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Chronic absenteeism rates see dramatic drop in Warwick
Warwick Public Schools’ rate of chronically absent students has seen a significant decrease over the past couple of years, going from 45% to 30% of students district-wide being absent, …
FROM STREET TO VILLAGE: This aerial shows ECHO Village, which is nearing completion, in the clover leaf on ramp to Route 146 headed south in Providence. The “village” of 45 Pallet Houses would offer secure housing for homeless.
Village of hope for homeless
The House of Hope CDC is building the state’s first village of hope for the homeless. Laura Jaworski, executive director of the Warwick-based non profit, advanced the concept of box-like …
PACKAGE DELAYED: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by a drone piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21, 2022. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston, but its opening date has been pushed to late 2024.
Amazon wants to revise Johnston tax deal
Amazon’s looking to re-negotiate their tax deal with Johnston. The estimated opening date of Johnston’s Amazon has been bumped back several times. While the company says …
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In less than a month, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet will host to a cadre of local celebrities ready to boogie for charity. The annual fundraiser- Dancing with the Stars of Mentoring- will be raising …
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Lions end Hawks’ reign

ELITE 8: Hendricken’s Michael D’Ambra takes the ball up the floor on Monday night. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)

The Division II champion Lincoln boys basketball team kept its undefeated season alive as it ousted Hendricken from the state tournament on Monday, running away with the 74-53 victory. Lincoln will …

Athlete of the Week: Colin Murray

Murray has been key in net for the Hawks this postseason as they look to win their fourth straight state championship and he was strong last weekend, saving 28 of 29 shots faced in the semifinals …

RHODY LIFE

Breachway exhibit guitar-driven pop music with new EP

A lot of things have changed since Noah Barreto and his old Warwick based alt-rock band Public Alley shocked the local scene by winning WBRU’s Rock Hunt back in 2015. Sadly that radio station …

Stillman creates another classic “Play Within a Concert”

Judith Stillman’s name is known throughout the music world as an outstanding pianist, accompanist and collaborator. From her “home” at Rhode Island College, she has travelled …
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Weekend Spotlight Mar. 16, Community Pet Vaccine Clinic (dogs and cats only) will be hosted by The Rhode Island SPCA Animal Health Center, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, on Sat., Mar. 16, from 10 a.m. …
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THE GROUP: Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, joined a group of Warwick history buffs in City Hall Friday. The group included: Pegee Malcolm, the Chairperson of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission; Felicia Castiglioni Gardella, President of the Warwick Historical Society; current Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi; City Archivist Jackie Picozzi; and Mark Brown, Vice-Chairman of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission.

Unpacking history

Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty carried a pair of huge sealed cardboard boxes into Warwick City Hall’s subterranean conference room. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and …

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Obituaries
Cardoza, George D.
George D. Cardoza, 82 passed away peacefully in his Florida home on Friday, February 23, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born October 20, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island a son of the late …
Dubke, Lester B.
Lester B. Dubke, 83, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.  Born in Michigan, he was a son of the late Louis and Hazel (Boehle) Dubke. Lester had served in the U.S. Navy for 21 years during which …
Smith, Shirley A.
Shirley A. Smith, 82, died Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Henry L. Smith, Jr. Born in Warwick, Shirley was a daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Roberts) Broadbent. …
EDITORIAL
EDITORIAL

Government thrives in the sunshine

If democracy dies in darkness, that logic should dictate that government thrives under direct sunlight. Such is the theory championed and emphasized during Sunshine Week, occurring right now …

LEGALS

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE NOTICE TRANSFER OF LICENSE

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF A RETAILER’S BEVERAGE LICENSE CLASS BV TO KEEP AND SELL INTOXICATING BEVERAGES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 3 OF THE R.I. GENERAL LAWS OF 1956, AS AMENDED, HAS …