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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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TAKING WORDS TO HEART: Dr. Luke Messac, seen here geared up for work at Rhode Island Hospital, recently shared a 13-year-old email response from NIH Director Dr. Anthony Fauci. Fauci praised Messac’s thesis and said he was confident he would go on to have a successful career. (Submitted photo courtesy Luke Messac)
‘Best regards, Tony’
Dr. Luke Messac thought it was going to be like every other Tweet he sent.Messac, of Warwick, had just a few hundred followers as recently as July 16, and he took the opportunity to send out a … more
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Free CCRI dental hygiene clinics scheduled to reopen to the public in September
The Community College of Rhode Island is reopening its free Dental Hygiene Clinics to the public for the fall 2021 semester beginning Sept. 1. Held at CCRI's Flanagan Campus in Lincoln, the Dental Hygiene Clinic is a learning environment for dental more
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Candidates: Postpone consolidation
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
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TOO MUCH, TOO SOON: City Solicitor Peter Ruggiero speaks with representatives from other parties to the Kent County Water Authority request for a more than 14 percent rate increase prior to Wednesday’s hearing before the Public Utilities Commission. The city opposes the increase on the basis it is too much, too soon.
14% Kent County Water increase `too much,' says mayor
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
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EG Animal Protection League plans for permanent Cranston home
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
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SHE RUNS IT: Shirley Morales volunteers her time to run the Wednesday Buttonwoods bingo. She estimates attendance averages 50 players.
Mayor hasn't deviated from plan to close Buttonwoods Center
By JOHN HOWELL Mayor Scott Avedisian is moving ahead with the plan to close the Buttonwoods Community Center on March 1 even though the City Council has a resolution under consideration to keep the former school open and some seniors who use the facility more
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What is scary
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
“SAVE OUR SCHOOLS”: Teachers Union President Darlene Netcoh and Community Outreach Educational Committee co-chair Nathan Cornell remained at City Hall near the end of the rally.
Parents rally at City Hall ahead of school budget hearing
By TESSA ROY It may not have been as sunny as hoped, but that didn't stop about 100 people from rallying in front of City Hall on Monday afternoon ahead of budget talks set for Friday night. Mayor Scott Avedisian's budget proposes a hike in funding for more
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MUSIC TO REMEMBER: Songs were part of the ceremony during the unveiling of the bench.
Beasties never forget
Beasties never forget The Beasties all had words for Barbara Morrocco, who taught for 17 years at Warwick Neck School. They said she had heart, dedication, loved children, was passionate and caring. Barbara died after a 12-year battle with ovarian cancer more
MAKING FRIENDS: Susan Parker, owner of Dynamic Dog Training and the East Coast Bully Breed Club introduces her pit ball Teddy to veterans before a recent Honor Flight hosted by the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Association. Parker feels the breed has been unfairly judged by the actions of a few dogs.
Dangerous dog?
Last week, two pit bulls broke free of their enclosure and attacked a Warwick man and his small dog on Titus Lane, resulting in Warwick Police Officer John Zaborski discharging his firearm to cease … more
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Westbay Farm produced 24,000 pounds of produce last year in its best harvest ever. Here, volunteers count and sort snap peas.
Westbay Farm opens all-organic produce stand
By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Hard work and favorable weather combined to create the first farm stand at Westbay Farm, with fresh produce available at a 30 percent discount to people on food assistance programs. more
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Toasting 100 years
Toasting 100 years On Tuesday morning, Mayor Scott Avedisian invited fellow Providence College alumni to City Hall for a photograph session to honor the 100th anniversary of the founding of Providence College. After the formal photographs, Mayor more
A twist...some residents argued to pay taxes early
By JOHN HOWELL -- Most people don't rush to pay taxes before they are due. But that's what some Warwick taxpayers were doing in the waning days of 2017. more
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East Ave. solar array gets initial approval
By ETHAN HARTLEY The Warwick City Council unanimously approved on Monday evening the first step towards allowing a Maine-based solar company to build a 500 kWh, 2-acre solar farm with 40 rows composed of an estimated 880 total solar panels near the banks more
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Playhouse first of AARP fieldtrips
The 210 chapter of AARP is hosting a series of field trips. The first is on Thursday, September 16 to the Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant for a buffet lunch followed by a performance of … more
The will to consolidate?
Slow down; what's the rush; iron out the bumps in the consolidation of secondary schools first. Those have been the predominate cries at three public hearings to consolidate elementary schools. The proposed plan would close Holden and Wickes schools and more
Teachers directed to use electronic grading
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
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Police Log
SHOPLIFTINGAccording to a police report, a man who recently told Warwick Mall Target employees, “Karma is a [expletive]. I’m going to come back for you. I’m going to break your … more
GAME-WINNER: Pilgrim's Pat Reilly fires a shot to the back of the net in overtime on Wednesday.
Reilly lifts Pats over Titans in OT
The Pilgrim boys' lacrosse team battled for its second come-from-behind victory in as many games to start the season on Wednesday afternoon, edging crosstown rival Toll Gate, 12-11, in overtime. More than a week after more
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COMING TO GREEN: Daniel Shurz, Senior Vice President – Commercial for Frontier Airlines, outlines the service the company will bring to Green Airport starting Aug. 14 as Gov. Gina Raimondo looks on.
Airline picks Green for new frontier of low fares
By JOHN HOWELL Rhode Islanders love bargains, and they will be getting another one thanks to Frontier Airlines that announced Wednesday they would bring their discount fares to Green Airport with flights to Orlando and Denver starting Aug. 14. The more
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GROUNDED: American Airlines pilots, all members of the Allied Pilots Association picket at Green Airport Friday.
Flights to Europe start, pilots' group pickets
By JOHN HOWELL Having initiated service to Scotland from Green Airport Friday, Norwegian Airlines further defined its commitment to Rhode Island reaffirming Monday that it is in the process of recruiting personnel resulting in the creation of a total of more
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The spark to 'explore' a career in firefighting
By JOHN HOWELL Like the mythical Phoenix that rose from the ashes, Warwick firefighters have revived a Fire Explorers Post with 16 youths who will meet three times a month to learn about firefighting and prepare for a career in fire service. Fire more
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John E. Savasta
John E. Savasta, 61, passed away November 22, 2017 at Kent Hospital. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Edward and Priscilla (McRoberts) Savasta. John was a graduate of Providence … more
Dick’s looks to deliver sporting experience
Dick’s Sporting Goods isn’t just another big box store. That’s the way Dan LaBreck looks at it. And that’s why he says people come to Dick’s instead of doing their shopping online and … more
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