Opinion
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An iconic archway to the past and future has finally been restored to its full glory. For decades, the 60 foot tall Rocky Point Arch has stood as a proud sentinel overlooking Narragansett Bay. One of 11 General Foods Peace Through"
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By Tim Forsberg
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10/4/16
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The Warwick School Committee is set to vote tonight on the consolidation committee's recommendation to delay implementation of the consolidation of elementary schools until the 2018-2019 academic year. Director of Elementary Education Lynn
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By Tessa Roy
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10/25/16
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Karen Bachus
Which community organizations do you support?
Warwick School Committee, Warwick City Council Charter Review Commission, The Community Outreach Educational Committee, Warwick …
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11/6/16
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Cranston High School West and the Cranston Area Career and Technical Center (CACTC) welcomed potential students for the 2017-18 school year at an open house earlier this month. Guests included middle school students who would be freshmen
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By Jen Cowart
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11/30/16
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“How about breakfast?”
From Claude Bergeron’s tone, I knew exactly what he was asking. This wasn’t a casual invite to join him at one of many breakfast nooks to catch up on life’s …
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By John Howell
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7/19/17
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While I truly hope the Pawtucket Red Sox will continue for years to come, as a state senator who has to vote on a publicly backed stadium, I have a responsibility to protect the public interest. The …
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By James Sheahan
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11/10/17
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After years of setting empty, what was once a shopping destination for Rhode Islanders - the Midland Mall, to later become the Rhode Island Mall - has a tenant. On Friday, Mayor Scott Avedisian cut the ribbon to officially open Burlington
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By John Howell
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10/4/16
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The City Council Chambers were slightly heated on Friday night as a longtime incumbent and a new challenger fought for the hearts of Warwick voters. The Warwick Beacon hosted a debate between Mayor Scott Avedisian, the city's leader for 16
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By Tessa Roy
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10/25/16
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To the editor:
While I can respect passion in politics, I (and a great many others) completely reject scorched earth politics. It is a tactic unbecoming to almost everyone, and is certainly way …
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6/22/17
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By TESSA ROY Parents, students and educators gathered to air their grievances last Wednesday night in regards to special education in Warwick's schools, and the hearing doesn't promise to be an end to the discussion. The forum lasted about three hours
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By Tessa Roy
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10/25/16
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE Stillhouse Cove has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years, and marked a number of milestones. Now, thanks to federal grant funding and a collaboration between Cranston, the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association (EWPA),
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By Daniel Kittredge
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11/18/16
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On Nov. 26, volunteers arrived at the gazebo in Knightsville to prepare for their 2nd annual tree lighting featuring a visit by Santa, Christmas carols by B.A.S.I.C.S. Glee Club, hot chocolate and more. The Knightsville tree lighting will be held this
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11/30/16
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Rocking out at Lupo's to benefit Girls Rock! RI
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By Ashley Barrow
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12/15/16
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To the editor:
The Tiverton Casino Revenue is a major opportunity for Tiverton residents to put the town’s financial house in order after many years of poor fiscal management and bad decision …
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7/5/17
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In 1975, the biggest heist in the history of the area happened right here in Providence.
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By Tony Pacitti
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10/4/16
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The phone rings and rings. When finally it clicks to leave a voice recording, the introduction is simply one word, “Joe.”
That name, already familiar to those who know the State House, …
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By John Howell
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11/18/16
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As of press time Tuesday, the Board of Elections had all but certified Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello as winner of the highly contentious District 15 election, the results of which have been scrutinized due to public outcry
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By Harry Kane
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11/30/16
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Get some visions of sugar plums in your head
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By Caitlin Howle
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12/15/16
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An economic adviser to former President Ronald Reagan, Milton Friedman, is quoted as saying, “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there’d be a …
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8/1/17
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To the Editor:There is a line from an old Laurel and Hardy movie: Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into. The “me” are Warwick students, teachers and parents; …
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12/20/17
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Bristol Picture Frame Co. celebrates its 35th year of business
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Nina Murphy
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10/25/16
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By JEN COWART The students at St. Rocco School now have the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the traditional school day hours. The school recently kicked off a new session of after school enrichment activities. We have started a multi-age"
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By Jen Cowart
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11/7/16
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Hours after his opponent in the House race conceded the election, House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello stepped up to the microphone on the House floor to welcome the freshman class of …
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By Sophia Hagen
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11/30/16
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To the editor:
I’m writing to comment on the poor timing and organization of the financial town meeting on March 16. As essentially a second vote to authorize the new middle school, this …
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3/17/17
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Holly Weber, a longtime employee of the Senior Services division, has been appointed Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Mayor Scott Avedisian announced at Friday's mayoral debate. In a release issued Monday, the administration said Weber was selected as
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10/25/16
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