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New life in old metal
Richard Boudreau has a gift. He sees things where others don’t. Yes, he sees a shovel. But he also sees the shell of a turtle, the torso of a saxophonist or the tail of a fish – or … more
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Love unmasked
By ERIN O'BRIEN It was an event a year in the making . with just a few minor hiccups along the way. In February 2019, Bryan Schnell devised the perfect plan - Aruba in April, a beach bungalow, dinner for two, sunset, a professional photographer, and a more
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Some heroes wear capes
Some heroes wear capes. Others read bedtime stories to children all over the world. Navy veteran Raymond Doonan, who keeps candy and dog treats in his room for particular visitors, is one such hero at West Shore Health Center in Warwick. more
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Airport director: 'We're used to this drill'
By JOHN HOWELL Joe Weintraub of Cranston has worked for Delta Airlines for 33 years. He was faithfully manning the ticket counter mid-morning Monday when he got his first visitor - actually this reporter - of the day. Commenting on the emptiness of the more
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Birthday parade catches Ayden by surprise
It was raining. It was windy and it was raw Friday. It was not the kind of day to be outside, least of all for a parade. But these are unusual times and Deb Maldonado wasn't going to let a pandemic stand in the way of celebrating Ayden Orum's 14th more
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A view of the crisis from across the pond
Editor's note: This piece is the first in a planned set of exchanges between local journalists in Warwick, Rhode Island, and Warwick, England, during the COVID-19 crisis. By PHIL HIBBLE These are, indeed, unprecedented times, which means we are all more
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Governor: 'Harder before easier'
By DANIEL KITTREDGE Rhode Island has moved rapidly up the curve, and the state's public beaches and parks are being ordered closed in the latest step meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. But the new developments are not all negative, as the state was more
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Sewn together in fight against virus
By JOHN HOWELL It takes an army to fight a war and it takes the proper weapons to defeat an enemy. One weapon in the battle against coronavirus is the surgical facemask. There's no knowing how many are needed, but given projections of a surge in more
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STERN TALK: At Sunday’s press conference, Gov. Gina Raimondo didn’t sugarcoat the seriousness of the virus and the need to avoid gatherings so as to halt the spread of the disease.
Shutting RI down
Joining Massachusetts in another unprecedented step meant to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo on Monday announced that dine-in service at restaurants, bars and other … more
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ON THE WATCH: The gantry on Route 95 at the Centerville Road bridge.
Truckers Assn. sees car tolls as inevitable
The way Chris Maxwell sees it, all the legal maneuvering by the state is part of an effort to get toll gantries up and operating across the state – and bringing in the money – before … more
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SLAPSHOT: Pilgrim’s Sam Clements fires a shot in the semis.
Finals bound
The No. 1 seeded Pilgrim Patriots went to the Portsmouth Abbey Ice Rink on Sunday afternoon and shut out the No. 4 Mt. Hope Huskies 3-0 during Game 2 of the Boys Division III Hockey … more
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AROUND THE CLOCK: Behind a stack of Google Chromebooks, Douglas Alexander continuously works to provide the school with the best cyber protection.
Are our schools safe from cyber attack?
There’s no knowing when Warwick Schools could be the target of a cyber attack. A seemingly normal email with embedded links or a PDF file could pop into the mailbox of any faculty member. … more
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FUTURE HIGH SCHOOLS: Consultant Frank Locker prepares to go over ideas raised by table teams at last Thursday’s high school master planning session at the Warwick Area Career and Technical Center Tides Restaurant.
Community ‘teams’ help define future of Warwick high schools
Upwards of 40 people, including students, teachers, school administrators and community leaders, spent last Wednesday and Thursday working in groups of six to explore what education and Warwick high … more
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DOG WITH A PUNCH: Deb Quattrini works with Hunter on his punching – actually more of a stretch at the gym.
Canine gym for dog, owner fitness
Sue Parker says she tired of cooking, so instead of baking treats and serving them up in her canine bistro, she’s transformed the establishment – with the help of a lot of usual items … more
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‘BEST IN AMERICA’: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed drew applause when he called T.F. Green the “best airport in America” during Friday’s press event. Also pictured are TSA Federal Security Director Daniel Burche and Rhode Island Airport Corp. President and CEO Iftikhar Ahmad.
Green receives $5.5M for post-9/11 security upgrades
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed flies frequently, and he knows T.F. Green International Airport well. “I travel to lots of airports,” he told members of the media outside the airport’s … more
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ON THE BEAT: Warwick Beacon publisher and editor John Howell, right, interviews Warwick Mayor Joseph Solomon on Tuesday at Warwick City Hall. Howell, who also publishes the Cranston Herald, Johnston SunRise and Reminder, purchased the Beacon in late 1969.
Telling the story
John Howell had owned the Warwick Beacon for less than a decade as the snow began to fall in early February 1978. At the time, the paper, which is now published twice weekly, was still printing a … more
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WARWICK IN THEIR SIGHTS: Don Mariani, Marjorie Muller and Melanie Flamand, the principals in Curbside Textile Recycling, look over route maps for Warwick.
Curbside Textile Recycling vies for unwanted clothes
Don Mariani was a Lyft driver when he came up with an idea that could change how Warwick residents – and eventually other Rhode Islanders – dispose of clothing they no longer need or … more
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NO TOYING AROUND: Mayor Joseph Solomon, Police Chief Col. Rich Rathbun and State Police Col. James Manni join for a photo at the “Kids, Cops and Christmas” event Tuesday at Buttonwoods Community Center.
Cops can make a kid’s Christmas
State Police Maj. Chris Dicomitis is facing retirement. It’s not by choice, as officers are required to retire after 25 years of service or when they reach 62. Dicomitis believes he’s the … more
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STRESS RELIEF: Lisa Weinberg, pictured with her Bernese Mountain Dog, Quincy, talks with Sheriff Betty Silvia in the corridor of Family Court at the Kent County Courthouse. Under a two-month trial program, the Windwalker Humane Coalition provides pet therapy teams to the courthouse.
Sharing puppy love in Family Court
Quincy was in Family Court on Thursday. He’s a big boy so his mom, Lisa Weinberg, keeps him on a short leash. He walked the corridor as if he didn’t have a care in the world, which … more
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THE GARDEN HE HELPED BUILD: Nicholas Loffler is seen at the memorial that he and members of Providence Troop 76 built at the Pawtuxet Rangers Armory.
Eagles land, improve Rangers’ armory
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 … more
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HE COULDN’T MISS HER: There was no question that Norwood second grader Bryna Lemonde is a Friars fan. She had drawn a PC on her cheek and Coach Cooley quickly picked her out of the crowd. They tried to place a surprise call to her father, but he could be reached and they were unable to leave a voice mail.
PC’s Cooley visits Norwood Elementary
The students and faculty at Norwood Elementary School got a treat on Monday morning, as they welcomed Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Cooley for a visit. The coach initiated the … more
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CLOSE IN OUR HEARTS: Erik Wallin, executive director of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, said the care packages show those deployed that they are “close in our hearts.”
100 care packages expected at OSDRI as part of 17th Operation Holiday Cheer
Lt. Gov. Dan McKee joined several state and local dignitaries and sponsors to kick off the 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer at the Rhode Island National Guard Armory in Warwick on Tuesday … more
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Low SAT scores put Warwick curriculum in focus
Standardized test scores that measure college readiness in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) in Warwick have once again sparked a conversation about how student proficiency is gauged in the … more
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COME TO CONIMICUT: Meg Mut, a realtor with Century 21, and Virginia Barham, president of the Conimicut Village Association, are putting on a small business open house, with the hopes of bringing in new business owners to the historic Warwick village.
It takes a village
Conimicut is open for business – literally. Wednesday Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. will mark the first annual Conimicut Village Downtown Open House event, where prospective small business owners … more
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FIRST STOP: Warwick artist and restaurateur Anthony Tomaselli will share his culinary and artistic skills with those making the tour. The Tomasellis run T’s Restaurants, and Anthony plans to serve up some of his pizza to those visiting his home at 52 Shawomet Ave. in Warwick. He’s pictured here at his Providence studio.
Creative journey
Creativity comes in many forms – and local residents might be surprised at the artistic work being done right next door or just around the corner in their community. The barriers between the … more
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