s Lincoln Avenue headquarters in Warwick has been taken over by J.R. Vinagro Corp. of Johnston. Vinagro has also hired the former boss from the Central Landfill, ex-RIRRC Executive Director Joseph Reposa.

Former Central Landfill boss now heads J.R. Vinagro Corp.

The ex-boss at the Central Landfill has taken over as CEO of J.R. Vinagro Corporation, following his resignation last month. And his new employer, Vinagro Corp. has now taken over road and bridge … more

By RORY SCHULER | 1/2/24

CELEBRATION TIME: Nick and Joan DeGaitas (second from right and far right) celebrated their business’s 40th anniversary with family, friends and staff, including (L-R) servers Allie Alfonso-El-Sayed, Antonia Anthony and daughter Michaela Boadih.

Nick and Joan’s celebrates 40 years in business

For Nick DeGaitas, co-owner of Nick and Joan’s in Hoxsie Four Corners, it doesn’t feel like 40 years since serving their first customer. The couple opened the breakfast business on … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 3/21/24

READY FOR OCCUPANCY: Eagle candidate Eiriana Fairbairn Summers shows off the newly built bat house that the scouts installed during her recent Eagle Service Project.

13-year old Eagle candidate leads environmental initiative at Robertson School

The answer is a lot if you ask Eiriana Fairbairn Summers, a Life Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 77 Buttonwoods, who exhibited her dedication to community service by planning, organizing, and leading an … more

3/28/24

SIGN OF THINGS TO COME: In addition to state highway work including completion of the repaving of Post Road, the city has budgeted about $4 million in city road projects this summer. Work started last week.

Intense road repaving set this summer

If you frequently drive West Shore Road from Hoxsie Four Corners, you know what side of the lane to hug to avoid the rattling thump of partially sunken manhole covers. And then there is the … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 5/2/24

WHAT A PERFORMANCE: NEIT President Richard Gouse shares the moment with actress Rita Moreno at commencement Sunday at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. Moreno, 92, urged the graduates to never give up in her address. (Beacon Communications photos by Will Steinfeld)

Rita Moreno electrifies NEIT Commencement

What makes a commencement special? There are a couple of key ingredients: students celebrating, proud families hooting and hollering encouragement, pageantry, music, big arenas. The personal … more

By WILL STEINFELD | 5/9/24

Teeing off to aid programs [Photo gallery]

More than $67,000 was raised for vital behavioral health programs for children and families at the Gateway Healthcare Annual Golf Classic July 23 at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston. Despite a … more

7/26/12

Harvest moon [Photo gallery]

Although not full -- it was waning -- the moon rose like an orange Monday to cast its fall glow over the still waters of Narragansett Bay north of Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo by John … more

10/4/12

AN INCREDIBLE DAY: The mayor posted these photos on March 18 when Amelia got to “Ring the bell” at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, signifying her last chemo treatment. Enzo’s Escorts picked her up at home and the Warwick Police and Fire Department gave her an escort to and from Hasbro. A crowd of people showed up at Hasbro to “clap her out”. This incredibly brave little girl has been battling cancer for more than two years.

Cops victorious on ice; Amelia rings bell to signify last chemo treatment

Mar. 13 The Warwick Police Department has noticed a recent uptick in fraudsters calling and pretending to be from Citizen’s Bank. They are cloning the bank’s phone number so it will … more

3/21/24

Breeze Airways launches season service to Greenville-Spartanburg

Last week, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation welcomed the beginning of seasonal service between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Greenville-Spartanburg, SC (GSP) through … more

5/9/24

WHO YOU CALLING ‘CHICKEN’? Raising Cane’s plans to open to customers next week. On Jan. 17, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will open at 1386 Atwood Ave.

Raising Cane's sets Johnston opening date

A Raising Cane’s representative attended Monday’s Johnston Town Council meeting, carrying a chicken gift basket topped with a bright red bow. The restaurant chain missed their spot … more

By RORY SCHULER | 1/10/24

RI Small Cell Siting Act: A disservice to Rhode Islanders

I have written a number of Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds over the past several years to provide information to the public regarding the harms to human health and the environment from the … more

By SHEILA RESSEGER | 3/21/24

Vets principal arrested, charged with DUI

Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School Principal Jeff Goss is still in his role after pleading not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Goss was arrested by Tiverton police … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 3/28/24

Newest Outback rolls into New England Tech classroom

A new car drove onto the New England Institute of Technology’s Warwick campus on Thursday morning for a lifetime of helping the school’s automotive students learn about the car’s … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 5/9/24

A DAY IN THE PARK: Lauren Fontaine-Greenless of Warwick poses with her pit bull, Izzy.

‘Bully’ breeds aren’t bullies [Photo gallery]

On Sunday, the Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club … more

7/26/12

BURST PIPE: Michael DiPetrillo and a section of 30-inch cast iron pipe that carried about half of the 9 million gallons of water the city uses daily. The section of pipe ruptured in December 2018. Fortunately, there was a bypass that the city has depended on since. (Warwick Beacon file photo)

A fix finally

Imagine Warwick as a gigantic bathtub that, depending on the time of year, needs to be filled with 15 to 25 million gallons of water daily. Now imagine two large water spigots each capable of … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 3/28/24

A lot more waterfront property this March

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 … more

4/4/24

In keeping with tradition, Pawtuxet Memorial Park displayed more than 300 flags bearing the names of veterans buried at the cemetery in a salute to Memorial Day. Taking in the solitude and reverance of the occasion (from left) are Paula Clark, Mariah Hunt and Kayley Hollingshead.

Remembering our veterans [Photo gallery]

(Warwick Beacon photos by John Howell) more

5/29/12

Ideal? [Photo gallery]

What more could you ask for than a summer day, a high tide and near perfect conditions to kayak in Pawtuxet Cove? We say "near perfect" for barely an hour after this picture was taken, the sky … more

6/28/12

DECADES DAY: Tuesday was “decades day,” and Casey Adams wore the uniform of her late aunt Rita Rominski, who served as a nurse in World War II. The cave girls from left are: Megan Wilks, Emily Degnan, Maddie Tyrell and Lauren Wade.

Spanning the decades [Photo gallery]

If the attire of some Pilgrim students looked a little out of place this week, it should have. As part of all the activities leading up to Friday’s homecoming game and dance on Saturday, kids were … more

10/25/12

Fans urged to vote for Green as best domestic airport

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is again in the running for the best domestic airport in Travel + Leisure (T+L) 2024 World’s Best Awards survey, which runs through February … more

1/11/24

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