Warwick Beacon
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By DON FOWLER The recent passing of Gregg's founder Ted Fuller brought back many fond memories of Gregg's restaurant, the Warwick institution that grew in size, service and splendor over the years to gain its rightful place as a Rhode Island icon. We
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By DON FOWLER
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3/18/21
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The following students achieved high honors or honors for the first quarter of the 2016-2017 school year at Warwick Veterans Memorial Junior High School: GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Brianna Adams, Fallon Adams-Bechaz, Cameron Adessi, Jasmine Alpert, Azael
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12/1/16
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Providence College recently held its 31st annual computer programming contest. Bishop Hendricken High School students competed, and the team of four took home first place on the second day of the competition, surpassing 14 other schools. The event is
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4/26/17
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Judi L. Lewis, 51, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of David E. Yarborough.
She was a daughter of the late James, Sr. and Joyce (Whelan) Lewis. Judi worked as a …
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5/12/17
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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
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By Ethan Hartley
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7/20/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Hillsgrove Servicenter on Post Road has been pumping gas since 1936, when Arthur DeFrance moved his family from Silver Lake in Providence because his son Alex had asthma and the air was cleaner in Warwick." The station is still operated"
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By John Howell
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11/14/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Ethan Miller didn't even know if his former teacher from Holliman Elementary School was still alive, but he still felt the need to thank her for the encouragement she gave to him to embrace his enthusiasm within their second grade
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By Ethan Hartley
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3/8/18
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“I built a successful career explaining to Providence Journal readers the actions and consequences of their local officials. As a career journalist I will enter office knowing how government works, …
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9/11/18
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Retired professional ballet dancers Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys opened the doors to Ocean State Ballet, a ballet school with an emphasis on professional ballet training as well as recreational classes for children 3 years of age and older with
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3/18/21
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Saint Elizabeth Community in East Greenwich celebrated the opening of THE GREEN HOUSE Homes at Saint Elizabeth Home Friday with a Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, followed by a luncheon and tours. This innovative model of nursing home care is a
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5/12/17
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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
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7/20/17
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Lucky 49 Bryan Irving, a loan operations specialist at Greenwood Credit Union who regularly buys lottery tickets - always the same number - may want to change his number after winning the Rotary Club of Warwick raffle for a new Jeep provided by Geico
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10/26/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY A total of 33 cats were taken from PAAWS RI, a nonprofit animal shelter that was formed in conjunction with the Care for Animals animal hospital located on Post Road, last week in what may have been a crime of passion following the
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By Ethan Hartley
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11/14/17
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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE CAUSES ACCIDENT On Dec. 29 Richard Gawek, 52, of 880 Division Rd. in East Greenwich was charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a B.A.C. test. At approximately 8:41 p.m. on Dec. 29, Officer Derek
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1/11/18
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Karen Oliver Legg (pictured) and her husband, Jim, welcomed Diana Turgeon and Michael Spooner into their home early Wednesday morning. A fast moving fire reduced the Turgeon/Spooner home at 19 Royal …
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By John Howell
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3/8/18
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“Readers; please vote for me tomorrow. I am not a political insider. I will serve the 80,000 taxpayers that are paying the tab. I have campaigned to ‘Cut Taxes – Cut Spending’ for almost …
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9/11/18
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There was still a party The Pilgrim Senior Center is usually hopping on St. Patrick's Day with plenty of music, Irish step dancers and a corned beef and cabbage lunch. This year was different although thanks to a contribution from Senator Michael
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3/18/21
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To the Editor: Having been a regular attendee at city council meetings for at least a decade and attending budget hearings for years, there has been one issue that has been spoken about over and over, year after year, and remains unchanged to date. That
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12/2/16
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Pilgrim baseball is looking to make some adjustments and improvements from last season. The Pats finished the regular season with a record of 8-10 last spring. However, they did enough to make the Division I playoffs,
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By Desmond Bernal
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4/10/17
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Gary McCoombs, principal of Hoxsie Elementary School, has been named a Hero in Purple by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help it get closer to achieving its mission of diminishing the pain and …
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5/31/17
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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.
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By Josh Faiola
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7/20/17
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By JOHN HOWELL The Apponaug Circulator, which has become known as the Apponator, still gets one of those green spots on the governor's construction signs to let people know the project is on budget and on time. Soon, although a precise date isn't being
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By John Howell
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11/14/17
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By JOHN HOWELL Cindy Fera, of 25 Morgan Ave. on Warwick Neck, runs an Airbnb. She rents out two rooms and has been able to augment her income by nearly $16,000 a year. The venture has introduced her to many wonderful people. It has also been an
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By John Howell
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3/8/18
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By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Joseph Solomon has been in office since May and tomorrow he faces the test as to whether Democrats want him as their candidate going into the November election. If money and lawn signs are the measure, Solomon is a clear winner over
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By John Howell
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9/11/18
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Eagles have had an impact on the Pawtuxet Rangers, or more accurately on the Rangers’ Armory on Remington Street in the village.
Over the past four years, five Eagle Scout projects have …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/12/19
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