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Have you been lucky enough to be 'yuled?'
By JOHN HOWELL -- What do pink flamingos and Christmas trees have in common? Ask Frank Picozzi and he'll tell you they both come in flocks. Well, maybe stands for trees. But there's a lot more to it. Both the birds and the trees are there for a good cause... more
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New Kent president seeks to build 'caring' relationships
By JOHN HOWELL -- Kent Hospital's new president hasn't taken long to initiate a program that could bring a cultural shift for the state's second largest hospital. Robert J. Haffey, who came to Kent in September from the Philadelphia area... more
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From service station to modern restaurant, Huck’s Filling Station to open this spring
“Fill her up,” was surely a phase used by motorists who bought gas at the Esso service station at the corner of Post Road and Division Street across from the Kentish Armory. No one seems to know how long the station has been closed... more
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Police Log
FLEEING SCENE OF ACCIDENT On Nov. 23 at 11:42 a.m., Officer Christian Vargas was dispatched to Sandpond and Puritan Drive for the report of a two-car accident. Upon arrival, Officer Vargas made contact with the operator of one of the vehicles, identified more
Maidens of Honor
While the classically haunting image of soldiers, donning M1 Helmets and M1 Garands, storming the beaches of Normandy under an unimaginable hail of bullets and artillery fire is likely among the most … more
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The woman he can't forget and the best apple pie ever
This is a story about apple pie. "The best ever apple pie," says Anthony Pesaturo of Providence. But the pie, which unfortunately is no longer available for purchase, is just the opener to a … more
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Finding a founding father
Nearly 400 years ago, Samuel Gorton wearily checked his watch from inside the London haberdashery in which he found himself employed. He confided in his business partner that he missed roaming the … more
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Church fire kindles spirit of community
By JOHN HOWELL Fire has only fueled community spirit since flames consumed much of Woodbury Union Church Presbyterian on Thanksgiving eve. On Sunday parishioners gathered for service at St. Benedict Church, just a couple of blocks away on Beach Avenue in more
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Rebounding from the flames
By JOHN HOWELL From George Tarring's photographs, it's hard to imagine that fire swept through Woodbury Union Church Thanksgiving eve. Tarring scrolls though the pictures on his digital camera, stopping at a shot of Pastor T.J. DeMarco's office. It looks more
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Police Log
SHOPLIFTING On November 16 at approximately 5:45 p.m. Officer Anthony D'Abrosca was dispatched to the Greenwich Avenue Stop & Shop for a report of a shoplifting with a male suspect in custody. At the scene the officer met with an asset protection more
In wake of broken sewer, sinkhole prompts road closure
By JOHN HOWELL Sometimes when things break they go from bad to worse, and sometimes you get lucky. The Warwick Sewer Authority and the city got a bit of both when a pipe in Sandy Lane collapsed Thanksgiving eve, causing backups in 11 residences. The more
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Ruptured heating pipe closes St. Kevin School for the week
By JOHN HOWELL It's a good thing that the windows of St. Kevin School caught the eye of Father Robert Marciano Saturday afternoon. The windows were fogged with moisture. Father Marciano investigated, discovering the school a steam bath. Water was pooled more
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Breakfast proceeds will help boy with rare disease
By JOHN HOWELL Lyndsay Sears reluctantly talks about her son, Banner, not because she doesn't want to talk about the rare disease he has, but because she knows she'll start crying. It's hard to imagine she wouldn't cry. There is no known cure for ROHHAD more
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Warwick dog trainer up for national award
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Courtney Gluchacki and her husband Alphonse have taken their love of dogs and turned it into a thriving, growing business in Buttonwoods - and now Courtney's hard work has led her to be nominated for a national award in dog training. more
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Anonymous fire code complaint investigation continues
By JOHN HOWELL On Oct. 16 Ken Block went on WPRO's Dan Yorke show to comment on stories that the Warwick Firefighters and the city had a side deal that altered the payment for unused sick time from annual to monthly payments. Block, who unsuccessfully more
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Plan looks to improve student safety, success
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick School Department presented its three-year plan to the Warwick School Committee on Tuesday night, which focused on a comprehensive move away from the chaos caused by consolidation towards a student-first agenda of improved more
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Food insecurity up 45% from 2008
By ETHAN HARTLEY During a time of the year characterized by excessive consumption of food, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank's recently released 2018 status report on hunger paints an unfortunate picture as to the state of food insecurity in the more
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Police Log
DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On Nov. 15 at approximately 12:15 a.m., Officer Justin Martin and Officer Jamey Petit were dispatched to the Honey Dew Donuts at 141 Veterans Memorial Drive for the report of a possible intoxicated driver. Dispatch advised a more
Blocked sewer causes home backups
By JOHN HOWELL This was not the Thanksgiving delivery anyone wished for. Wednesday morning at 8:10 the Warwick Sewer Authority got the first of several calls from an Armory Drive resident that sewage was backing up into their basement. Hardly three more
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Cranston manufacturer helps subs find their way
By TIM FORSBERG Nuclear submarines in the depths of the oceans half a world away will now know their exact location thanks to technology being manufactured right here in Cranston. Last Friday, iXblue Defense Systems, alongside elected leaders and local more
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Real jobs, real young
By ETHAN HARTLEY Andres Gonzales and Isamar Morales are only 23 and 25 years old respectively, but both are already leaders in their fields. And although neither of them seemed particularly keen on being in the spotlight, their blossoming careers in more
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How schools ended up with $4.9M deficit
By ETHAN HARTLEY With much change occurring over the course of the past few months, an overview of where the school budget currently stands has become important to clarify. As of today's paper, the schools are staring at a $4.9 million deficit for their more
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Schools draft bond projects for 2 years
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick School Department is poised to request over $6 million from the City Council this January in the first batch of bond funding following the approval of the $40 million bond by voters earlier this month, as the school building more
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Celebrating Sargent Center's 101 years
By JOHN HOWELL “People ask me when I’m going to retire,” says Marilyn Serra. “What would I do? I’ve got the best job,” answers Serra, the president and CEO of the Sargent … more
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Police Log
RECKLESS DRIVING On November 12 at approximately 11:35 a.m. Officer Timothy Lipka responded to the area of Jefferson Boulevard and Main Avenue for a report of a hit and run crash. Dispatch had advised that the suspect vehicle was a Honda Accord, and that more
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