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WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE: Architect renderings of the proposed north and south Rocky Point Gateway Project.
City seeks matching grant for Rocky Point Gateway
There was a time when strangers knew they were about to enter Rocky Point. They passed under a gateway of colorful blocks with the name proclaimed in equally colorful, jauntily juxtaposed letters. It … more
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SOUNDS AND SIGNS: Warning signs alert Cominicut Point beachgoers of the sandbar’s danger in three languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Cominicut Point alarm system sounds off for summer season
On Monday, those looking to beat the heat at Cominicut Point were greeted with windy weather and a cool breeze. But, shortly after Noon, the serenity was interrupted by flashing red and blue lights … more
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Summer is on the way
The Memorial Day weekend offered a prelude to yet even warmer weather. At left a couple enjoy the bay breeze at Conimicut Point. (Warwick Beacon photo) Gaspee Days are here Catch up on all … more
Trails in the sky: Steve Johnson, who keeps an eye on the sky, sent along this photo of the eclipse framed by contrails
Many pick Rocky Point to view solar show
Rocky Point drew a crowd of about 400 Monday afternoon for a rare solar show. With the eclipse reaching 92% totality at 3:29 p.m., Warwick was closer to seeing a total solar eclipse than … more
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If only there was a chance to laugh at the bridge
STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more
Traveling Vietnam Wall opens Friday at Rocky Point
Rocky Point Park will host the Traveling Vietnam Wall, an exhibit modeled after the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, throughout the upcoming weekend. The wall will be open to the … more
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Top Gun cruises in to Rocky Pt. after Puss in Boots
Movies in the Park has announced Top Gun: Maverick as its final film of the summer, coming Thursday, August 24. The film, which stars Tom Cruise, is a surprise departure from the event’s … more
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A GOOD CROWD: A walk in the park offered lots to see, buy and to eat.
National Night Out closes with a colorful bang
Last week with the prospect of a UPS strike that would require police to face picketers at the UPS distribution enter on Plan Way, it looked like the National Night Out celebration scheduled for … more
ROCKY POINT RIDES: Short horse drawn carriage rides around an area where the flume at the Rocky Point Amusement Park once operated was popular with children and adults.
Great views and a great crowd
Debbie Wood of We Be Jammin and organizer of Saturday’s arts and crafts, food trucks and entertainment event at Rocky Point was thrilled with the estimated turnout of 6,000. “Everybody … more
Rocky Pt. plates ready for distribution
For many, it’s been almost six years since they paid $42.50 to get a Rocky Point license plate. Now the plates are here and will be given out at a distribution event from 10 a.m. to noon at the … more
SUITED FOR SWIMMING: Cindy Martin Trahan and Cheryl Sprague Fernstrom size up a Rocky Point bathing suit that at one time the park rented to patrons. They didn’t try it on.
Reviving Rocky Point memories
Like so many organizations, Covid threw a cold towel on the Warwick Historical Society. Meetings were held remotely if at all. The house on Roger Williams Circle adjacent to the Pawtuxet Memorial … more
Horse power for police: Those attending National Night Out, which was held for a first time at Rocky Point Tuesday, may have wondered if Warwick Police now have a mounted command. That’s not the case, although Sgt. Steven Courville commander of the visiting Providence Command was a nice touch to an event that was attended by thousands. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Reminiscent of those good ‘olde’ days at Rocky Point
The Rocky Point Midway made a return Tuesday afternoon. More that 100 tents lined the park walkway as vendors sold a variety of goods from clothing to collectibles and non-profits and municipal … more
Horse power for police: Those attending National Night Out, which was held for a first time at Rocky Point Tuesday, may have wondered if Warwick Police now have a mounted command. That’s not the case, although Sgt. Steven Courville commander of the visiting Providence Command was a nice touch to an event that was attended by thousands. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Reminiscent of those good ‘olde’ days at Rocky Point
The Rocky Point Midway made a return Tuesday afternoon. More that 100 tents lined the park walkway as vendors sold a variety of goods from clothing to collectibles and non-profits and municipal … more
National Night Out at Rocky Point this year
Next Tuesday thousands of people are expected to make their way to Rocky Point. It’s not because the amusement park has reopened as many would wish but for a first time the property will host … more
AT HIGH TIDE: Much of Gaspee Point is obscured during high tide which surely was a factor in why Lt. William Dundingston, captain of the HMS Gaspee in pursuit of the colonial vessel Hannah ran aground on June 9, 1772. A hunt for remnants of the boat that was burned to the waterline starts this Friday. This image was taken Tuesday at high tide. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Point of insurrection
By JOHN HOWELL Turn the clock back 250 years and the locals, if they dared risk being accused of the deed, would know exactly where the HMS Gaspee ran aground off Namquid Point. They could point … more
Turning back the clock at Rocky Point
To the Editor, I wanted to share some of the pictures I captured at Saturday's Great Race send off.  What a great event this was!  What a crowd there was!! When the send off ceremony … more
Baykeeper: Good news, bad news for Gaspee Pt. residents
Over 40 Gaspee Point residents gathered at Mensa Park on a picture-perfect evening on May 18 to learn about the health of Narragansett Bay from Save the Bay’s “Baykeeper” Mike … more
DEAD AND DYING: This stand of back pines greets park visitors.
Dying pines, disappearing sands haunt Conimicut Point
By JOHN HOWELL T wenty-eight more pine trees are dead at Conimicut Point Park and will need to be cut down. That leaves fewer than 15 out of an estimated 70 black pines that once dotted the … more
Fireworks display to take place at Rocky Point on NYE
It's official, Warwick will have fireworks at Rocky Point Park on New Years Eve.  “Say goodbye to 2021 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the … more
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Fireworks display planned for Rocky Pt. on New Year’s Eve
It’s official, Warwick will have fireworks at Rocky Point Park on New Years Eve. “Say goodbye to 2021 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the Narragansett … more
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