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This photo, taken by NASA's Juno Spacecraft and processed by Warwick's Jason Major, is the closest photograph ever taken of Jupiter's Great Red Spot. The spacecraft passed about 5,600 miles (9,000 kilometers) above the clouds of this iconic feature.
Warwick resident processes stunning image of Jupiter
An unprecedented visual portrayal of our spectacular, distant neighbor, Jupiter, is now available to everyone on Earth with an internet connection, thanks to a talented Warwick graphic designer (and maybe some help from NASA). more
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Truman, a pit bull, lab mix, needs to use a special Bailey chair, which allows him to sit straight up, due to muscle issues with his esophagus.
Truman would like one forever home, please
JOSH FAIOLA -- Dog enthusiasts will have a hard time not falling in love with Truman and his story, as he has overcome so much since he was found. Now, Truman the pit bull terrier, labrador mix is looking for a forever home. more
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The water dug a hole
The water dug a hole A city crew was working to relocate a fire hydrant on Post Road in Apponaug as part of the circulator project when a valve on a 30-inch water main blew, sending a geyser that washed out the adjoining parking lot and sending mud and more
Elizabeth Carcieri In addition to graduating number one in her class, Elizabeth Carcieri was a leader and active participant in her school community throughout her four years. Carcieri served in the Student Government as treasurer, was the lead lawyer in Mock Trial, the president of Concert Band, while also participating in Symphonic Band, Yearbook Club, and Figure Skating. She was the president of National Honor Society, and a member of Italian Honor Society, and Rhode Island Honor Society. Carcieri was recognized with many awards, including the 2016 Rhode Island Civic Leadership Award, Harvard University Book Award, Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, and more. “I would not have been able to accomplish as much as I did in high school without the overwhelming love and support from my family, teachers, and friends,” said Carcieri, “My mother specifically has been there for me the most over these past four years.” When asked what motivated her to excel, Carcieri wrote, “Ever since I was little I’ve been driven in everything I did, however my parents motivated me to excel.” Carcieri will be attending Boston College in the fall; she plans to major in nursing.
Toll Gate top 10 cite contributions of others for their achievement
This year’s graduating class at Toll Gate High School achieved many things, both inside and outside of the classroom. “I feel strongly that the Class of 2017 has the gifts and tools to move … more
TAGGED FOR RELEASE: Pilgrim senior Isabella Zuffoletti with one of the horseshoe crabs she tagged as part of her senior project.
Why I care about the horseshoe crab, and why you should, too
During my first morning tagging horseshoe crabs I was greeted warmly by two volunteers. Upon this encounter I was surprised to hear the volunteers refer to the horseshoe crabs with endearments. The horseshoe crabs were referred to more
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MAJORITY LEADERS: Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (left) and Senator Michael McCaffrey during a recent visit to the Beacon office.
Freshmen majority leaders learn the ropes
By ETHAN HARTLEY K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-House District 23) and Michael McCaffrey (D-Senate District 29) certainly have a lot in common. They both received law degrees from Suffolk University, they're both Warwick-born and bred and they've maintained a more
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YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’LL FIND: In cleaning out a closet in preparation for the move to Gorton, secretary Catherine Bonang found school recordings dating to 1873.
School personnel ready for Gorton
By JOHN HOWELL How do you fit 60 people into a building designed for more than 800 students and a staff of at least 100? The answer: you give everyone lots of space. That's just what's going to happen as the school administration begins its move this more
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BLUE FOR NOW: The waters of Warwick Pond are inviting as long as they stay blue.
Clear waters...for now...delight Friends of Warwick Ponds
By JOHN HOWELL Friends of Warwick Ponds had a meeting on the water Sunday afternoon that transitioned into a party at the lakeside home of Bill and Marybeth DeNuccio. It was a perfect summer day with a southerly breeze, low humidity and plenty of more
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Police Log
TRAIN HEIST Officers Christopher Gillis and Timothy Kenyon were dispatched to Grandpa's Train Depot on Warwick Avenue on July 7 around 2:15 p.m. for a report of a shoplifting. At the scene they met with the owner, who stated that at approximately 2:30 more
RICHARD CRENCA
Crenca ready to succeed Picozzi as DPW director
By JOHN HOWELL There is no way Richard Crenca will forget his first day as Public Works Director for the Town of North Kingstown. It was the day that Hurricane Bob hit the state in 1991. Nor will Crenca forget the day that he gave his notice to the City more
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JEN WHITE
Jen White to head new Boys & Girls Club program at Cooper Armory
As the Boys & Girls Clubs of Warwick (BGCW) prepares to open a new branch in the former Cooper Armory on Sandy Lane focused on the arts and catering to middle school students, the club announced this week that a former member who became a staff worker is more
SUPPORTING THE CAUSE: As the nurse manager at the Kent Hospital Breast Health Center, Kim McDonough, signs the new rescue named for Jenna, a young local child who succumbed to cancer several years ago.
Pink Heals vehicles pull into Warwick on national tour
By MERI R. KENNEDY The 10th Annual National Pink Heals Tour pulled into Warwick Monday on its journey across America, which began on June 18 in Jackson, Fla. The tour's mission is to support people battling all types of cancer, not causes, through home more
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Warwick Superintendent, Philip Thornton.
School Committee passes $161 million revised budget
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The Warwick School Committee voted 4-1 last Tuesday to approve the revised school budget for Fiscal 18, which totals $161,795,442. more
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Raising city revenues without more taxes
To the Editor: When Warwick needs more money to fund the city budget they can do one of two things. They can raise taxes on the 80,000 citizens that live here or they can increase total-tax-revenue (TTR) without raising taxes-to-taxpayers (TTT). Here are more
NEW TURF: Hendricken’s new turf field was installed in recent weeks. A brand new scoreboard will also be installed within the next month.
New turf installed at Hendricken
After being approved last summer, Hendricken’s new turf field was installed in recent weeks, in time for the upcoming fall season. Its new scoreboard is on school grounds, as well, and that will be … more
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Westbay Farm produced 24,000 pounds of produce last year in its best harvest ever. Here, volunteers count and sort snap peas.
Westbay Farm opens all-organic produce stand
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Hard work and favorable weather combined to create the first farm stand at Westbay Farm, with fresh produce available at a 30 percent discount to people on food assistance programs. more
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Could a teachers' contract be that far away?
In a quick vote that went undetected by those not attuned to School Committee procedures, the committee approved Tuesday night what could be a path to a teachers contract. The 4 to 1 vote was to accept the proposal offering teachers 3 percent wage more
MAKING CONTACT: John Procaccini takes a rip at a pitch in the strike zone.
North Providence-Smithfield powers past PAL 14s
The Warwick PAL 14s were upended by North Providence-Smithfield, 10-0, in five innings during the opening round of the state tournament at Paine Field in Coventry on Sunday night. Tyler Amore was chased from the mound more
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Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian.
$813,124 awarded in CDBG funds
By JOHN HOWELL -- Mayor Scott Avedisian has announced the distribution of $813,124 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. more
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Police Log
RAN A RED LIGHT While on a fixed traffic post at Wilde's Corner monitoring traffic on July 5 around 9:28 p.m., Officer Jacob Elderkin observed a car traveling east on West Shore Road that ran a red light. The car then had its lights turned off and turned more
William H. McDevitt
William H. McDevitt, 89, died Saturday, June 24, at home. He was the beloved husband of Huberta R. (Maher) McDevitt. They were married for 62 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the … more
Teachers dismiss mediated pact offer
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick School Committee is ready to agree on a new mediated contract, which would end over two years of bitter disputes between the school administration and the Warwick Teachers' Union (WTU). However, the union maintained on more
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Closing the gap
Closing the gap As seen from 2,400 feet up, the final 600-foot link to a longer Green Airport runway is easily identified. Comprising an area of 70 acres, the process of extending Runway 5 to 8,700 feet has taken about two years following the relocation more
HALLWAY CONFERENCE: George Hanley, center, who organized the protest, and alerted the media via their Facebook pages, talks outside the office of House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
Car tax bills in mail, Mattiello reaffirms pledge to eliminate tax
By JOHN HOWELL Warwick isn't waiting any longer to send out car tax bills. Mayor Scott Avedisian said yesterday bills should be arriving by this Friday and should the state $9.2 billion budget be approved as passed by the House, which would remove 21,000 more
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WHAT’S ON THE MENU: Camp Director, Monique Rossi outlines scheduled lunches for the month.
School's out, but they're still learning
By JOSH FAIOLA The Boys & Girls Club of Warwick summer camp is running at capacity at the Masonic Youth Center. While the camp has a waiting list, it caps the campers at 150 to help preserve and maintain the grounds they use. The Boys & Girls Club of" more
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