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  • [CREDIT: Marisa Lenardson] Trinity's 'POTUS' runs through Sept. 22, then Oct. 10 – 27 at Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. From left, actors Rachael Warren, Deb Martin and Jackie Davis during one of the comedy's irreverent scenes.

    Trinity’s POTUS Features Fearless Lunacy

    [CREDIT: Marisa Lenardson] Trinity's 'POTUS' runs through Sept. 22, then Oct. 10 – 27 at Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. From left, actors Rachael Warren, Deb Martin and Jackie Davis during one of the comedy's irreverent scenes. By: Joe Siegel

    PROVIDENCE, RI —In the midst of a crazier than usual election season, Trinity Repertory Company  presents a production of fearless lunacy with Trinity’s POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are […]

  • [CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] Warwick Weekend Events include a pet walk, village-wide yard sale, imPossible Dream fundraiser, and car wash.

    Warwick Weekend Events: Action Packed Saturday

    [CREDIT: Warwick Post Composite] Warwick Weekend Events include a pet walk, village-wide yard sale, imPossible Dream fundraiser, and car wash. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend events roundup features an Impossible Dream fundraiser, RISPCA pet walk, Pilgrim car wash and a Conimicut Village-spanning yard sale. The weather for this week’s […]

  • The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log.

    RISP Coventry Arrests: Assault, Minors Given Alcohol

    The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout RI. Each week Troopers make multiple RI arrests recorded in the RI Trooper log. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI —  Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  Sept. 2 – 5  involved charges for reckless driving, Adderall and prohbited firearms possession, and DUI. […]

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  • [CREDIT: RI Lottery] A Warwick Woman wins $250K on a scratch ticket in the latest news from the RI Lottery.

    Happy Warwick Woman Won $250K Scratch Ticket

    [CREDIT: RI Lottery] A Warwick Woman wins $250K on a scratch ticket in the latest news from the RI Lottery. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A Warwick woman won an early birthday gift when she won $250,000 playing the “Ultimate Fortune” Instant Game scratch ticket. The woman, who asked not to be […]

  • [CREDIT: VEG] Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), which helps people and their pets when they need it most, opened with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Frank Picozzi at 989 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 on Monday.

    VEG Opens 24/7 Centerville Road Pet ER Care Center

    [CREDIT: VEG] Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), which helps people and their pets when they need it most, opened with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Frank Picozzi at 989 Centerville Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 on Monday. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), helping people and their pets during health emergencies, opened pet ER VEG Warwick at 989 Centerville Rd., with a ribbon cutting and the help […]

  • [CREDIT: K&K] Robyn Factor, one of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum's workers compensation lawyers, offers common tips for people filing claims.

    Factor: Four Frequent Workers Compensation Lawyers Tips

    [CREDIT: K&K] Robyn Factor, one of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum's workers compensation lawyers, offers common tips for people filing claims. By: Rob Borkowski

    Generally speaking, most people do not think about worker’s compensation until they get injured at work.  After it happens though, they have many questions such as how they “get on” […]

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  • Biden vs. Trump 2024: Are You Smarter Than a Dictator?

    By: Warwick Post Staff

    It’s painful to say this, but we have all seen the proof, the aging, the public appearances and interviews, the obvious inability to take the fight for democracy to Donald […]

  • [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial in Washington D.C. By King's reckoning, the evils of racism, poverty and war were intertwined, and King was determined to oppose them all.

    Martin Luther King Day: Act Against Poverty Directly

    [CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial in Washington D.C. By King's reckoning, the evils of racism, poverty and war were intertwined, and King was determined to oppose them all. By: Warwick Post Staff

    Fifty-five years ago, Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated outside the Lorraine Motel room in Memphis where he was organizing a crusade against American injustices causing poverty, […]

  • [CREDIT: NOAA] A graph showing sea level rise during the last few decades, which is predicted to continue throughout the century.

    McAllister: Make Sea Level, Coastal Hazards A Priority

    [CREDIT: NOAA] A graph showing sea level rise during the last few decades, which is predicted to continue throughout the century. By: Warwick Post Staff

    TO THE EDITOR: US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse recently spoke to a group of business leaders and referenced a RI Coastal Resources Management Council report that indicated Warwick is especially vulnerable to raising […]

Police and Fire

  • The US District Courthouse in Providence, RI.

    Warwick Man Charged in $1.6M OTC Drug Ring Bust

    The US District Courthouse in Providence, RI. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — A Warwick man arrested in a $1.6M over-the-counter, or OTC drug ring bust is charged as one of two diverters setting up shell companies, securing stolen goods […]

  • Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police have identified the woman in a single-vehicle fatal Moped crash April 6.

    WPD: August 2024 Warwick Arrests

    Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police have identified the woman in a single-vehicle fatal Moped crash April 6. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — WPD August 2024 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, felony assault, illegal fireworks, sending minors indecent material and indecent exposure. Warwick Police made 182 arrests […]

  • Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police have identified the woman in a single-vehicle fatal Moped crash April 6.

    Crash Breaks Gas Line, Sam’s Inn Evacuated

    Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police have identified the woman in a single-vehicle fatal Moped crash April 6. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon car crash that damaged four cars and a gas line, prompting officials to order Sam’s Inn evacuated. The ruptured gas […]