Warwick Beacon
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The spacious Gorton Administration Building now has a new tenant - one that will hopefully help increase the efficiency of new technological efforts.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/21/17
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By JOHN HOWELL -- The city's get-tough stance on delinquent water and sewer service invoices has produced a flurry of payments, and also raising the ire of some residents.
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By John Howell
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9/21/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- It was a deal that the Warwick Fire Department said was too good to pass up. But ultimately no deal was made for a new $350,000 truck.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/21/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY In the past, one might have strolled or driven through City Park on a beautiful day and not given a second thought to the old cemetery nestled in the trees just before entering the expansive recreation area. One might not even had
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/21/17
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VANDALISM On Sept. 4 at approximately 8:50 a.m., Officer Steven Moretti was dispatched to Custer Street for a report of malicious damage. At the scene, he met with the reporting party who stated that her car was parked in front of her home the previous
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9/21/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- A package of 13 bills dubbed the "criminal justice reinvestment package" were approved in the House and Senate during Tuesday's one-day special session of the Rhode Island General Assembly.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/21/17
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St. Gregory the Great will host a four-part series in October highlighting the personal stories of local Muslim immigrants and refugees.
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9/21/17
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Mayor Scott Avedisian left for Edinburgh, Scotland Friday as part of a Rhode Island trade mission consisting of a state delegation of more than a dozen businesses, trade groups and tourism officials.
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9/21/17
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To the Editor: In a recent Beacon, Mr. Jim Morgan took issue with my article on the Apponaug Roundabout, asking where did I get my information, as he states his history of living in France and England argue against the differences. Well, I did get this
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Rita F. Higgins, 71, of Warwick died Friday, September 15, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of Edward L. Higgins.
Born in Fall River, MA, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Palmeida …
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9/20/17
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The Children's Democracy Project transformed a 747 into a museum piece - dubbed the Air Force One Project - which will allow up to 50 people at a time to get a unique look at how the president travels around the world.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/20/17
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By JOHN HOWELL -- Other topics raised at the 90-minute town meeting included the condition of playground equipment at the park, the appearance of many streets with weeds growing out of sidewalk and curb cracks...
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By John Howell
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9/19/17
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BREAKING AND ENTERING On August 29 at 2 p.m., Officer Christian Vargas was dispatched to the Bald Hill Road Target for a breaking and entering report. At the scene he met with the store's loss prevention supervisor, who stated the back delivery door and
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9/19/17
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By JOHN HOWELL -- Since Aug. 15 when it was completed, aircraft have been using the extension to Green's Runway 5 for takeoffs and landings, although the runway is not expected to be rated for instrument use until Dec. 7.
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By John Howell
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9/19/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- An event to honor Warwick Beacon editor-in-chief and publisher John Howell raised more than $52,000 for MENTOR Rhode Island.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/19/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- The annual International Coastal Cleanup Day once again brought thousands of volunteers to shorelines of Rhode Island and around the world to remove tens of thousands of pounds of litter from beaches and green spaces.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/19/17
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By THOMAS GREENBERG -- Even if the storm isn’t as strong as some predict, Jose is sure to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
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By Thomas Greenberg
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9/19/17
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STOLEN GENERATOR AND BLOWER On Sept. 1 at approximately 2:26 p.m., Officer Nicholas DiNardo responded to the Quaker Lane Lowe's for a report of a prior shoplifting. Upon arrival he met with the reporting party who provided a statement stating that, on
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9/19/17
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Fifth and final run More than 200 bikers turned out Sunday for the last run of the CNC3 Fund that has come to the aid of the children from the double murder and suicide on March 16, 2013 in Oakland Beach. Chris Butler and his girlfriend, Carla Bowen,
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9/19/17
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When Blue goes statewide An army of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island employees - more than 600 - some waving pompoms and all wearing white and blue t-shirts, left Providence corporate offices in buses Friday morning for a day of manual labor. It
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9/19/17
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Angela (Cimino) Santos, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017 in her daughter’s arms. She was beloved wife of the late Honorable Walter C. Santos, former Warwick Councilman.
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9/18/17
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Esther (Sebulsky) DiChristofaro, a resident of Warwick, died Sept. 13, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Roland DiChristofaro and the late Irving A. Barber.
Born in Providence Esther was …
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9/18/17
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By JOHN HOWELL -- Residents who turned out Tuesday night in opposition an AirBNB at 70 Kirby Ave. were surprised to hear the petitioner say she would be opposed to an AirBNB in the neighborhood, too.
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By John Howell
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9/15/17
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Justen J. Dowding, 35, of Warwick, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2017.
Born in Providence, he was the son of John J. Rineer and the late Linda L. Gordon. Justen worked as a …
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9/14/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Three adults and one 15-year-old juvenile were taken into custody by the Warwick Police Department after two larcenies and two burglaries occurred in the Governor Francis neighborhood
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by Ethan Hartley
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9/14/17
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