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Johnston police dog Honza, with K-9 patrol officer Eli McGuire-Kruege, checks out his robotic counterpart at the Citizens Bank corporate campus in town.
K-9 meets Robo-dog
Honza, meet Scout.  Technology met training last week when Honza, the Johnston Police Department’s new German Shepherd, met his robotic counterpart, Scout, at the Citizens Bank … more
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Lynn Dambruch
Key leaders in shaping Warwick schools retire
The retirements of two Warwick school administrators whose collective careers have spanned close to 80 years in the district were accepted Tuesday night by the Warwick School Committee with words of … more
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Farming can always use a little bit of scratching here and there. Tom Sanford and his son, Chris, plant onions while former club member Tim Hudyncia, who stopped by to say hello, had some fun. Beacon Media photos by John Howell
Rotary members roll up sleeves on West Bay Farm
The Warwick Rotary Club planted a lot of good will Thursday although by the time it is harvested, people will never know the club had a hand in it. As a community service project organized by … more
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Sen. Mark McKenney
Bottle bill sponsor hopeful but uphill climb remains
Is a Rhode Island bottle bill in the cards this year?   Warwick State Senator Mark McKenney, who introduced the legislation in the Senate, wouldn’t have placed odds on it a month ago. … more
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Proposed Toll Gate High School
Bids on new high schools lower than projected
Bids on materials for the new high schools are telling a story and those close to the projects are cautiously optimistic that the final cost of the schools won’t be anywhere near the $400 … more
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“We’re the smallest state with the greatest backlot”
President Ronald Reagan once said that “there is nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” Steven Feinberg, the executive director of the Rhode Island Film … more
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John Howell gets a laugh from the audience as he delivers a speech during his induction into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. At right is former West Warwick Mayor Michael Levesque.
‘Dean of RI newspaper publishing’ in Hall of Fame
Lifelong newspaper man and Warwick Beacon editor (and former publisher) John Howell has always been all about getting the story right.  Well, on Saturday, he was the right story, joining eight … more
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Rodent Control Officer David Laquale says prevention, including keeping properties clean, is the best way to keep rats away.
RATS!
They’re smart. They’re stealthy. And they are always looking for a new place to call home. These traits make rats a challenging pest to control, and spring is a time when most … more
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The Rev. Nathan Ricci, who grew up in Warwick and graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School, with Pope Francis in 2015 when the pontiff came to visit the North American College in Rome, where Ricci was studying as a seminarian.
Local clergy remember Francis as advocate
Holy Week ended on a deeply somber note with the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88 due to heart failure. In the days since, local Catholic leaders have noted his humility and unflagging … more
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Carolyn Roseman
Lawmakers push for universal Pre-K in RI
Rhode Island could be on the path to offering universal prekindergarten for 3- and 4-year-olds under legislation sponsored by Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Hanna M. Gallo and House Education … more
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When one egg is enough
Hunting for the perfect Easter egg? You may want to go no farther than the Chocolate Delicacy on Gilbane Street in Apponaug. This egg, which weighs in at nearly 10 pounds, is half dark and half milk … more
In complex new roles, council freshmen explore, share findings
Last year’s election saw significant turnover on the City Council following the retirement of four of its members, with new council members taking office in Wards 3, 4, 6 and 7. Now, as … more
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New depth of school budget review begins
If one thing rings true about the school budget hearings that start this evening, it’s School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan’s assessment that “this is a very unique budget … more
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NEIT to offer two-year bachelor’s in four majors
The New England Institute of Technology will offer bachelor’s degrees that students can attain in only two years starting this fall. The four majors in which 24-month bachelor’s … more
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House GOP leader asks: What do we get for $14 billion?
Delaware has twice the land mass of Rhode Island, no sales tax and a $6.6-billion state budget. On the other hand, Rhode Island has a 7% sales tax and a $14.2-billion budget with the prospect of … more
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Revaluation to reflect hot market, high values
City Tax Assessor Neal Dupuis asks Warwick homeowners and businesses to pose one question when they go online or open a letter from his office in mid-April: “Could I sell the property for what … more
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Rare deer spotted in Buttonwoods
Arthur Dunn, who is always on the lookout for nature, spotted this trio of white- tailed deer in Buttonwoods recently. He’d seen piebald deer before, but photographed this one among its … more
Experienced director to lead school finance team
A man recognized by his peers for his financial oversight of the new East Providence High School’s construction and for his management of that city ‘s school finances will take charge of … more
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WWII veteran Wilfred Barbeau, who will celebrate his 100th birthday this month, took out his clarinet and played along with bagpiper Allen Manley and the rest of the bagpipers who joined in at a Southwest Airlines departure gate at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport early Sunday.
Charlie went, too
Honor Flight “Charlie,” the 32 nd Honor Flight for veterans since retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell started the flights to Washington, D.C. in 2012, departed early Sunday from … more
Last Friday, two men – at least one of them armed – who would not identify themselves walk along a street in Warwick’s Gaspee neighborhood, where accusations of home-repair fraud elicited a heavy police presence. Beacon Media photo
Anatomy of a home-repair scam: Gain trust, scoop cash
Joe imagined he had found a kindred spirit last week. The young man before him spoke with an Irish accent and told Joe he had come from Ireland. Joe’s family immigrated to this country … more
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