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Mayor turns up heat on teacher talks
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Scott Avedisian has stepped up efforts to settle a teacher contract, calling for mediation sessions in addition to the meeting scheduled for May 23 on May 30 and then an all-day session starting at 8 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on more
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Layoffs possible for 31 teachers
By TESSA ROY A total of 31 teachers were laid off at the School Committee meeting Tuesday night, but the administration says they could be recalled to their jobs depending on approval of the school budget. Superintendent Philip Thornton released a more
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SUPPORT SYSTEM: Joy LaTorre (center), who organized a Mother’s Day Tea for mothers who lost a child to drug addiction, poses with Sherri Flaherty (at right) and Diane Lang at the event on Sunday.
Grieving mothers unite to confront stigma of drug addiction losses
By TESSA ROY Joy LaTorre, a nurse practitioner and part-time URI professor, knows first hand how stigma surrounding drug addiction affects grieving parents who have lost children to overdoses. Some [parents] I've talked to feel like they don't have a" more
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IT’S THE LAW: Superior Court Judge Brian Stern told parents about his job and about Rhode Island’s alcohol laws.
Vivid reminder that prom, alcohol don`t mix
By TESSA ROY Prom and graduation season is full of talks about dresses, dancing and college, but it's also a time to have serious discussions about underage drinking and drunk driving. That's a conversation Bob Houghtaling, Director of the East Greenwich more
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ART IN THE FAMILY: Artist Rhiannon Smith (far left) gets some help from fiancé Jason Musone and her children, Clayton, 20, Selene, 14, and Wesley, 10, in showing off a few pieces of her artwork.
From homeless to hopeful
By TESSA ROY Warwick native Rhiannon Smith and her family are set to start living in a new condo in Wickford this month, but theirs is no ordinary move. Their move in date, May 15, will mark five years since she moved into project-based housing in North more
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Police Log
SHOPLIFTING On April 28 around 3:16 p.m., Officers Christian Vargas and Timothy Tavares were dispatched to the Bald Hill Road Target for a report of two females in custody for shoplifting. At the scene they met with a member of the store's asset more
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Spared
Spared Warwick firefighters quickly doused a fire that started in a garage in the rear of the historic Caleb Greene Homestead at Apponaug Four Corners Tuesday night about 10:15. According to Assistant Chief James Kenney, firefighters had the fire under more
Sherman students strive to read 100,000 pages in 5 days
By ISABELLA ZAINHEH Next week is a big week for Warren A. Sherman Elementary School: it's reading week! This year the school is challenging students to read as much as possible; in past years students have collectively read 100,000 pages. There will be a more
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74 Toll Gate seniors to be inducted to honor society
Toll Gate High School will hold its Rhode Island Honor Society installation on Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. in the Toll Gate High School auditorium. Greetings will be presented by Miss Candace Caluori, Principal of Toll Gate High School. A speech will be more
In leadership program
In leadership program Twelve Salve Regina University sophomores, including English communications major and Toll Gate graduate Rebecca Sock of Warwick, has been selected for an innovative leadership development program run by the Pell Center. Named in more
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James Scotti
James Scotti, 78, of Warwick, Rhode Island, lost a valiant and dignified battle with cancer on the morning of Saturday, May 6, 2017. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family and loved … more
Rain didn’t stop them
Rain didn't stop them Ten brave souls stood in the rain Saturday to learn about the history, the ecology and what makes Mary's Creek so unique. The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission's presentation included information about the use of Mary's more
A WINNER: Sixth grader Aroo Jang with the drawing that won her a medal in the art competition.
A night filled with art
A night filled with art Cedar Hill School students and parents filled the school Thursday for an evening of the arts that, in addition to work that covered corridor walls, included musical performances, dancing and poetry readings. Two artistic works, more
Heart stent procedure now used in emergency
By JOHN HOWELL As mounting losses and efforts to become part of a larger health care system based in Boston commanded the spotlight, without fanfare a new level of service started at Kent Hospital last week with the first emergency coronary angioplasty. more
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UP FOR AUCTION: The saw tooth building that was once part of the Apponaug Mill will go up for auction should the original owner not exercise a right of first refusal.
Roundabout walls there so you can`t see around them
By JOHN HOWELL So what are those circulator stonewalls doing in the center of the Apponaug roundabouts? Didn't anyone clue in designers that you can't see through stone and if the walls weren't there motorists would have a clear view of roundabout more
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SUPPORTING THE UNION: Joseph and Elizabeth Bottella have put 12 children plus grandchildren through Warwick Schools. Joseph said “This is the worst I’ve ever seen it” of the schools.
Teachers picket, Thornton confirms 31 layoff notices
“This is my 30th year, and for my entire career I’ve been protesting,” said Pilgrim history teacher Michael Costello as the Teachers Union picketed City Hall on Thursday afternoon. Costello, … more
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Police Log
STOLEN PLOW Officer Manuel Pacheco was dispatched to Deirdra Court on April 28 around 9:05 p.m. for a report of a plow that had been taken from a resident's driveway. At the home he met with the reporting party, who stated that at approximately 7:30 p.m. more
KEEPING IT CLEAN: On a recent visit to Buckeye Brook, Branton Elleman from the Department of Environmental Management brushed clean the white strip anchored in the brook so that volunteers could count fish.
Buckeyes return, but too early to forecast run
By JOHN HOWELL The buckeyes are back. A few fish returned as early as February to spawn but colder weather in March shut down the runs and the Buckeye Brook Coalition that keeps an eye on such things, and has done so for years, didn't see it pick up more
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Gaspee license plates would 'reclaim' Rhode Island’s role in history
Representative Joseph McNamara and Senator Erin Lynch Prata have introduced legislation to create a license plate to benefit the Gaspee Days Committee. The plates would serve to commemorate the … more
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Diversity within ranks aim to firefighter legislation
To the Editor:Mr. Elliot, thank you for being so concerned about R.I. public safety officers’ feelings, but unfortunately you have the facts of Rep. Bennett’s legislation completely … more
Collector's Sale of Estates
CITY OF WARWICK COLLECTOR’S SALE OF ESTATES FOR TAXES AND/OR ASSESSMENTS DUE AND UNPAID The undersigned, Tax Collector, of the City of Warwick, hereby gives notice that she will sell at … more
Armenian community spreads awareness of genocide through theatre
By OLIVIA PERREAULT The Armenian Genocide holds a significant role in world history, yet it barely gets covered in schools nationwide. In order to continue educating the public of this disastrous event, the Armenian Community of Rhode Island presented a more
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Library series celebrates 375 years of Warwick history
The Warwick Historical Society and their guests, the Warwick Commission on Historical Cemeteries and the Pawtuxet Rangers, will conduct for a five-part celebration of 375 years of Warwick history at Warwick Public Library on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. On April more
BUBBLE GUY: Keith Michael Johnson is surrounded by one of his bubble creations.
Bubbles are fun for all in ‘Bubbleology’ show coming to Ocean State Theatre
Unlike many performers who warn audiences not to try stunts themselves, Keith Michael Johnson wants those who see his Bubbleology show to try what they see at home. “I hope they remember … more
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Amy L. Bell
Amy L. Bell, 39, of Warwick died Wednesday surrounded by her family at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center. Born in Warwick, a daughter of Joseph R. and Patricia (Bush) Bell, Jr. of … more
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