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STUDENT DASHBOARD: With a glance, Warwick summer school director Tim Kane can tell what students have completed and whether they are keeping pace with the program.
Summer school, computer based instruction draws to a close
By JOHN HOWELL Toll Gate English teacher Kathy Newman didn't have to leave her desk to know exactly how the students bent over their Chromebooks were performing. She looked at her computer and could see which ones were keeping pace with the work. The more
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CRUNCHING NUMBERS: A chart from the report shows estimated annual operating costs for each scenario.
Report analyzes potential costs of Amtrak stop at T.F. Green Airport
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), more
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Diann C. (Jordan) Lavigne
Diann C. (Jordan) Lavigne, age 71, of Tidewater Drive, Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Herbert D. and Alva J. … more
Where can the water go?
Where can the water go? Ward 3 Councilman Timothy Howe vented his frustration at Monday night's Council meeting over the long-standing condition on a section of Lakeshore Drive where a combination of water from wetlands on one side and Warwick Pond on more
Alexandrea Pouliot, ranked number 1 in her class, displayed a deep care for the world around her, being the Founder and Executive Officer of the Environmental Club. She was an actor and stage technician in school plays, a Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon member, and an athlete: participating in field hockey and unified volleyball. Additionally, Pouliot held internships through the Tyco Women in Technology program, and as a URI lab assistant. Pouliot was widely recognized for her efforts, receiving 12 awards throughout her high school years including the Bausch and Lomb Science Award, URI Book Award, US Army Outstanding Student Award, Pilgrim Outstanding Student for Math and Science for years, and 1st in the state for the Italian Contest Exam. “My teachers, especially those in the maths and sciences, have been absolutely wonderful, fostering my curiosity and answering my questions,” wrote Pouliot, “My parents are also incredibly supportive and have helped me to balance my life and succeed.” When asked what motivated her to excel, Pouliot wrote, “I am truly passionate about school, I am curious and I really want to understand everything.” Pouliot will be attending The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the fall; she plans to major in Biochemical Engineering.
2017 Top 10 Pilgrim students
By ISABELLA ZAINYEH -- Pilgrim's Class of 2017 had many accomplishments, and the top ten students in the graduating class were no exception. They put countless hours into school or community activities, and achieved great academic recognition. more
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Madeline E. Caron (left), with her daughter, Christine Squallucci, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday at Chelos on Post Road surrounded by friends and family.
Longtime Warwick resident turns 100
If there is a secret to aging gracefully, Madeline E. Caron seems to have found it. Caron turned 100 years young on Sunday and celebrated with friends and family at Chelos on Post Road. more
Police Log
SHOPLIFTING On July 10 at approximately 12:49 p.m. Officer Paul White and other members of the department responded to the Warwick Avenue Stop and Shop for a report of a shoplifting in progress. Dispatch reported that a male wearing a blue shirt and more
Car tax bills still in limbo
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Scott Avedisian believes he's one of the few who has paid their car taxes. That's because he didn't wait for a bill in the mail but, rather, went online. Tax bills for the city's 109,000 vehicles registered in the city for a total more
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Fire Dept. special operations benefit from grant funding
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick Fire Department is able to provide unique, lifesaving services to Warwick and its surrounding communities - including a specialized rescue team, a 660-gallon fire foam response truck, a hazmat unit and three emergency more
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PARK LINEUP: Gov. Gina Raimondo and Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse all shared memories as officials gathered Friday to celebrate 10 pathway signs created for the park by Leadership Rhode Island.
Path to the past
By JOHN HOWELL Senator Sheldon Whitehouse stated the obvious Friday and had everyone laughing. They could relate to what he was talking about. Whitehouse, along with Senator Jack Reed, Governor Gina Raimondo, Mayor Scott Avedisian, DEM Director Janet more
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JENNIFER YAKES
Dog tag restores a fatherly connection
Jennifer Yakes had just woken up Thursday and didn’t know what to think when a friend texted her that somebody had found her father’s dog tags. “It’s in the Beacon,” insisted the … more
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GETTING DOWN THE DETAILS: Engineers reviewed plans with homeowners as to where to place a sewer connection to their home.
Homeowners question possible $20K sewer assessments
By JOHN HOWELL Few disputed Thursday evening that the rest of Governor Francis Farms should get sewers, but many questioned why they should cost almost $20,000 per single-family home when folks just down the street paid assessments based on $82 per more
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WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION: Anita Jacobson, clinical associate professor at URI’s College of Pharmacy, is pictured with pharmacist Christina Procaccianti at her business, Green Line Apothecary in South Kingstown. The independent pharmacy is the first in the nation to offer a singe-dose of doxycycline as a Lyme disease preventive without a doctors order.
Unprecedented Lyme treatment shows promise at URI
In the first program of its kind in the nation, local pharmacies are offering eligible consumers on-site antibiotic treatment to reduce the chance of developing Lyme disease. The initiative is the result of collaborative practice agreements among the more
A majority for mentoring
A majority for mentoring House Majority Leader Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (left) and Senate Majority Leader Sen. Michael McCaffrey recently joined Jo-Anne Schofield, president and CEO of Mentor Rhode Island in a show of support for the program that matches more
Could Amtrak service be coming to T.F. Green?
Should Rhode Island bring Amtrak service to T.F. Green?
The Federal Railroad Administration has published a study in coordination with RIDOT and Amtrak to assess the feasibility of bringing Amtrak service to T.F. Green Airport. It's now up to the state to decide if the cost is worth it. more
Signs of investment in Rocky Point
At Mayor Scott Avedisian's invitation, tomorrow morning at 10:30 the state's congressional delegation, along with city elected officials, will gather at the Rocky Point Park arch to commemorate another development on the property. There have been other more
4th quarter honors posted at Vets
The following students achieved high honors or honors for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 school year at Warwick Veterans Memorial Junior High School: GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Abraham Abuhaical, Jasmine Alpert, Azael Alvarez, Chase Andersen, Connor more
The main gymnasium in the midst of renovation. You can see where a large section of ducting was removed from the rear wall.
$8.3 million Vets rehab proceeding ahead of schedule
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Major construction work to modernize various features at Warwick Veterans Junior High School are underway and ahead of schedule, and should be complete by December 2017. more
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Frontier Airlines will now be flying to eight cities from T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, following Tuesday's announcement.
New frontiers open to T.F. Green
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Adventure seekers and those missing out-of-state family members have six new reasons to rejoice, as Frontier Airlines announced Tuesday they would be expanding their low-fare services to six more cities out of T.F. Green Airport this fall and next spring. more
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Aldrich may end up being a school again
By JOHN HOWELL -- It was built as a high school, transitioned into a junior high school and then closed when Warwick secondary schools were consolidated a year ago. Now, Aldrich could reopen as a school. more
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Police Log
DISORDERLY Officer Matthew Higgins and John Zaborski were dispatched to the Hilton Garden on Thurber Street on July 2 around 9:13 p.m. for a report of suspicious activity in the parking lot. At the scene the officers checked the area for a suspect more
Warwick resident, Erin Taylor (middle) takes a selfie with Kim Hooper (left) and Alison Fracassa (right), fellow members of Team We Will.
Fighting cancer: 'We dont cry, we ride bikes'
By JOSH FAIOLA -- In times of extreme difficulty, people look to their friends and family to lean on. However, a difficult time will not stop the family of Erin Taylor, Alison Fracassa, Kim Hooper and Megan Higgins from standing strong. more
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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Allie Saker, of Johnston, began her work as a page at 16. Now 21, she recently finished up her last session as a head page, moving up through the ranks due to her dedication and positive attitude.
Pages deliver youthful energy at State House
By ETHAN HARTLEY Are you a high school or college student? Are you looking to get into a career in politics? Maybe you hate politics, but want to gain a better understanding of how it functions? Perhaps you're simply tired of your boring routine and more
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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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