By late May those big black pipes snaking down Airport Road and buried at intersections such as Commerce Drive should be gone and a major link in the city’s sewer system conveying about a third …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/29/24
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The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy of Warwick held their Annual Holiday Food Drive recently. The event was spearheaded by the Rodrigues’ Grandson, 15 year old Christopher Rodrigues. The …
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12/7/23
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Did you ever think you could find a parking space in Pawtuxet Village? Well, Tuesday was your day even though there was a parking ban because of the storm. Not everyone was open for business nor had …
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2/15/24
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The Pilgrim Senior Center welcomed a new paratransit van with the capacity of 12 ambulatory seats and two wheelchair positions. The van was purchased with a combination of a grant from the State …
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2/29/24
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Sandy on their minds
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Warwick residents prepared for Hurricane Sandy's imminent approach on Monday...
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10/30/12
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Hitchcock gets a Hendricken spin
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Bishop Hendricken High School will present the outrageous comedy “The 39 Steps” this weekend in the school’s Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater. Adapted from the John Buchanon novel and the Alfred …
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11/15/12
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The Rhode Island Historical Society will commemorate Black History Month with a full slate of programs in February highlighting the achievements and impact of Black Rhode Islanders, as well as the …
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1/25/24
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Join Certified Family Life Coach Heather Paris to learn how to strengthen and enrich your relationships with friends, family, and partners at Warwick Public Library on Wednesdays, February 21 & …
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2/15/24
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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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Matt Hayden couldn’t let all of that heavy wet snow go to waste in front of his aunt’s home on West Shore Road, so he decided to send a message to a friend. Her birthday was coming up and …
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2/29/24
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Maintaining a Warwick Neck tradition
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Warwick Beacon photos by Jessica A. Botelho and John Howell)
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7/5/12
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Rhode Island Kids Count has honored Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston), chairman of the House Committee on Education, for his efforts to improve access to school-based …
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12/7/23
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1/25/24
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It was supposed to be easier.
The number of questions on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form were reduced from 106 to 36. And this has surely expedited the process for …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/15/24
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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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“New” means change but that should deter students and their parents from seeking financial assistance for college education.
What’s new is what the Federal Student Aid Office …
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12/7/23
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By JOHN HOWELL
For old timers it’s going to seem like the clock is running backward when they consistently see at least two Rhode Island Air National Guard planes on Green Airport tarmac …
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2/15/24
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Congressman Seth Magaziner visited Greenwich Farms at Warwick, a senior assisted living facility located on Minnesota Ave, this past Wednesday to speak on issues and answer questions.
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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2/29/24
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Six Warwick non-profits received word of grant awards totaling $403,811 last week from the Champlin Foundation with the announcement of $10 million in capital funding to 93 Rhode Island …
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12/7/23
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The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holidays with over 150 members and friends at Harbor Lights on Thursday, December 8. Included in the festivities were the swearing in of …
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12/14/23
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