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Police Log
BACKHOE BREAKOUT While on patrol on Jefferson Boulevard on May 9 around 11:30 a.m. Officer Gregory Johnson noticed a heavy duty backhoe traveling south. The backhoe was between lanes and did not appear to have any company markings on it, and did not have more
MOST ACCIDENTS: Of the four operational roundabouts in Apponaug, this one at the intersection of Greenwich Avenue and Veterans Memorial Drive recorded 30 accidents during the period of Jan. 1 to May 5. During the same period last year, five accidents were recorded at the intersection.
Delays & bumper cars...but just wait
By JOHN HOWELL Designed to improve the flow of traffic and reduce the volume of accidents, Apponaug's roundabouts so far have failed on both counts. The interruption in the flow of traffic, which has city and state authorities suggesting motorists should more
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100 ROSES: Deering Middle School students held up a rose for each victim during the reading of the 100 names. Pictured is Aislynn Lea.
A place of hope
Jody King had only one word for the newly opened Station Fire Memorial Park in West Warwick: “Wow.” “It was really Rhode Island that built this,” said King, who lost his brother Tracy to … more
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CCRI grads told to never forget they are resilient, think of education when they yawn
By JOHN HOWELL The Community College of Rhode Island Class of 2017 were reminded Friday that earning a diploma isn't easy. They were also told to think of their education when they yawn, remember they are resilient and to take risks. Jazmin Delacruz, the more
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Mayor Scott Avedisian, member of the House of Hope Community Development Corporation and other officials joined on the stairs of Fair House to officially recognize its new role as permanent housing for 10 homeless people.
Fair House takes on new role as home for homeless
By ANESSA PETTERUTI The dream in 1820 to build a Greek revival on a hill in Pawtuxet has been reincarnated almost 200 years later. With the cutting of a ribbon Monday, Fair Street welcomed new residents to the neighborhood and a new role of the mansion more
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Sonia Nieto exhorts RIC grads to use 4 L’s: ‘Love, Learn, Live & Laugh’
Rhode Island College celebrated its 163rd undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence. RIC conferred 1,765 undergraduate degrees in the … more
3rd quarter honors listed at Pilgrim High
The following students have earned third quarter honors at Pilgrim High School: GRADE NINE HIGH HONORS: Giana D. Alviti, Isabella D. Alviti, Giana Amaral, Angelina N. Antonizio, Demitri Ayres, Samantha E. Befumo, Julianne Bergeron, Sydni R. Bigelli, more
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Raymond O’Brien
Raymond O’Brien, age 71, of Spring Green Road, Warwick, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the husband of Eileen J. (Mackie) O’Brien. … more
An option for local pension plans
It's hard to believe given the small size of our state, but Rhode Island has 150 municipal pension plans. These plans provide retirement security for the hard-working municipal employees who devote their careers to serving our local more
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GREAT SEASONS: Hendricken's Kyle Negren possesses the ball behind North Kingstown's goal earlier this season.
Lacrosse teams shining in Warwick
The quality of lacrosse around Warwick this season has been tremendous. Pilgrim, Toll Gate and Hendricken have all been awfully tough to beat during the regular season this spring, as the three Warwick schools have combined more
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Treasurers land at church yard sale including boat that's been arround world
By ANESSA PETTERUTI A dinghy that has been around the world will be for sale at the Asbury United Methodist Church's Yard Sale this Saturday. Asbury has been hosting yard sales for about forty years and without question the dinghy is a first. The story more
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FROM THE MOTHER PLANT: Barry Blair takes a cutting from the “mother plant” to commence a seeding that will be relocated to the grow room.
Growing pot: Lucrative opportunity, medical miracle
While the state considers legalizing recreational marijuana and city and town leaders look to set guidelines on its development, local corporations are now preparing to cultivate, process, and sell … more
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Growing pot: Lucrative opportunity, medical miracle
By TIM FORSBERG While the state considers legalizing recreational marijuana and city and town leaders look to set guidelines on its development, local corporations are now preparing to cultivate, process, and sell both medical and recreational cannabis. more
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BEELEY
Father charged with neglect in death of 7-month-old daughter
Warwick Police were expected to arraign Ryan Beeley, 37 of 3 Airway Road with on charges of Cruelty to or Neglect of a Child Wednesday following the death of his 7-month old daughter Willow Ramos … more
Wayne J. Flaherty
Wayne J. Flaherty, 57, a retired employee for the former Ladd School for the State of RI passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of … more
cop log
WET GETAWAY Officer Ryan Lancaster responded to the Rhode Island Mall Sears on April 26 at 5:32 p.m. for a report of a shoplifting in progress. While enroute, he was advised by dispatch that the store's loss prevention team were chasing the suspect more
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DEM aims to have Palmer Ave. access to Rocky Point open this summer
Lisa Primiano is hopeful the Palmer Avenue entrance to Rocky Point Park will open for parking and vistas of the park and bay by the summer. The Department of Environmental Management Director of Planning and Development also disclosed that more
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$10M surplus brightens budget debate
By JOHN HOWELL With the prospect the city could close the 2016 fiscal year with a $10 million surplus and complete the current year with an additional $2 million, Mayor Scott Avedisian has proposed a $310.5 million city budget, an increase of $11.8 more
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ALL ABOUT THE ACL: Garrison Potter presents his project on ACL physical therapy.
In graduation home stretch: seniors present projects
By TESSA ROY Pilgrim High School was filled with nervous but hopeful students on Thursday as they prepared to fulfill one of their final graduation requirements; their senior project presentations. Principal Gerry Habershaw made himself accessible for more
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WHERE THEY'LL PLAY: Construction materials wait to be transformed into kennel and indoor run areas for dogs.
EG Animal Protection League lays out plan for new Cranston home
By TESSA ROY The East Greenwich Animal Protection League abruptly, but miraculously, found foster or adoptive homes for all of their animals last month when it was suddenly given a deadline to remove all of them from its current location on Hallene Road more
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THE SQUARE AT THE SQUARE: The 4 Corners Coffee, the bright blue cafe near Hoxsie Four Corners, opened last week to an outpouring of support of customers anxious to sample their specialty doughnuts that are also square.
Now RI has a `big blue doughnut'
By JOHN HOWELL Paint it blue, give it a name that's easy to remember, bake something nobody else has and if the first week is any indication, a location that couldn't make it whether they sold tacos, coffee, take out home style cooking or egg rolls this more
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Russell I. Maymon
Russell I. Maymon, age 88, of Dickens Street, Warwick, died at home on Friday, May 12, 2017. He was the husband of Margaret J. (Koucheravy) Maymon. They were married for 56 years. Born in … more
George T. Christianson
George T. Christianson, 87, of Warwick died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Barbara L. (Brennan) Christianson. Born in … more
Zachary D'Andrea pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts.
D'Andrea deals as Pats down Hawks
Pilgrim displayed why any team should fight until the very end with its performance on Tuesday. Down four runs right out of the gate against Hendricken, the Pats fought back behind a stellar pitching effort from senior more
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All for a wish
All for a wish Bethany O'Connor, owner of Bethany O Photography, and Kelly LaChance Guertin, owner of Bellani Maternity, recently hosted a Mama & Me for Charity to benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. To celebrate Mother's Day, Bethany O more
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