Warwick Beacon
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“Power is the name of the game right now,” Police Chief Col. Stephen McCartney said Wednesday morning.
McCartney didn’t lose power in the fierce wind and rainstorm that lashed the state …
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By John Howell and Tim Forsberg
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11/2/17
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If you want to run into freezing cold water to kick off your 2018, then Goddard Park at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Day is the place to be. For the seventh straight year, Mentor Rhode Island and …
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1/2/18
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DISORDERLY On March 23 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Officer Robert King responded to the report of a disturbance while working detail at the Warwick Mall in the area of the H&M store. While en route to the disturbance, he was notified that mall security
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4/5/18
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As the song says, “every hand’s a winner, and every hand’s a loser.” Aram Zobian, Cranston East Class of 2013, found this out in the final table of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas this …
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By Pam Schiff
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7/18/18
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On October 26 at approximately 12:44 a.m., Sergeant Randy Francis along with Officer Christopher Gillis were on an impaired driver detail and traveling east on Airport Road when they observed a vehicle traveling west at a high
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11/6/18
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By JOHN HOWELL Richard Cascella is out to change the image of the Warwick Republican Party to a more community engaged organization that doesn't just come knocking for money and votes every two years. In may not be an easy task, but he made a start last
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/28/19
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By JOHN HOWELL Joe Weintraub of Cranston has worked for Delta Airlines for 33 years. He was faithfully manning the ticket counter mid-morning Monday when he got his first visitor - actually this reporter - of the day. Commenting on the emptiness of the
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By JOHN HOWELL
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4/9/20
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By ALEX SPONSELLER Despite trailing 16-14 at halftime, the Bishop Hendricken football team would surge to beat rival La Salle, 43-22, to win its 10th state title in 11 years. Trailing 16-14 heading into the third quarter, the Hawks began to roll and set
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5/13/21
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To the Editor: I have been a resident of Warwick for over 50 years, so I am well invested in this community. My children attended Warwick Schools and have all grown into successful adults. At present, I am very concerned with the state of education in
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10/12/16
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To the Editor:
To paraphrase Charles Dickens, “This is the best of times and the worst of times” for Warwick Public Schools. Dedicated teachers and support staff, coupled with eager students …
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11/2/16
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Claire E. Butler, 91, a Warwick resident, died Friday, April 28, 2017 at West Shore Health Center.
Born and raised in Brocton, MA, Claire was a daughter of the late Frank E. and M. Eva (McSweeny) …
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5/3/17
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By JOHN HOWELL There's no way of knowing for sure whether the city has a rat problem. Ward 2 Councilman Jeremy Rix said Monday he continues to get calls from constituents of rat sightings - although he didn't want to define how many, where rats are being
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By John Howell
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8/24/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission will unveil a new informational kiosk at City Park on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., which will pay proper homage to the nearly 100 people buried in Historic Warwick Cemetery Lot #90 - many of whom
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/7/17
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Ten members of the Aldrich High School Class of 1947 gathered Oct. 3 for lunch at the Top of the Bay Restaurant in Oakland Beach.
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10/15/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG A press conference held Monday afternoon at Aspray Boat House on the 5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy began with state representative Jim Langevin pointing out the coincidence of a powerful storm hitting the area just hours
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By Thomas Greenberg
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11/2/17
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Harriet E. Hultenius, 81, a retired CNA for the State of Rhode Island, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Coventry Center. She was the wife of the late Charles L. Hultenius and loving …
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11/23/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG -- According to Cathy Bonang in the Superintendent’s office, there has been $27,569 in total lunch debt throughout all the schools, which is up from $9,636 tallied at this time last year.
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By Thomas Greenberg
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4/5/18
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By JOHN HOWELL Bill Johnson has a recipe for pancakes, and he's using it to thank veterans for what they have done for this country. The Hendricken High School teacher and coach is the force behind the third annual pancake breakfast to held Monday, Nov.
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/6/18
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By ETHAN HARTLEY The issue of invasive weeds known as phragmites causing blockages that lead to flooding and other environmental concerns in and around Warwick Pond and its tributary, Buckeye Brook, has been ongoing in earnest since 2016, and some voiced
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By ETHAN HARTLEY
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2/28/19
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Some heroes wear capes. Others read bedtime stories to children all over the world. Navy veteran Raymond Doonan, who keeps candy and dog treats in his room for particular visitors, is one such hero at West Shore Health Center in Warwick.
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By ERIN O'BRIEN
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4/9/20
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By ARDEN BASTIA Warwick students from Pilgrim and Toll Gate High Schools were accepted into the Rhode Island Music Education Association All-Star Ensembles, and performed in a statewide virtual concert on Sunday, May 2. Abigail Hang, Alexander Hang,
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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5/13/21
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HarborOne Bank has awarded 40 high school seniors college scholarships totaling $100,000 through its ONE Community Scholarship Program. ONE Community Scholarships recognize not only a student’s …
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8/16/22
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The Warwick Police Department has released an image of the Bank of America robbery suspect.
In a Facebook post Friday afternoon, the department released the following information:
On …
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9/30/16
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Carol Barry, director of the Westbay Community Action meal site at Shalom Apartments, likes to make eating a happy experience. While the meals at various sites are the same and provided by Encore …
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11/2/16
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Raymond O’Brien, age 71, of Spring Green Road, Warwick, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Eileen J. (Mackie) O’Brien.
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5/22/17
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