On every Thanksgiving since 1972, the Bishop Hendricken and Toll Gate football teams have squared off on the gridiron, but that won't be the case this year. Hendricken will be idle for the first time since 1971 as the Titans
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By Matt Metcalf
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11/28/16
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It looks just like it did before the fire, but looks can be deceiving. The new Building C of Westgate condominiums on Quaker lane is remarkably similar, yet vastly different, than the structure that was rapidly consumed by fire on March
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By John Howell
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11/27/16
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It's tough to get touches when you're behind arguably the two best running backs in the state. That has been a reality for Hendricken junior Devin Rivet, who has taken a back seat to standout rushers Matt DiTondo and Kwity
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By Matt Metcalf
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11/26/16
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On April 11, 1840, a severe rainstorm that lasted two days hit Johnston. Water behind the then upper Simmonsville dam rose, and on the morning of the 13th, the dike gave way. A wall of water 11 feet high rushed downstream, collapsing another dam and
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By Tim Forsberg
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11/26/16
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In a ceremony filled with pageantry, the largest class of firefighter recruits in the city's history took the oath of office Tuesday night before the packed grand ballroom of the Crowne Plaza. The class of 24 recruits gives the department
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By John Howell
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11/26/16
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In the wake of the triumph of President-Elect Trump and the secured Republican advantage in the federal legislature, the Democrat party is beyond a state of flux. They are despondent, distressed, and burdened with disbelief regarding the results of the
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By Christopher Curran
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11/26/16
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In the wake of the presidential election, some Warwick residents feel slighted by the xenophobic, racist and downright rude behavior stemming from President-elect Donald Trump's campaign. They have created Resist Hate RI, a grassroots
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By Harry Kane
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11/26/16
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After more than 40 years of counter-clockwise traffic around the core of Apponaug Village, two-way travel was restored to Veterans Memorial Drive and its extension Tuesday, but don't count on a GPS knowing. While there were delays,
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By John Howell
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11/25/16
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Thanks to the actions of an off-duty West Warwick firefighter, a pug dog was rescued from the home at 436 Sandy Lane Tuesday at 4:46 p.m. According to Warwick Battalion Chief Robert Bubar, the off-duty firefighters spotted flames in the
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/25/16
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Local comedians Mike Murray and Bill Simas have laughed their comedy night fundraising venture, Funny 4 Funds, right into the Rhode Island Comedy Hall of Fame.
And thanks to their efforts during …
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By Tim Forsberg
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11/25/16
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JEWELRY HEIST According to a Warwick Police Department Facebook post on November 22, officers are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspected jewelry thief. According to their post, on November 18 sometime between 10 and 10:30 a.m., a
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11/25/16
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To the Editor: In Christopher Curran's Views on the News Thursday, November 17 edition he offers an explanation of the electoral victory of Donald Trump, describing the flaws and mistakes of Secretary Clinton and her campaign , the ongoing email saga and
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11/25/16
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Matt Metcalf and Jacob Marrocco chat with Toll Gate's Teagan Stringfellow, Anthony Vann, Rory Dobbins and Bobby Lisi in advance of their Thanksgiving showdown with Pilgrim.
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11/24/16
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Local malls and stores are gearing up for Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the official kick off of the holiday shopping season, although movement to discourage consumerism on the holiday weekend seems to be gaining some steam, with several
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By Mary Johnson
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11/24/16
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Matt Metcalf and Jacob Marrocco chat with Pilgrim's James Baldwin, Nate Ferri and Zackery Fagundes in advance of their Thanksgiving showdown with Toll Gate.
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11/24/16
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Laura Jaworski, MSW, has been appointed executive director of House of Hope Community Development Corporation. In addition, House of Hope announced that Deborah Imondi, formerly assistant treasurer of Textron Inc. and current executive director of the RI
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11/23/16
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Mayor Scott Avedisian will join Fire Chief James McLaughlin, Assistant Chief James Kenney, Deputy Chief Thomas Maymon Jr., Captain Paul J. Letourneau Jr., the Board of Public Safety and members of the Warwick Fire Department to celebrate the graduation
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11/23/16
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Richard J. Capuano, 31, of Warwick died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at home.
Born in Providence, Richard was the beloved son of Richard B. and Joann Marie (Oliveira) Capuano of Warwick. Richard …
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11/23/16
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By TESSA ROY After requesting the Department of Education conduct an investigation of the city's special education program, Councilman Ed Ladouceur said he's been granted a Dec. 22 meeting with Superintendent Philip Thornton, RIDE, and other
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By Tessa Roy
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11/22/16
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To the Editor: In an attempt to undermine progress in our beloved city, Eugene Nadeau's recent attack on distinguished Councilman Ed Ladouceur has instead demonstrated how out of touch he is with the pulse of our city. You know what is pale and cruel,
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11/22/16
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For Debbie Thornton Sunday, Nov. 13 was the “most devastating day” of her life. Yet, in another way it was the best day and, in a respect she never dreamed possible, it has renewed her faith in …
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By John Howell
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11/22/16
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SHOPLIFTING On November 7 around 8 p.m., Officers Eric Lima and Walter Larson were dispatched to the Bald Hill Road Walmart for a report of three women shoplifting. Upon arriving on scene, the officers observed three women exiting the store who
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11/22/16
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A veteran's account Frank Fielding, a World War II veteran who was recalled for the Korean Conflict, spoke to kindergarten and first grade students at St. Kevin School on Nov. 10 about his service, his duties in the Navy, and how he advanced in rank.
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11/22/16
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On Monday evening, Richard Denningham stood on the platform of a ladder overlooking the stage of the Pilgrim High School auditorium. He surveyed lighting, sets and gave instructions to the students with him. This was the first dress
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By Tessa Roy
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11/21/16
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Kenneth Smith, a retired Navy veteran, loved those in the military who served this country. He was the perfect man for the volunteer job of helping start and run the lounge for members of the military, veterans and their families at T.F.
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By John Howell
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11/21/16
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