Warwick Beacon
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STOLEN TOOLS
Officer Matthew Smith was dispatched to a North Fair Street residence on January 22 around 2:42 p.m. for a report of a larceny.
At the scene he met with the resident who stated …
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1/31/17
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Bob Waring has a perfect view of Narragansett Parkway near Salter Grove. In fact, he looks at it just about every morning while enjoying a cup of coffee.
“I’m seeing hundreds jog by the house …
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By John Howell
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4/18/17
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To the Editor: This past week the Rhode Island National Guard was mentioned twice in the Providence Journal. The subject was the same but the contributors were on opposite sides of the fence. The news story told of individuals from the National Guard
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6/8/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- A petition signed by more than 70 parents of current and former students at Cedar Hill Elementary School is calling for the immediate removal of Dr. Colleen Mercurio as principal, citing six specific instances - including three instances of student-on-student sexual assault, an instance of cyber bullying and a child who was bitten by a tick and wound up with Lyme disease.
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by ETHAN HARTLEY
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7/14/17
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By MICHAEL HUBER In the Memory Care Center at Cornerstone Adult Services, workers from Cornerstone and the Westbay Community Action Program were eager and excited Monday about a new community outreach program for homebound seniors. Birthday Bags" is a"
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By Michael Huber
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10/17/17
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By JOHN HOWELL When structures resembling anti-tank defenses used in World War II started appearing in an open field and trees that once filled a vacant lot came down, people asked questions. The answer to both developments in separate parts of the city
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By John Howell
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11/24/17
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCEOn February 9 around 10:22 p.m., Officer Holleran responded to 3376 Post Road in the area of The Remington House for a vehicle versus pedestrian motor vehicle accident. At …
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2/20/18
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- What's the most complicated yet important thing that any American adult has to deal with? Considering the date, you might be thinking taxes. However at any other time of the year, the popular answer would probably be healthcare.
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By Ethan Hartley
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4/13/18
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By JOHN HOWELL Fifteen teams each comprised of a dog and their handler are ready to respond to emergencies across the state. It could be a fire where a family is displaced or a natural disaster, such as the threat of a hurricane that has prompted the
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/15/18
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In an effort to promote a safer home and a cleaner state, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), in collaboration with the City of Warwick Department of Public Works, is encouraging Rhode Island residents to safely dispose of their lingering
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11/2/16
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Toll Gate sophomore Rebecca Carcieri is looking for a “silent hero.”
Carcieri has found the names on the Internet of many “silent heroes” who died on the beaches of Normandy during the …
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By John Howell
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1/31/17
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By DAWN ANDERSON
A bittersweet feeling filled the air on Easter Sunday as hundreds gathered for the final Mass at St. William Church in Norwood.
“I was not even going to go, figured it …
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4/18/17
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Amelia Murphy pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts and led the Warwick North 11/12-year-old all-stars to the District 3 title, beating Coventry, 4-1, at the Bend Street Complex on Wednesday evening. Murphy was
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By Ryan D. Murray
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7/14/17
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With the recent retirement of City Clerk Judy Wild, Mayor Scott Avedisian will submit the name of Lyn Pagliarini, the current deputy clerk, for City Council advice and approval to fill that position. He also announced last week that he would submit the
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10/17/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Warwick resident Rob Cote is calling for the dismissal of Warwick Fire Chief James McLaughlin, claiming the chief violated state record retention laws by disposing of thousands of documents which log information pertaining to
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/24/17
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Mayor Scott Avedisian, along with School Superintendent Phil Thornton, Fire Chief James McLaughlin and Colonel Stephen McCartney are announcing the following storm-related information:
• All …
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1/3/18
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By JOHN HOWELL -- With about $890 million in state road and bridge construction projects slated for this summer - meaning lots of road crews - DOT is urging caution to keep its workers safe.
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By John Howell
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4/13/18
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Need some unique holiday gift ideas or perhaps some home d cor items that add a distinct, patriotic flair to your residence - but don't want to contribute to big box stores or the global mammoth that is online shopping giant Amazon.com?
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By ETHAN HARTLEY
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11/15/18
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Lucas “Luc” Maguire spends a lot of time in his Johnston backyard.
He loves both the stars and photography. One day, he decided to combine his passions.
“Ever since I can …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/17/21
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After a walkthrough of the school on Monday, the State Department of Health “did not observe any evidence of a significant public health issue in the building” at Warwick Vets, according to a …
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By Tessa Roy
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1/31/17
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By BRIAN JONES A successful, three-decade drive to save one of Warwick's most-admired but endangered landmarks will be celebrated Thursday with the first of two observances anticipating the reopening of Fair House" in historic Pawtuxet Village. With"
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By Brian Jones
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4/18/17
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By JOSH FAIOLA Fishing is an activity that is way more than just catch and cook. It requires patience and promotes an appreciation of the environment. This is what the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISSA), in partnership with the R.I
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By Josh Faiola
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6/29/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Could Amtrak trains along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) eventually stop at T.F. Green station on their way to New York and Washington D.C.? Perhaps, but a recent joint report from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT),
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/27/17
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I'VE HEARD THIS BEFORE On Oct. 6 around 7:53 p.m., Officers Tyler Stone and Matthew Higgins responded to a motor vehicle accident at 2003 Post Road. When Officer Higgins arrived on the scene, Officer Stone had already spoken to the operator of the victim
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10/17/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Warwick single-family home sales for the month of October dropped a dramatic 19 percent from October 2016, according to data released this week by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. But as the number of sales dropped, the median
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By John Howell
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11/24/17
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