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Cranston resident Gina Russo survived the the Station Nightclub fire in 2003, and was the keynote speaker at the 2017 Rhode Island Preparedness Conference.
Station Nightclub survivor: Always prepare for the worst
By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD -- Gina Russo spoke at the 2017 Rhode Island Preparedness Conference about surviving the Station Club fire and how she refused to be a victim and would choose to be a survivor instead. more
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Tropical beach?
Tropical beach? From the looks of it, Lauren and Brandon Palana found a tropical isle while kayaking. The truth is they were a short paddle away from Conimicut Point, where they launched Sunday afternoon. Their destination, a great place to enjoy the more
Brenda J. Cipriano
Brenda J. Cipriano, 51, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at home. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of Joan (Turbitt) Cipriano and the late Norman L. Cipriano, Sr. Brenda is survived by … more
Superintendent Philip Thornton
Thornton builds case for capital school bond
By JOHN HOWELL -- Usually, school administrators go out of their way to show off what is best in school. Starting Wednesday, Aug. 23, however, and continuing every Wednesday until Nov. 8, the department will showcase what needs to be improved. more
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SAMMY THE SQUIRREL: Sammy goes nuts for Rhode Island on his first trip here.
Low fares taking off at Green
By RYAN CHAMPLIN -- Monday marked a big day for Rhode Island with the inaugural flight of the new daily service of Frontier Airline’s direct flights from Denver, Colorado and Orlando, Florida to Green Airport in Warwick. more
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STUDENT WITH A PLAN: Gov. Raimondo talks with Alfred Guertin Jr. and his son Levi during registration. A Pilgrim graduate, Levi has his sights set on becoming an environmental officer with the Department of Environmental Management. His father said the decision to go to CCRI was "a no brainer."
Free CCRI tuition a 'no brainer'
By JOHN HOWELL -- 2017 Pilgrim graduate James Kozusko plans to be an accountant, so it's not surprising he did the math when two years of free tuition at the Community College of Rhode Island became available on Aug. 3. more
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Police Log - Stolen smokes
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On July 29 at approximately 11:17 p.m., Officer Aaron Kay was dispatched to East Avenue for a report of a black van with a possible intoxicated driver traveling east. The reporting party stated that the van entered the Route more
LOCAL HERO: A portrait photograph of Donald H. Rubery, who was born in Warwick on April 23, 1918.
Toll Gate tandem helps remember WWII silent hero
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- One Toll Gate High School student and teacher team has made sure that the story of Warwick-born Sergeant Donald H. Rubery will be heard, and that his sacrifice will never be forgotten. more
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FIRST MATE: Tim Fallon and his 5-year-old son Ben sailed their Beetle Cat Reminder to a first place finish in the weekend regatta hosted by Edgewood Yacht Club.
Since 1921 Beetles have proven to be cool cats
By JOHN HOWELL -- They haven't really changed with time, and that's what gives Beetle Cats appeal. more
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LOTS TO PICK FROM: Held at the end of the Friday work day, more than 150 school employees turned out for the picnic hosted by the school administration.
After summer of work, school workers treated to picnic
By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD -- While students are preparing for a new school year, the folks over at the Warwick school department are winding down after a constructive summer full of cleaning and renovations. more
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John L. Mitchell Jr.
John L. Mitchell Jr., 58, an employee for Greenwich Insulation for many years, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Monica C. “Tina” (Savory) … more
More on the Apponaug roundabout
To the Editor: June Flori sent a letter to the Beacon about the difficulties in using the roundabout, which she mistakenly calls a rotary. A roundabout calls for reduced speeds due to the smaller diameter than a rotary. This is so typical of people in more
Robert J. Willard
Robert J. Willard, 61, a retired toolmaker, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Greenwood Center in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen J. (Leach) Willard for 30 years. Born in … more
Mary Ellen Grady
Mary Ellen Grady, 57, of Warwick, a Sales Associate in the Electrical Industry, died Monday, August 7, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the … more
Tracy Ann Petrarca-Petrella
Tracy Ann Petrarca-Petrella, 47, passed away in August of 2017. Born in Providence, she was a loving daughter of the late Frank A. Petrarca, Jr. and Carol A. (Fleming) Petrarca, and stepdaughter … more
Toasting 100 years
Toasting 100 years On Tuesday morning, Mayor Scott Avedisian invited fellow Providence College alumni to City Hall for a photograph session to honor the 100th anniversary of the founding of Providence College. After the formal photographs, Mayor more
Patriots first NFL team to purchase private planes
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The New England Patriots have long been trendsetters - pioneering schemes, plays and personnel groupings that have caused heartbreak and migraines for opposing coaches. Now they're the first to buy their own planes to travel to games. more
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State budget earmarks $4M for opioid crisis
By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD -- Gov. Gina Raimondo flagged $4 million of the 2017 budget to combat the opioid crisis plaguing Rhode Island and enlisted a task force to confront the complicated issues surrounding the problem. more
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The new runway extension as it neared completion, taken from the air by Beacon publisher, John Howell.
Longer runway opens Monday
By JOHN HOWELL -- It's almost ready after more than a decade of various proposals, public hearings and even a lawsuit initiated by the City Council. On Monday sometime around 10 p.m., the new runway extension at T.F. Green will be officially unveiled. more
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Ladouceur: City should pay for repaving on sewer projects
By JOHN HOWELL -- Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladouceur is arguing that it is “only fair” that the city pay for the cost of repaving roads when sewers are brought to a neighborhood, not the homeowners and businesses that will gain sewers. more
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GROUND BROKEN: The foundation has been laid for the new 2,000-square-foot addition at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center. The building will become a new café and dining space for its culinary arts program.
New CareerTech café to open in December
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The next generation of culinary artists will have a brand new space to hone their skills and receive a professional certification before they even graduate high school. more
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Police Log
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE While on routine patrol heading west on Airport Road on July 26, Officer Alfred Silveira observed a Nissan Altima operating in the left hand lane with both driver side tires in the eastbound lane over the double yellow lines. more
LOVING IT: Harry the Great Pyrenees enjoys a pet from PVD Pups co-founder Liberty Luciano.
Tails wag in celebration of PVD Pups anniversary
By JACQUELYN MOOREHEAD -- Harry is a slouch. But that's just what PVD Pups looks for in a companion dog to lighten the hearts of travelers at T.F. Green Airport. more
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TIM McCANDLESS
Boy Scouts program sees first growth in 15 years
By JOHN HOWELL & TIM FORSBERG In the last year the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America has experienced a 3.9 percent growth in the number of participants with more than 11,000 in its programs. It's a statistic that Tim McCandless proudly more
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ALL TOGETHER NOW: Residents of the Cornerstone Adult Day Center pose with their handmade paper creations.
20 years of linking elder care resources in RI
By ETHAN HARTLEY What started as an idea for four independent elderly care organizations to work together to better respond to changes in the healthcare industry has, in the 20 years since, evolved into the one of the state's most comprehensive, more
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