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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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A new chapter has opened with the election of four new members to the nine-member Warwick City Council. There hasn't been as many fresh faces at one time on the legislative branch of city government in decades nor, for that matter, as many lawyers. With
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11/21/16
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The Dirty Paws Beast-Ro & Lounge, 859 West Shore Road, will hold a grand opening Sunday, November 20 at 4 p.m. NBC 10's Mario Hilario will emcee the opening. The lounge, which is part of Dynamic Dog Training, is a specialty room where pet owners can
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By JOHN HOWELL You would expect that people in the travel business would know how to get to work.and they do. But the salon that shares the building with Global Excellence in Apponaug doesn't want their customers to travel to Timbuktu to get a perm.
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By John Howell
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11/19/16
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Bishop Hendricken is the only Warwick team in the postseason this year as its bid for a seventh consecutive Super Bowl title continues. The Hawks mangled Barrington, 41-0, in their playoff opener on Friday night, removing most of their starters before
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By Jacob Marrocco
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11/19/16
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The phone rings and rings. When finally it clicks to leave a voice recording, the introduction is simply one word, “Joe.”
That name, already familiar to those who know the State House, …
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By John Howell
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11/18/16
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By TESSA ROY Vanessa Rooney got a pleasant surprise on Wednesday morning. The Cedar Hill 5th and 6th grade special education teacher was awarded a Golden Apple from the Commissioner of Education and NBC 10. Golden Apples are given by RIDE, Hasbro and NBC
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By Tessa Roy
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11/18/16
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In front of family, friends and coaches on Tuesday afternoon, Toll Gate senior Casey Gannon inked a National Letter of Intent to continue her track and academic career at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, next
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By Matt Metcalf
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11/18/16
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11/18/16
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By TESSA ROY The School Committee faced tussles over technology, online grading system Aspen, and special education at Tuesday's meeting. Usage rates of Aspen, according to Supervisor of Math and Science Ryan Mullan, are 59 percent at Pilgrim, 72
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By Tessa Roy
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11/18/16
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As many residents have observed, there have been significant changes designed to improve our special education programs at the junior high and high school levels. These changes were made due to school consolidation but more
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By Jennifer Connolly
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11/17/16
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Maureen Ann (Lynch) Dion, age 53 of Warwick, formerly of Waterbury CT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday evening, November 8, 2016.
Maureen was born on June 18, 1963 in Waterbury, …
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11/17/16
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One of Warwick’s own has high hopes of bringing new legislature to the state of Rhode Island.
Tim Lemire is a Warwick native and a professional writer currently residing in Providence. His …
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By Tessa Roy
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11/16/16
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On Thursday night at a Democratic Caucus, Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) was elected the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives by his House Democratic Caucus colleagues. Shekarchi was elected to the position with a
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11/16/16
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The Hendricken Hawks beat the Cranston West Falcons, 54-30, in the freshman Super Bowl on Saturday afternoon at Cranston Stadium.
“I’m very proud of the way the whole team responded in this …
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11/16/16
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By JOHN HOWELL In a show of unanimous support from his future colleagues on the City Council, Ward 4 Councilman Joseph Solomon was elected City Council president at a council caucus Sunday. Solomon, who did not actively seek the position, praised the
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By John Howell
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11/16/16
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To the Editor: What is happening to the Warwick Public Schools? They used to be one of the best in the state. Now, substitutes are reluctant to sub in the schools. Teacher morale is going down rapidly. I have been a Warwick resident since 1964 and am a
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11/15/16
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To the Editor:
The Warwick Beacon’s large front page article “Ladouceur requests RIDE investigation of special education” (11/8/16) was a disgraceful affront to our beautiful students and …
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11/15/16
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The former Lockwood Junior High School is one example of what Aldrich Junior High School could become, says principal planner Richard Crenca. With the construction of Winman Junior High in the 1970s, Lockwood was closed. It sat empty for
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By John Howell
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11/15/16
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