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Progressive Dems establish Resist Hate coalition
In the wake of the presidential election, some Warwick residents feel slighted by the xenophobic, racist and downright rude behavior stemming from President-elect Donald Trump's campaign. They have created Resist Hate RI, a grassroots more
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Editorial: Smart move to alter Bristol Warren school year
After a nice long break to celebrate the holidays each year, students and teachers return to the classroom rested, refreshed and ready to power through the rest of the school year. But just as … more
A big number
To the Editor: $640 million. That's a pretty big number. Especially when you realize that's how much the state of Rhode Island takes on in tobacco-related health care costs each year. Eighteen hundred is a pretty big number, too. And a sad one, as it more
YOUNG MODERATORS: Warwick high school students were hard at work this week preparing for Friday’s mayoral debate.
Students primed to quiz mayoral candidates
On Monday afternoon, the Beacon conference room was littered with Dunkin Donuts coffee cups, water bottles, Dave’s Marketplace pizza boxes and laptop computers. This was the second meeting for high … more
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AT ATTENTION: Facing forward and sitting erect, 24 recruits wait to be given the oath of office.
24 join ranks of Fire Department
In a ceremony filled with pageantry, the largest class of firefighter recruits in the city's history took the oath of office Tuesday night before the packed grand ballroom of the Crowne Plaza. The class of 24 recruits gives the department more
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TOY TREK: The brothers Savard, Ryan and Joshua, are joined by fellow Johnston Police Explorers Heather Best and Abby Heiser at this decorated box, one of the many Post 405 hopes to fill during their annual “Toys for Kids” Drive that will continue through Dec. 13.
Explorers hold toy drive
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena and Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini this week issued an extraordinary plea to Santa Claus. “Dear Santa,” read the letter to Jolly Old Saint Nick, which … more
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Letter: Stone House a good neighbor, getting a raw deal
To the editor: (These comments were sent to the Town Council on July 28.)  Members of the Town Council: I would like to weigh-in in favor of the Stone House being permitted to host … more
Alexandrea Pouliot: Pilgrim High School senior Alexandrea Pouliot is one of a kind. First and foremost, Alex is a model student. She is always very diligent and focused on her studies. Throughout her high school career, she has always taken a very rigorous course load. In fact, she has stacked up her senior year with 5 college advance placement courses. At the end of this year she will have accumulated 11 AP courses and 11 honors level courses. Despite her extensive course work, Alex still finds time to play sports, participate in the school drama productions, serve as a mentor to freshmen, and a peer tutor. If that was not enough she assists at home extensively helping her mother tend to her 2 younger siblings. Alex is truly intrinsically motivated. She has demonstrated that even at such a young age you can successfully accomplish a great deal when you put your mind to. We are very proud of her accomplishments and know her future is very bright.
This Week's Warwick Star Students!
Elementary school stars shine Cedar Hill Principal Dr. Colleen Mercurio K - Judelin Daffney Deric Devasagayam 1 - Ainsley Way 2 - Alexander Chadwick 3 - Olivia Gardiner 4 - … more
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Park View Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk The fourth annual Park View Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk to benefit Park View and Operation Stand Down RI will be held on Nov. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Roger Williams Park (starting at the entrance more
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Awesome American Buffalo at the Gamm
I must admit that I was not looking forward to a Sunday afternoon at Gamm, watching a play that I did not like the first time I saw it. Further disappointment followed when I saw the movie version, filmed just down the street more
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Let's get the facts first
To the Editor: This past week the Rhode Island National Guard was mentioned twice in the Providence Journal. The subject was the same but the contributors were on opposite sides of the fence. The news story told of individuals from the National Guard more
Letter: History repeats itself
To the editor: The politically correct Left has once again reared its ugly head with its recent obsession with cultural cleansing. Like Isis blowing up ancient landmarks, like the Taliban smashing … more
A New Chapter for the Providence Community Libraries
He grew up thinking there was something extraordinary about bookstores and libraries. He’s a big fan of purple – the color – as you can see from the photo. He’s also a big fan … more
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Eco-Depot headed to Warwick on Nov. 5 for special electronic waste collection
In an effort to promote a safer home and a cleaner state, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), in collaboration with the City of Warwick Department of Public Works, is encouraging Rhode Island residents to safely dispose of their lingering more
TASTY DÉCOR: Pictured is just one of the many gingerbread houses made during last year’s Artists’ Exchange’s Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.
Gingerbread House Contest at Artists' Exchange on Saturday
Artists' Exchange will hold its 12th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Artists' Exchange is located at 50 Rolfe Square in Cranston. Participants start with a simple graham more
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Demand for Payment
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT from Casey Storage Solutions 201 Concord St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 This demand for cash or certified funds payment is made relative to the following: A019 Miguel … more
Candidate forums
The Cranston Herald and Cranston Public Library on Oct. 29 hosted a forum for candidates seeking ward seats on the City Council and School Committee in November’s election. On Oct. 6, the Herald … more
EVERYWHERE A SIGN: This telephone pole on the corner of Bishop Hill Road and Beechnut Drive is a popular place for signs, as evidenced by the week old signs still hanging and the rusty nails left behind.
Ordinance targets signs on utility poles
By TIM FORSBERG A new ordinance recently passed by the Johnston Town Council should bring down unwanted signs across town. Approved during the Oct. 11 meeting, Ordinance 2016-14 would levy a $25 fine for placing a sign on any pole erected by a utility more
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HIGH HAZARD: U.S. Senator Jack Reed recently joined Mayor Polisena, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet Coit, engineers and dam safety officials for a press conference at Almy dam in Johnston highlighting the need to repair “high hazard” dams across the state and country.
Johnston's dams rated for safety
By TIM FORSBERG On April 11, 1840 a severe rainstorm that lasted for two days hit Johnston. Water behind the then upper Simmonsville dam rose, and on the morning of the 13th the dike gave way. A wall of water 11 feet high rushed downstream, collapsed more
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Letter: Resident has no right to tell women what to wear
To the editor: This is in regards to Mr. A. Sorrentino's letter regarding women in yoga pants. First of all, the worst thing to ever happen in women's fashion was shoulder pads, we all know … more
Dan MacPhee (standing far left) and his Barrington Post 8 World Series American Legion baseball team in 1979.
Column: Barrington loses an unsung sports hero
The town of Barrington lost one of its most beloved and iconic citizens recently when Dan MacPhee passed away on December 12, at the age of 96. Dan meant so much to so many people, particularly … more
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TEENS WITH A VISION: Both Jason Hoskins and Cameron Macomber have been putting much of their recent time and energy into planning an important mission trip to the Dominican Republic, with a goal of providing vision screening and correction to nearly 300 people in the community of Maimon. They are hoping for a strong fundraiser preceding their event in order to be able to fly down doctors and equipment for the trip.
Local students aim to aid those in need on unique journey to Dominican Republic
At the age of 10, Coventry High School senior Jason Hoskins saw extreme poverty for the first time and was forever changed by it. Now, as college interviews and applications loom ahead, he's about to be able to do something about it. We" more
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Curtains Up on Rhode Island Fall Theatre
Hark! The holiday season brings new drama. more
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Tomasso Auto Swedish Motors
Imagine your vehicle is like your body–if you don’t take care of it, don’t be surprised when unexpected problems arise. With routine oil changes, and keeping up with the proper maintenance, you … more
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Opinion: Trump order violates country's, Roger Williams' bedrock principles
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday, Jan. 27, that violates the bedrock principles upon which Roger Williams founded Rhode Island. I’ve always been proud to work at a … more
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