Warwick Beacon
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By JOHN HOWELL The Speaker of the House has no intention of altering his plan to bring car tax relief to the owners of motor vehicles even though the state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 is in limbo. But Cranston isn't waiting for
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By John Howell
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7/5/17
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Warwick resident Richard Baribault, 42, one of two men accused in the slaying of Fernando Silva, a sailing nomad known affectionately as “Captain Fredy,” in the early morning hours of August 1, …
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/5/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY
Reverend Roland Simoneau couldn’t quite explain how, but he has known since he was a little boy that he was meant to be a priest.
“The most significant day of my life was …
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/5/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY The fate of whether or not municipal employees and teachers will have their contracts extended indefinitely until they reach terms for a new contract now lies solely in the hands of Governor Gina Raimondo, as the bill that originated in
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by Ethan Hartley
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7/5/17
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BANK ROBBERY On Sunday July 2 at 1:17 p.m., Warwick Police responded to the TD Bank located at 2625 West Shore Road for a report of a male subject who had entered the bank and passed a note demanding money. According to a press release, the suspect
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7/5/17
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As of yesterday, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) began offering free in-state commuter rail trips between Providence, Wickford Junction and T.F Green stations through the end of …
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By Josh Faiola
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7/5/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY A group of about 50 volunteers proved everybody can make a difference in the world, as they rolled up their sleeves, donned trash bags and plastic gloves while braving forceful gusts of wind and helped clean up large swaths of garbage
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by Ethan Hartley
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7/5/17
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Donna J. Conway, 57, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Women & Infants Hospital. She was the beloved companion of Deborah A. Carle.
She was a daughter of the late Edward F. and Bertha M. …
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7/5/17
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Raymond F. O’Rourke, age 91, of Audubon Road, Warwick, died on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Brentwood Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Laura M. (Shea) O’Rourke.
Born in Providence, …
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7/5/17
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The rain didn't stop them Warwick firefighters (from left) Rick Mernick, Mike Carreiro, Matt Richards and Joe D'Antonio assisted Ward 3 Councilman Tim Howe in cleaning up the yard of an 87-year-old constituent. Howe said he and the crew filled the
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7/4/17
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A Tuesday without rain Tuesday cruise nights are back and in full swing at Oakland Beach thanks to the Greater Warwick Lions Club, but it really wasn't until last Tuesday that the good weather cooperated. The Tuesday cruise nights have been a part of the
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7/1/17
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Last week, two pit bulls broke free of their enclosure and attacked a Warwick man and his small dog on Titus Lane, resulting in Warwick Police Officer John Zaborski discharging his firearm to cease …
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/30/17
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It's a warp The north shaft to the rental car and commuter parking garage on Jefferson Boulevard that ties into the Interlink is offering a glimpse of the future with an architect rendering of City Centre. The giant wrap was completed last week as part
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6/30/17
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Should municipal employees and teachers in Rhode Island have their contracts automatically extended while new contracts are negotiated?
That is the question being mulled by the Rhode Island House …
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/30/17
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By PETE FONTAINE It's summer, and Ruby Willis, Chris Regicorte and Serenity MCcArdle are getting an educational experience of their lifetimes filled with travel and music. But their days don't include things like soaking up the sun and enjoying a day at
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By Pete Fontaine
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6/29/17
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Standing behind a giant "Joe Trillo for Governor" sign, the former Republican State Representative and honorary chair of the Rhode Island for Trump campaign got the loudest cheer Tuesday night when …
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6/29/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Tommy McGovern, Steve Wolfenden, Richard Cole and Derek Smith were working on the House of Horrors at Rocky Point Park Tuesday. Of course, as all those who know the history of Rocky Point, the House of Horrors closed when the amusement
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By John Howell
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6/29/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Eight of the 10 workers from the East Greenwich Northeast Region facility of Airgas USA, the country's leading single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and related supplies, are entering their fifth week of striking in order to
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By Ethan Hartley
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6/29/17
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LARCENY On June 6 at approximately 8:40 a.m., Officer Christian Vargas was dispatched to the Gorton Junior High School at 150 Draper Ave. for the report of a storage shed having been broken into. Several pieces of lawn equipment were allegedly stolen,
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6/29/17
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Getting a hand on bullying A blank wall outside the Veterans Memorial Junior High cafeteria has become a canvas for positive student expression aimed at reminding their peers of the importance of being kind, helpful and inclusive to others according to
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6/29/17
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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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Residents at the Brookdale West Bay Assisted Living Community on West Shore Road in Warwick are able to enjoy Narragansett Bay both outdoors and now indoors.
Thanks to Little Rhody Rembrandts …
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By Anessa Petteruti
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6/29/17
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This is the tale of Ollie’s great escape; the very thing we feared could happen on one of our visits to upstate New York.
Carol had taken measures to ensure the day would never come. Last …
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By John Howell
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6/29/17
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Jessica J. Paolozzi, R.N., age 32, of Lakeview Drive, Narragansett, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2017.
Born in South Kingstown, the daughter of Peter P. and Melanie J. (Couch) Paolozzi of …
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6/27/17
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Tax bills should be arriving by the end of this week, but don’t be alarmed if you’re missing something.
No, the city isn’t handing out passes on motor vehicle taxes, although for about …
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By John Howell
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6/27/17
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