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IMAGINATION ON PAPER: Nicholas Bramble poses with his book Adventures at Bramble Woods, which he recently published after two years of writing.

13-year-old author launches into adventure with inaugural book

The stories behind neglected, abandoned, long-forgotten places have always interested Warwick resident Nicholas Bramble. Now, as he prepares to wrap up seventh grade at Immaculate Conception … more

By ADAM ZANGARI | 3/28/24

Alexandra Maxwell gains international acclaim with short film

Alexandra Maxwell gains international acclaim with short film An assignment that Rhode Island’s Alexandra Maxwell completed for her Directing Fiction class at Marymount Manhattan … more

3/28/24

LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE: Warwick patrol officers paced the parking lot of Electronic Alarm Systems, Inc., scanning the macadam for possible evidence. They walked with their heads bowed, eyes focused on the ground. (Warwick Beacon photos)

Child shot and killed in Warwick

Everyone remained on edge at the hardware store across the street following Thursday morning’s horrific shooting in Warwick. “Can we help you?” the cashier asked each new … more

By RORY SCHULER | 3/28/24

Warwick Plaza ice rink within budget, work could start in April

When elected mayor, Frank Picozzi dreamed of demolishing the long-closed City Hall Annex and erecting an outdoor skating rink on the site. Now, assuming City Council approval of a $7.3 million … more

3/28/24

LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.

Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law

Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

WOMEN IN MENTORING: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed.

Women’s History Month talk focuses on mentoring

Celebrating women in mentorship and the importance of mentoring was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

Open house for Alzheimer’s caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center April 6

Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other … more

3/28/24

Picozzi Posts

March 21 Our city suffered a devastating tragedy of the worst (shooting of a child by the father who then turned the gun on himself) kind this morning. We are blessed to have such … more

3/28/24

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

Police Log 03-28-24

ROBBERY On March 25, 2024, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jimmy Castro, 23, and Gissell Starnes, 19, both of Central Falls, with three counts of first-degree robbery … more

3/28/24

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

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

An egg hunt for all

The Rhode Island Accessible Beeping Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Johnston High School. More than 150 people participated, including children who are visually impaired, deaf or … more

3/28/24

Fifth annual 401Gives set for Monday, April 1

It’s that time of the year again in Rhode Island. The fifth anniversary of 401Gives, a statewide philanthropic initiative that aims to raise money through social media for local nonprofits, is … more

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

Neighbors fear squeeze of expanding marina

As a practice, city planners write an opinion as a guide for the Planning Board on most applications for major land development/subdivisions. An approval was drafted for Safe Harbor Greenwich … more

By JOHN HOWELL | 3/28/24

Santiago

Have you been searching for some puppy love, well here you go! Meet Santiago, this little chunky boy is everything you could ever want. He's fun, playful, smart, currently in a foster home with … more

3/27/24

ON THE SCENE: Around 8:24 a.m., Thursday, March 21, Warwick Police responded to 71 Frawley St. for a reported domestic disturbance. According to a department press release, they “discovered the deceased body of a small child as well as an adult male who was also deceased; having suffered from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

Child shot and killed in Warwick

UPDATED: Warwick Police have identified the victim in Thursday's tragic shooting. more

By RORY SCHULER | 3/21/24

Sight for sore eyes

Mayor Frank Picozzi prepares to cut the ribbon opening Outlashed, a beauty studio at 733 Bald Hill Road. Owner Cailee Bonang, standing to Picozzi’s right, is 20 years old, and has been working … more

3/21/24

RI Foundation offering $10,000 grants for ideas that create community

The Rhode Island Foundation is offering local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations grants of up to $10,000 to fund proposals that bring people together as a community. March 22 … more

3/21/24

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

April 25, 2024