By ARDEN BASTIA "When you enter this loving school, consider yourself one of the special members of an extraordinary family," reads a large poster with brightly colored letters in the foyer of the WELC preschool at John Brown Francis. It hangs on a

Putting their heart into changing Vets

By JOHN HOWELL As the director of school finances, one would expect Robert Baxter to pay attention to revenue and expenses. He does that, but he says there's more to it than money. It's students. On a visit to Vets Middle School on Thursday, Baxter

She’s leading charge to stop medical waste facility

By JOHN HOWELL Not until she learned of a proposal to operate a medical waste facility on Division Street in West Warwick did Denise Lopez hear of the word pyrolysis. Now, Lopez - who lives in East Greenwich about a quarter-mile away from 1600 Division

A morning for renewal

Renewal Easter morning provided perfect conditions for two traditional Warwick sunrise services. The first, which actually started before the sun made its appearance rising above the Bristol shoreline, was held at Warwick Neck Light. Commencing soon

McKee picks Matos for LG, cites 'inspirational' story

By DANIEL KITTREDGE Providence City Council President Sabina Matos has, for some time, been seen by many observers as the clear frontrunner in the lieutenant governor sweepstakes. After all, she has been a frequent, visible presence at Gov. Dan McKee's

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SBA extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan application deadline through end of 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to Dec. 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of

Face -to-face service

Face -to-face service Operation Stand Down Rhode Island started offering personal advice to veterans on housing, legal matters and employment from the basement conference room at Warwick City Hall. The in-person service is being offered on the first

Debate focuses on 2 bills to legalize marijuana

By ARDEN BASTIA Advocates and opponents are making their stances heard as state legislators debate two bills to legalize recreational marijuana. Lawmakers in the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony regarding both bills on April 1, holding both for

Boots on Ground for Heroes on display April 9, 10 at City Hall

RI Announces the Return of the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial by Displaying Boots of RI Fallen at Warwick City Hall Media contact: Development Director, Dee DeQuattro: 401.500.6031 Executive Director, Erik Wallin: 401.742.9055 Operation Stand

Application still open for Catherine Murray Scholarships

Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) continues to accept applications for the 2021 Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine who was a long-time educator and also a board member and

Rewriting the story: adventure, representation in Hidebound

By ARDEN BASTIA For close to a decade, Warwick author A. Oliver Noel, 25, has been working on his debut young adult novel, Hidebound. The dystopian adventure, which hit shelves earlier this year, explores themes of self-discovery and trust, with LGBTQ

SBA's Hayward cautiously says small businesses coming out of the woods

By JOHN HOWELL Mark Hayward, district director of the Small Business Administration, was ready to retire last year after serving the agency for 40 years. But when the pandemic hit, three U.S. senators begged him to stay on. They knew no one knows Rhode

Stepping up to help our veterans

Stepping up to help our veterans Combination food and toiletry drives at Hendricken High School and St. Rose of Lima, St. Peter, St. Kevin and St. Joseph parochial schools collected truckloads of donations for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island. OSDRI

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Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines announced Wednesday three new nonstop routes from T.F. Green Airport (PVD) to Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia beginning this summer. To celebrate the new …

Hoppity hop

Hoppity hop There was music and plenty of excitement, but no dancing as Distinctive Dance Etc. North students gathered Saturday for the first annual Easter egg hunt at City Park. Dance studio owner Stacy Capone planned the event as a welcome break from

Help by the box load

Help by the box load Responding to community needs, Westbay Marketplace with the assistance of Plates with Purpose and the Scituate and East Greenwich Lions Clubs gave out 100 ready to eat meals and 230 boxes of food and 230 boxes of household

Keep Smiling

It pays off to glance every so often in the rear view mirror. Of course when you're on the road, it's good to know who might be bearing down on you whether an 18-wheerler, a speeding vehicle or a set of flashing lights. Figuratively, the look back gives

Tree removed at cemetery

To the Editor: From Brayton's past and current volunteers, thank you. Thank you Warwick DPW and Mayor Picozzi for removing the large dead pine tree at Brayton Cemetery in Apponaug this past week. I know this may not seem like a big deal, but to the past

One of highest priorities should be helping students make up for lost ground

By SETH MAGAZINER A year before Destiny became one of my fourth-grade students, she watched out her front window as the lifeless body of a neighbor was wheeled out of his home following a drive-by shooting. Not long after that Hurricane Katrina hit her

Hats off to the team at Cornerstone

To the Editor: Let me preface this letter by briefly introducing myself. My name is Catherine Girard, and I am the daughter of Eviginia Skodras, a 96-year-old participant in the Apponaug Cornerstone Adult Day Program. My professional background was as a

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Kenneth W. Perry

Kenneth W. Perry, 86, died Monday March 29, 2021. He was the husband of the late Doris G. (Langlais) Perry and the son of the late Kenneth S. and Dorothy (Gage) Perry. Kenneth had worked in the …

Michael David Henderson

Michael David Henderson, age 73, died on Friday, March 19, 2021 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his devoted wife Susan (Pearson) Henderson. Born in Providence, he was the son of the …

John Edward Eliason

John Edward Eliason, 61, of Warwick RI passed away peacefully on March 20, 2021 at his son, Eric's home. He was born June 29, 1959 in Providence, RI to Geraldine and John. In his early years, John …

John W. Maltezos

John W. Maltezos, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home. He was the beloved husband of Gloria L. (Laprocina) Maltezos. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Alexander and …

John D. Votta

John D. Votta, 99, a lifelong resident of Warwick and retired aircraft examiner for Quonset Point, passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Gugliotti) Votta. …

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By Kenneth K Chen, MD If you have diabetes, you are not more likely to get COVID-19 compared with the general population. However, it has been shown that COVID-19 can cause more severe symptoms …

Understanding asthma as allergy season returns

The arrival of spring and summer is typically welcomed with open arms. Warm air, green grass, colorful flowers, and, of course, vacations are just a few of the many reasons to celebrate spring and …

COLLECTIBLES: Is it a Cutlass, a Pistol, or Both?

A few weeks ago, I talked about martial pistols and the progression of firing mechanisms from the late-18th century to the mid-19th century. While the basics of the guns were the same, a lock, stock, …

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Abbreviated season, but there's a season

The Vets Middle School cross county team has tested its mettle against Winman Junior High and middle schools in Cranston and Coventry in the past three weeks. And while not official meets, girls …

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Hawks rally to shock Skippers

By RYAN D. MURRAY The Hawks were down 17-0 before they rallied to beat the North Kingstown Skippers 30-24 late Saturday afternoon during a Division I Football clash between the states' top two teams at Bishop Hendricken. Keith Croft, Hendricken's head

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Titans fall to Ponaganset

By ALEX SPONSELLER After winning its opening night matchup against Smithfield 19-11, the Toll Gate football team came up short, falling to visiting Ponaganset 33-0 at Cranston Stadium last weekend. It was a tough night in the trenches for the Titans,

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Hawks stay step ahead

The second week of the high school football season was filled with ups and downs. Of course, that can be said for any week on the schedule, but for our teams this past weekend, that old cliche perfectly summed it up. Well, not totally. There was one up

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Pats sweep Tolman to get back on track

By ALEX SPONSELLER After losing back to back matches against Portsmouth and Classical, the Pilgrim girls volleyball team bounced back to sweep host Tolman 3-0 (25-20/25-13/25-14) last week to get …

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Anglers say wind farm has benefited fishing

"Anglers who fish the Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) say it has been beneficial for fishing," said a study published in Marine Policy, an international journal of ocean affairs. "Interview findings revealed anglers" enjoyment of the offshore wind farm as

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The following Warwick Veterans Memorial Middle School students have earned honors for the quarter: High Honors Grade 06 Ethan Alves, Maryam Atif, Jack Bannon, Riley Barker, Oriana Blanco, Mackenna Buffery, Myles Butler, Bryan Carreiro, Andy Castillo

Honor student

Honor student Jake Brodeur, a sophomore at North Carolina State University and a 2019 Toll Gate graduate has been named to the dean's list. Brodeur is a Business and Marketing major.

Pilgrim announces 2nd quarter honor students

The following Pilgrim students have earned honors for the second quarter: FRESHMAN HIGH HONORS: Avery Adams, Damien Isaiah Aptt, Tiana M. Arruda, Ariana Ayriyan, Ryan Kenneth Barlow, Nicole E. Blanton, Madison Lynn Boscia, Braxton Logan Bragg, Emma R.

Winman honor students listed

The following Winman Middle School students have earned honors for the second quarter: Grade 8 High Honors Olivia Bradford, Lena Butera, Isabella Cambio, Lyla Costa, Kamryn DeAngelis, Lucas Franco, Shannon Furlong, Emma Harrold, Emma Hindle, Jordyn

Earning Pilgrim high honors

Pilgrim High School seniors Allison Rodrigues and Nathan Rainey were inadvertently omitted from the school's first quarter honors list published in last Thursday's Beacon. Both students earn high honors.

1st quarter honor students listed at Winman Middle School

The following Winman Middle School students have earned honors for the first quarter: Grade 6 High Honors Debra Adeyefa, AnaMarie Alfieri, Zoe Banach, Chase Birmingham, Jayden Bottella, Jonah Buccheri, James Daily, Charlotte DeGaetano, Wyatt Dyer, Braig

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Rhode Island fishing regulations for 2021

Rhode Island's 2021 recreational fishing regulations were discussed and voted on Monday, March 1 at the RI Marine Fisheries Council. The Council recommends both recreational and commercial fishing regulations to Janet Coit, Director of the Department of

Rapid, free Covid test site opens in Warwick

A new rapid Covid-19 testing site opened for asymptomatic Rhode Islanders Wednesday at the Shops at Greenwood, Suite 15 and 17, near the Rhode Island Blood Center on Greenwich Avenue.  An …

Stressed to the max?

2020 was a stressful year and the first few months of 2021 haven’t been much better. April is Stress Awareness Month: a national, cooperative effort to inform people about the dangers of …

Radio Beacon is a podcast from Beacon Communications run by Dan Kittredge (Cranston Herald), Jacob Marrocco (Johnston Sun Rise), John Howell (Warwick Beacon) and Alex Sponseller (Beacon …

Rep. Deb Fellela of Johnston

After Dan and Jake discuss the latest on ATVs, the lieutenant governor search, and RI's vaccination campaign, Jake chats with Dist. 43 state Rep. Deb Fellela of Johnston (29:37) about the State …

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