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We wrote about a month ago regarding some of the historic moments that have occurred during this past summer. Of course, the attempted assassination of a former President and the decision to … more
As Warwick Area Career and Technical Center principal Tim Kane said, those in attendance at Toll Gate High School’s auditorium last Friday were gathered to celebrate one thing — … more
Looking for local summer fun? Look no further, there are plenty of events coming up around Rhode Island to get excited about! Our local recreation and public libraries have great programs running all … more
This week marks my return from paternity leave. My wife and I welcomed our second child to the world on June 21. Reese, our baby girl, was 7 pounds, 0.5 ounces and arrived happy and healthy at 1:16 … more
“Three, two, one – Hoxsie!” That was the cheer that Gary McCombs, principal at Hoxsie Elementary School, lead students in, grade by grade, as they braced to get a cooling spray … more
What’s better than an ice cream sundae on a summer afternoon? Those at the Pilgrim Senior Center Thursday afternoon were afforded such a treat thanks to the Scandinavian Communities. Center … more
Discover new books while enjoying pastries and coffee at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, June 20 at 10 a.m. Breakfast with Books: The Summer Event explores new and noteworthy titles you may … more
Saturday was the big “get ready for summer” reveal. It could have easily been the Gaspee Days Arts and Crafts Festival that packed Narragansett Parkway from curb to curb and had … more
Michelle Fletcher took a day off from work and Lisa Sweeney played hooky from her kids on Friday to soak in some sun and cool off at Conimicut Point beach. They found a glassy bay, a few other sun … more
The Warwick Fire Fighters Soccer Club wrapped up its summer programs and shifted to the fall recreational season last week up at Winslow Park. WFFSC continues to boast the state’s largest … more
By KELLY SULLIVAN A historic military figure once wiled away his summer days at a vacation home on Warwick Neck. Gardiner Carleton Sims was born in Niagara Falls, New York, on July 31, 1845, the son of Helen McDonald and ferryman George Sims. As a young more