By MARK A. INCZE Since COVID-19 took hold in the United States in March 2020, the term "unprecedented" has been used countless times to describe never-before-seen events and challenges. To add to the applications of the term, we apply a number: 595. This more

To the Editor: The Biden administration's brutal assault on the American people continues unabated. It began with the abrupt cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline. That knee-jerk decision cost thousands of Americans their jobs and now costs us all a more

Surely you've heard the motto that Scouts are prepared. I thought the Beacon was prepared for last week's storm that in terms of winds ranked it close to a hurricane. No sweat - a few downed branches, lots of puddles, and within a couple of hours it more

To the Editor: In response to the article regarding re-evaluation and Councilman Rix's comments, may I say that Councilman Rix needs to represent the interest of his Ward but there are eight other wards that may or may not face issues as he claims. Any more

STORY OF THE WEEK: November is almost here, signaling the approach of the holiday season and a general lull in the growing drumbeat of Rhode Island's 2022 campaign season. That makes this a good time to take the temperature of a few key indicators on the more

In a world divided over a thousand different arguments related to government oversight and regulation, we should all be thankful for the fact that it is no longer - officially worldwide as of September of this year - legal for leaded gasoline to be more

To the Editor: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's recent revelation that the corporation intentionally "amplifies division, extremism, and polarization" is deeply disturbing. It underscores the danger of social media corporations possessing First more

To the Editor: I would like to thank Planning Director Kravitz for joining us at the Canyon 1 and Canyon 2 Old Growth Forests in Warwick last week. Arborist Matt Largess was there as well and was … more

I knew from the steps on the stairs it was Ollie. He bounded into the room. Surely he had something important to say. He nudged my arm. I looked down from the computer screen into his brown … more