NEWS
Chronic absenteeism rates see dramatic drop in Warwick
Warwick Public Schools’ rate of chronically absent students has seen a significant decrease over the past couple of years, going from 45% to 30% of students district-wide being absent, …
READY TO SWING: Nick Mainville, Navigant Credit Union’s AVP of Digital Bank Originations, will is paired with Rachael Mooney in the event benefiting Mentor RI. Rachael enjoys teaching social dance lessons but also competes with her students across the United States in both ballroom and country. (Submitted photo)
Local celebrities to sparkle in Dancing with Stars of Mentoring
In less than a month, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet will host to a cadre of local celebrities ready to boogie for charity. The annual fundraiser- Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring- will be raising …
Here's what's happening around Warwick
Weekend Spotlight Mar. 16, Community Pet Vaccine Clinic (dogs and cats only) will be hosted by The Rhode Island SPCA Animal Health Center, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, on Sat., Mar. 16, from 10 a.m. …
Taking in the view from Sea View
Recent bright sunny days with puffy white clouds against a dark blue sky make for a picturesque backdrop to Brush Neck Cove where Suburban and Sea View drive intersect in Oakland Beach. Restoration …
Library presentation to spotlight condition, impacts on city trees
The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management will discuss what is happening to Rhode Island trees at Warwick Public Library on …
Construction manager next step in building new high schools
Chris Spiegel, a member of LeftField Project Management, gave the Warwick School Committee a comprehensive update on the current plans and timeline to build two new high schools Tuesday. By the …
Coming soon
The Annual Conimicut Village Association Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd at 10:30 sharp at Clegg Field on Winter Ave. The event is open to all children ages 10 and under. More …
PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal
Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says …
PICOZZI POSTS: Don’t miss the game! And it’s a soggy Warwick
Mar. 7 East vs. West showdown as the Warwick Police Department takes on the East Providence Police in the “Battle for the Bay” charity hockey game! All proceeds support RI Special …
Supreme Court rules!
To the Editor, On March 4th, the United States Supreme Court voted that taking Donald Trump’s name off the ballot in Colorado was unconstitutional! Not only that, but they rendered their …
Opening set
A community open house celebration is set March 22 at 11 p.m. for the all new Comprehensive Community Action Plan Warwick Health Center at 206 Buttonwood Avenue. The building fills the spot of a …
CCRI designated center of excellence for domestic maritime workforce training, education
The Community College of Rhode Island has been designated a 2024 Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education (CoE) by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s …