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Robert Richard Anderson
Robert Richard Anderson, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Palm Bay, Florida, on April 10, 2017. He was the husband of Noreen A. Clancy. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Lester … more
RISING UP: Pilgrim's Ashley Ferreira elevates and tries to send a shot past Toll Gate's front line on Friday.
Pats hold off Titans in five-set thriller
The Pilgrim girls' volleyball team squeaked out a 3-2 win in the season opener against Toll Gate at Pilgrim on Friday evening. Pilgrim jumped out to a 2-0 advantage in the match, but Toll Gate fought back to force a fifth more
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Parents should rethink student stress
A survey was recently published by the Rhode Island Department of Education, which asked more than 113,000 teachers, parents and students from grades 3-12 from across each district in the state questions pertaining to school pride, school anxiety and more
Let's not forget the union
To the Editor: The very enlightening Beacon article A plan to revive Warwick Schools" (8/8/17) by Brandon Pearson was well thought-out with many fine suggestions aimed at improving our students' education. I would agree with many of them but not all of" more
NEW CONSTRUCTION: New home construction, which slowed to a snail’s pace during the recession has picked up with the increased demand for single-family homes. These homes that are a part of Madison Estates, a 14-home development on West Shore Road, are listed in the range of $350,000 to $360,000.
No let up forecast in single-family home sales
By JOHN HOWELL -- Realtors are seeing no end to the summer. The days are shorter, kids are back in school, but the single-family housing market shows little prospects of slowing down. more
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Survey shows majority of 3-12 grade students stressed
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- A vast majority of 4,256 Warwick public school students in grades 3-12 surveyed said they feel at least a little stressed about going to school. more
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Police Log
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On August 19 at approximately 5:18 p.m., Officer David Boardman was on patrol traveling north on Oakland Beach Avenue when he observed that the vehicle in front of him was swerving within the lane of travel. The car proceeded more
JULIE CASIMIRO
Casimiro aims to restore Kent Y’s flagship status
By JOHN HOWELL -- Casimiro describes herself at energetic, positive and a passionate advocate for children. Surrounded by camp kids, it’s easy to conclude they’ve already discovered that. more
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THE GEEK GANG: Dick Landry poses for a group photo with students in his original class. Back row: Harry Fogell, Marie George, Dolores Bartoszewicz, Gloria Zeoli, Maureen McHugh, Darlene McSparren, and Nicholas Cotoia. Front Row: David Sylvester, Dick Landry, and George Jones.
Teaching seniors the technology ropes
By RYAN CHAMPLIN -- The new age of technology has been booming at an incredible rate. It can be hard for even the most technologically savvy to keep up. more
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PROUD PARENTS: Steve and Sue Marchetti pose proudly with their children, Ryan, Jordan and Allison as they head off to their first day of school.
Navigating through senior year...times three
By JEN COWART -- At Cranston High School West there were three sets of triplets in this past school year's graduating class. One set, the Marchetti triplets, shared their story. more
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KNOWING WHAT TO DO: Under the direction of school nurse Donna Rainone (left), Sherman special education teacher Charlene Williams practices the use of an EpiPen to be used in the event a student has an allergic reaction. Rainone keeps EpiPens and inhalers provided by parents in her office for use in an emergency. The demonstration pen used for the exercise does not have a needle.
Schools ready for first day
By JOHN HOWELL & ETHAN HARTLEY -- Despite a tumultuous summer that has yet to result in a new contract for teachers, it has been reported that the first day of school for public school students in Warwick will go on as planned today and tomorrow. more
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Celebrating 95 years
Celebrating 95 years One of the Daughters of Isabella, Anna Conley, celebrated her 95th birthday with some of her DOI sisters on July 27 at Ethan Place. Pictured are (first row, l-r) Peggy Porter, regent, Anna Conley, Anne Angilly, past regent, (back more
Eugene F. Murray
Eugene F. Murray, 88, of Warwick died Thursday at the Avalon Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Kelly) Murray for 49 years. Born in Sommerville, MA, he was the son of the … more
The Boullier family, from left to right: Isabelle, Megan, mother Jammie and Kyra.
Warwick law enforcement: Drive sober this Labor Day Weekend
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Many local law enforcement officers and state agency representatives gathered for a "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" press conference organized by a Warwick high school senior. more
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Key dates announced for TV qualifying quiz and competition
WSBE Rhode Island PBS has announced key dates for High School Quiz Show: Rhode Island, its team-based single-elimination competition among qualifying high school students. Team registration by school principals or academic coaches opened Monday, August more
LANDING ZONE: Mayor Scott Avedisian joined staff and patrons of the new Christopher’s Landing restaurant on the Warwick waterfront on Sunday, Aug. 27.
Avedisian joins to celebrate grand opening of Christopher's Landing
Mayor Scott Avedisian joined the owner of Christopher's Landing restaurant, John Xynellis, in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of Christopher's Landing restaurant on Sunday, August 27 at the restaurant's location, 6 Bay Avenue, more
Gold Star Teens with their captain and XO aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.
Gold Star Teens learn valuable lessons aboard U.S. Coast Guard vessel
By LONNIE BARHAM -- In mid-August nine Gold Star Teens, who have all lost a loved one in the wars in the Middle East, boarded U.S. Coast Guard Ship Cutter Eagle in New York City. What they learned was invaluable. more
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ON THE PICKET LINE: Warwick Teacher Union members rallied together at three locations for an informational picket of the school administration’s professional development day. The organized effort was scheduled to showcase the union’s frustration going into a third school year in a row without a contract. Union president, Darlene Netcoh, is to the right.
School start on the line
By ETHAN HARTLEY With summer nearly over and school scheduled to start on Tuesday, the current relationship between the Warwick Teachers Union and the school administration is anything but sunny. On Wednesday, teachers staged informational pickets" in" more
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Pawtuxet neighbors have continuing concerns with Fair House residents
Neighbors of Fair House in Pawtuxet, the historic mansion that has been preserved to provide permanent housing for 10 homeless individuals, have called on the mayor to “assist us in getting this … more
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Zoning issue delays Gov. Francis sewers
By ETHAN HARTLEY Phase III of the Governor Francis sewer installation project will be delayed at least one month, as the Warwick Sewer Authority must halt its intentions to award a contract to wait for a 10,000 square foot piece of land to be subdivided more
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Council awards more than $3 million in contract bids
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick City Council voted to approve a long list of bid awards amounting to over $3 million for various city departments during their Aug. 21 meeting, as was recommended by the Warwick Finance Committee. A list of notable awards is more
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Police Log
DINE AND DASH On August 16 at approximately 9:33 p.m., Officer Tyler Stone along with several members of the Warwick Police Department responded to Aroogas for a report of a party that left without paying a bill. At the scene officers were informed that more
MADD AND MOTIVATED: Jammie Boullier and her daughter Megan are spearheading their family’s efforts to raise awareness about the destructive nature of drunk driving. Megan will present at a press conference at the Warwick Police headquarters on Friday at 9 a.m.
Senior champions efforts to stop drunk driving
By ETHAN HARTLEY Most teens know the difference between right and wrong, but fewer will actively pursue ways to see that the right thing is done and that the wrong thing is properly called out as a destructive behavior. But that's exactly the mission more
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ENDANGERED: URI senior Jordan Powell holds a rare diamondback terrapin near the Potowomut River in Potowomut.
URI team works to preserve Potowomut's population of endangered turtles
Jordan Powell was recruited to play baseball at the University of Rhode Island, and while he hopes to continue playing long after he graduates next spring, a summer internship he just completed has revealed a dormant curiosity for, of all things, more
PAIN RELIEF: Michael Nula of Elite Physical Therapy demonstrates the use of Graston on training and development specialist Sarah Sullivan.
A career aimed at a healthier RI
It’s difficult to describe pain. I tried. “It’s somewhere near there,” I said pushing my hand on my back below the belt line, “it’s constant, although it’s not as bad sometimes as … more
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