NEWS
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, …
A legacy of CEOs: From Left to Right former President & CEO Jo-Ann Schofield (departed MENTOR Rhode Island 2023), new President & CEO Jeanine Achin, and former President & CEO Arlene McNulty (departed 2014)
From CEO to Spectator, the view is just fine
One morning in 2006, I walked into my office at MENTOR Rhode Island to find a voicemail from then CEO Arlene McNulty. She was in the middle of watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars when she …
Here's what's happening around Warwick
Weekend Spotlight   Apr. 13, Free Gridiron Girls Camp will be offered on Sat., Apr. 13,  from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Johnston High School,  345 Cherry Hill Rd., Johnston.  Dr. …
No matter the role, Frank Flaherty looks to make a difference
Some people greet him as “Your Honor”. Others, “Mayor”. But probably over half the state simply calls him “Frank”. I am referring, of course, to …
Author of garden travel guides to speak about gardens of Gilded Age
Garden designer, and garden tourist Jana Milbocker will give a presentation on Gardens of the Gilded Age at Warwick Public Library on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. The Gilded Age is renowned for its …
$4 million in scholarships available through Rhode Island Foundation
At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. Four dozen Cranston students received aid …
Warwick Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Little Live Music” comes to library on April 21
The Warwick Symphony Orchestra woodwind quartet and a studio orchestra will be featured in a concert of chamber music  at Warwick Public Library on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. The Warwick …
Senate plans education summit April 22 at CCRI Knight Campus
On Monday, April 22, Education Committee Chairwoman Sandra Cano and Senate President Pro Tempore Hanna Gallo will host the Senate Education Summit from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Community College of …
Sun gazers
The third grade class of St. Rose of Lima teacher Jennifer Liddle was well equipped to view Monday’s eclipse . “We have completed a unit in science on astrology recently, so the timing …
THE CHALLENGER: Dr. Steven Corvi has entered the race for CD2 in an attempt to unseat freshman U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner. (Submitted photo
MET vs. DEI?
U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner now has a Republican opponent for this year’s election. Political newcomer Dr. Steven Corvi, who filed with the Federal Election Commission on March 21, announced last …
SPRUCING UP THE HALLS: Student art projects are displayed prominently in a shelf just outside of Toll Gate’s cafeteria.
Toll Gate prepares for second annual Arts and Technology fair
Toll Gate High School is preparing to put on display some of their students’ finest art works at the second annual Arts and Technology Fair on April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. According to …
Open meeting to discuss ways to save state’s wild forests
The Old Growth Tree Society of Rhode Island will hold an open meeting at the Warwick Public Library at 600 Sandy Ln. Wednesday, April 17th, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., to talk about how the state's …