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Universal free school lunch proposed, but who would pay?
While Rep. Justine Caldwell of East Greenwich believes universal free school lunches would pay off in improved academic achievement among other benefits, Warwick Assistant Superintendent William … more
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NEW ROLE: Taking on the new role as board chair for the Rhode Island Trucking Association, is Debora Babin Katz. Her goal in this two-year term is to support the education and training of truckers. (From left) Babin Katz, ATA President & CEO Chris Spear and Michael Kiselica. (Submitted photo)
1st woman chair of truckers’ board looks to enhance training, education
Debora Babin Katz has broken a gender barrier, becoming the first female to chair the Board of Directors in the 92-year history of the Rhode Island Trucking Association. But that’s not what … more
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MAKING SECURITY CLEARANCE EASIER: Transportation Security Officers train on one of the new Computed Tomography (CT) systems at Green Airport. The scanners provide a 3D view of carry-on bag contents eliminating the need to individually scan or individually examine some items including laptops. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Airport’s 3D scanners eliminate separate laptop examinations
Don’t be alarmed when something resembling a beached whale with a waistband of blue and orange lights swallows your carry-on at the airport security check in. It will digest the contents of the … more
PACKED BETWEEN THE AISLES: The library’s community room couldn’t accommodate the turnout, so concert goers booked on finding a seat among the shelves.
A jazzy tribute to Banjo Bob
Bob Sundstrom continues to have a vibrant connection with the Warwick Public Library which came alive Sunday before an audience of more than 150 who squeezed between book shelves, toes tapping, to … more
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STILL A SCOUT: “Swede” Nelson, who celebrated his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, will have been a member of the Boy Scouts of American for 80 years as of next month. He is pictured with his wife Carol in their Greenwood home. (Warwick Beacon photo)
On his honor
On Wednesday, Harold “Swede” Nelson celebrated his 93rd birthday, which in itself is a milestone made all the more hard to believe by his boyish looks and engaging conversation. He marked … more
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Travis wasn’t campaigning for job, but she heads Democratic City Committee
Rules of the Warwick Democratic City Committee are pretty straight forward: It takes 21 of the 81 members to establish a quorum. Yet while the rules are straight forward, it hasn’t been easy … more
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PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY: Lisa Tamburini observes as Pilgrim freshmen Will Auger and Ian Machado practice CPR. Both students are members of the Pilgrim Emergency Medical Team, a student organization on call for first aid at school events.
Educated to be lifesavers
It’s Friday afternoon at Pilgrim High School. Students are sprawled on the floor of Lisa Tamburini’s classroom and a National Guardsman is talking freshmen through applying tourniquets to … more
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EGG-CEPTIONAL: Baffoni Poultry Farm in Johnston has several more than 70-year-old two-story chicken houses. The farm has about 20,000 chickens. Of those, around 7-8,000 are egg-laying hens, according to owner Adam Baffoni. The chickens lay approximately 3-4,000 eggs per day.
Waiting for the market to crack
You can still get anything you want at Alice’s Restaurant — but you might pay a slight upcharge for eggs. "This is the first time in quite a while that we’ve had to raise menu … more
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THE FINE POINTS: City Solicitor Michael Ursillo and Mayor Frank Picozzi confer during the hearing. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Firefighter pact Ok’d
From the perspective of City Solicitor Michael Ursillo who played a major role in negotiations, the firefighters’ contract approved on an 8-1 vote by the City Council Monday night is the first … more
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Rhode Island police leaders condemn murder in Memphis
Rhode Island’s law enforcement leaders agree: Tyre Nichols should not be dead. Ocean State police chiefs have universally condemned the beating death in Tennessee, roughly 1,200 miles south, … more
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Valentine’s Day Craft Fair
Come and check out 25+ crafters and vendors at the Knights of Columbus (475 Sandy Ln) on February 5th from 12pm-4pm! You’ll find gifts for all your loved ones! Stop by the raffle table, it will … more
Free ABS Technology Summit to highlight latest office innovations, benefit MADD
Warwick-based Automated Business Solutions will hold its annual Technology Summit on Wednesday, March 15, from 4 to 7:00 00 p.m.  at the Amica Mutual Pavilion Center in Providence. Those who … more
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