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  • [CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations

    ‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for Saturday in EG, NK, Providence

    [CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations By: Warwick Post Staff

    [CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Touch-a-Truck fundraiser, the Halloween Spooktacular marketplace, a crafting event at Proclamation Ale, and a Halloween movie night.

    Warwick Weekend Events Oct. 17: Halloween, Trucks

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Touch-a-Truck fundraiser, the Halloween Spooktacular marketplace, a crafting event at Proclamation Ale, and a Halloween movie night. By: Natalie Ferland

    Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up.  WARWICK, […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include the Coventry Halloween Spooktacular, Fairview Garden’s Fall Festival, the annual Snowflake Bazaar, and pumpkin painting.

    Coventry Weekend Events Oct. 17: Bazaar, Festival

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include the Coventry Halloween Spooktacular, Fairview Garden’s Fall Festival, the annual Snowflake Bazaar, and pumpkin painting. By: Natalie Ferland

    Your event’s not here? You probably didn’t enter it into our calendar. Add your event to make sure we don’t miss it, then e-mail editor@warwickpost.com to give us a heads-up.  COVENTRY, […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: Dan's Convenience] Dan's Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick, the site of a $75,000 lotttery win.

    Warwick Scratch Ticket Winner Scores $75K

    [CREDIT: Dan's Convenience] Dan's Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick, the site of a $75,000 lotttery win. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A Warwick scratch ticket winner is $75,000 richer after claiming his prize on the “Mega Crossword” Instant Game ticket, purchased at Dan’s Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick. […]

  • [CREDIT: CRA] An image from a recent Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting discussing ongoing mapping of the Johnson's Pond property seized from Social Holdings LLC.

    Coventry: Johnson’s Pond Meeting Pushed Till Sept. 25

    [CREDIT: CRA] An image from a recent Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting discussing ongoing mapping of the Johnson's Pond property seized from Social Holdings LLC. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — The Johnson’s Pond Redevelopment Area and Public Use Determination Community Workshop scheduled for Aug. 21 is rescheduled to Sept. 25, as a legal challenge to the town’s […]

  • [CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Warwick Firefighters responded to a Conimicut fire Saturday, Sept. 6 that razed Tiger Eye Gift Shop and seriously damaged Kent Electric. There were no serious injuries reported.

    Conimicut Fire Razes Tiger Eye Gift Shop

    [CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Warwick Firefighters responded to a Conimicut fire Saturday, Sept. 6 that razed Tiger Eye Gift Shop and seriously damaged Kent Electric. There were no serious injuries reported. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Tiger Eye Gift Shop was razed by a Conimicut fire Saturday afternoon, a blaze that also seriously damaged Kent Electric, rallying the community to their aid with […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.

    Pilgrim School Work Waits on DEM’s Say Oct. 17

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK,  RI — Work on the new Pilgrim High School may resume soon, according to John Bates, Project Manager for Left Field, depending on the go-ahead from the Department of […]

  • [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Students of Tiogue Elementary School march with their Future Oakers banner during the CHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4, 2025

    CHS Homecoming Parade 2025

    [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Students of Tiogue Elementary School march with their Future Oakers banner during the CHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4, 2025 By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — The 2025 Coventry High School Homecoming Parade kicked off from Paine Field, 1277 Main St., ending at Coventry High, 40 Reservoir Road Oct. 4, with the spirited […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department

    Committee: $2M Schools FY26 Deficit Illegal

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee has formally asked Mayor Frank Picozzi, the Council and Budget Commission how to resolve Warwick Schools’ Schools FY26 Deficit and illegal operation without […]

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Police and Fire

  • Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone.

    Warwick Man Gets 7 Years For Fatal DUI Crash

    Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced a $5.4M settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Reckitt Benckiser Group alleging the company improperly marketed Suboxone. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI —  A Warwick man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to seven years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for a fatal DUI crash that killed […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    WPD: Bike Thief Arrested, Bike Returned Sept. 10

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A bike thief intercepted mid-theft by the bicycle owner Sept. 10 returned the bike and was later arrested by Warwick Police near the intersection of Spruce Street […]

  • RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

    Trooper Warwick Arrests Oct. 10: Fentanyl, Domestic Violence

    RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log  Oct. 6 –   involved charges for DUI, domestic violence, shoplifting and vandalism. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI […]