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Few people, if any, enjoy the ever-popular Walk with Cops program more than Marie Conti. “She enjoys this program as much as the special senior citizens we serve,” Richard S. Tamburini, the … more
Enjoy waterfront living in this charming Barrington colonial. Built in 1950, the home has been updated and is in move-in condition. With three bedrooms and two fiull bathrooms, the light-filled … more
In a quick vote that went undetected by those not attuned to School Committee procedures, the committee approved Tuesday night what could be a path to a teachers contract. The 4 to 1 vote was to accept the proposal offering teachers 3 percent wage more
On Oct. 29, children and adults were invited to bring a bag to Pawtuxet Park to collect candy compliments of Pawtuxet Village merchants. All were welcome to wear a costume. There was a parade of costumes to begin the parade, more
To the Editor: When I began my campaign for the Warwick City Council last year, I quickly learned the number one issue on the minds of the voters in Ward 1. Do you support the closing of John Brown Francis Elementary School?" My response during the" more
From swinging concerts to exciting exhibitions, here are a few of the many swell things to do, right near you. more
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The Women's Living Room meets once a month in Cranston, for two hours of fellowship, supportive conversation, multimedia engagement, and giving. Women are encouraged to give between $5 and $25 per more
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the Department’s Patrol and Detective divisions are actively investigating a bank robbery which occurred at … more
Ward 5 Councilman Ed Ladouceur had a pet phrase as chairman of the Council Sewer Review Commission: “We can’t keep kicking the can down the road.” He was right about that. Sewer construction … more
Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a tragedy before meaningful changes are made that could have prevented such a tragedy in the first place. In reference to the tragic Station Night Club Fire, … more
With less than a month left until Election Day and in the midst of tense consolidation talks, the Beacon polled all four School Committee candidates on the following questions: - If you were currently a member of the School Committee and the more
By MERI R. KENNEDY The Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA) has announced that the 4th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. This year, the Expo will feature a more
By JOHN HOWELL With Warwick customers of the Kent County Water Authority already paying nearly twice what Warwick Water Division customers pay, the city objected yesterday to Kent County's request for rate increases that would boost bills by more than 14 more
By TESSA ROY The East Greenwich Animal Protection League, which has had homes in East Greenwich, Cranston and Warwick might finally have a permanent home. After four location changes - each move meaning transporting animals, equipment, computers, more
To the Editor:It seems you misquoted me in Tuesday’s article, “Outrage flares over failed school alarms, septic backup”. You wrote that I stated that I was scared, when in fact … more
Familiar summer sights – the lights, the Italian and American flags, the banners – now adorn Cranston Street, Phenix Avenue and Itri Square. They mark the impending arrival of St. Mary’s … more
By JOHN HOWELL Parents of secondary school students will have electronic access to their children's grades beginning next week if teachers abide by a memo issued to teachers Monday by Superintendent Philip Thornton. The action comes following a Superior more
Holiday meals made for a brighter senior holiday smeals1 jpg WRAPPED WITH LOVE: On Dec. 23, 94 volunteers delivered 292 holiday meals to senior citizens who would be alone for Christmas. Each meal was packed in a bag made by students from Eden Park more
Steven O'Donnell left no doubt that the next superintendent of Rhode Island State Police should come from within the ranks in an interview following a presentation to a joint meeting of the Warwick and East Greenwich Rotary Clubs Thursday. more
By JOHN HOWELL In a military ceremony preceded by a Mass he will officiate, Father Robert Marciano will retire from the Rhode Island Air National Guard on Oct. 1 after serving 36 years in the military. Marciano holds the rank of colonel and serves as more
By JOHN HOWELL In a show of unanimous support from his future colleagues on the City Council, Ward 4 Councilman Joseph Solomon was elected City Council president at a council caucus Sunday. Solomon, who did not actively seek the position, praised the more
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Scott Avedisian and Superintendent Philip Thornton have jointly requested the state Department of Education conduct an expedited" review of the district's special education program "to assure that our work is aligned with" more
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