News to You
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![[CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals. The growths have been reported at Warwick Pond.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAIwAAACMAQAAAACGu3yTAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAZSURBVEjH7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCU+gAADgawpkAAEQjT2XAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
State: Avoid Tiogue Lake Toxic Water
COVENTRY, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) advise avoiding all contact with Tiogue Lake toxic water, due to […]
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![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include kid’s introduction to weaving, a Nathanael Greene Homestead workshop, and several live music opportunities, including the continuation of the Free Summer Entertainment Series.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
Coventry Community Events Aug. 8: Weaving, Live Music
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, […]
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Warwick Weekend Events Aug. 8: Ice Cream, Charity
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: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals. The growths have been reported at Warwick Pond.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Blue-Green-Algae-Warwick-Pond-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include kid’s introduction to weaving, a Nathanael Greene Homestead workshop, and several live music opportunities, including the continuation of the Free Summer Entertainment Series.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coventry-community-events-August-8-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a flea market, Scoops & Sirens at Apponaug Village Creamery, and several live music events, including two music opportunities at Drift Bar.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Warwick-weekend-events-August-8-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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Shirt Happenz Screen Print Enjoys First Summer on Rte. 3
WEST GREENWICH, RI — Shirt Happenz screen print studio has its new sign and a growing client base at its new 45 Nooseneck Hill Road shop, the result of two […]
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate
STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives and Senate today approved bills introduced by Rep. David A. Bennett and Sen. John Burke that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage from […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Shirtz Happenz at 45 Nooseneck Hill Road Unit 16, West Greenwich. From left, owners Robb Harrington and Pete Vellucci,](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Shirt-Happenz-2-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
Schools
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CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed
WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), […]
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools are cutting admin positions, including currently vacant roles such as Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director of IT, cutting costs. Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan […]
![[WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CCRI-NJCAA-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
All Politics are Local
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DiPetrillo May Still Get Pension as Legal Tab Hits $1M
WARWICK, RI — Warwick ran up at least $1 million to settle two cases involving former Water Department Chief Terry DiPetrillo, and those costs will go up if he’s allowed to collect a full city pension.
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What’s Open July 4th, What’s Going Down
Let’s review America’s first defiance of a tyrannical madman, to keep in mind what all the fireworks, patriotic songs, slogans and flag pins are supposed to signify:
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RI ‘Hands Off!’ Protestors: ‘Ho-Ho, Donald Trump Has Got to Go!’
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Islanders in four Ocean State locations were among millions nationwide turning out for ‘Hands Off!’ protests against the Musk – Trump Coup seizing Congressional powers, defying […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] WarwickPost's annual list of fireworks displays once again led our list of most-read stories for the year.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fireworks_2015_91-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Jeni Luther] Thousands of people swelled the streets in Providence April 5 to tell the Musk -Trump Coup to take their hands off Americans' freedoms, security, voting rights, Medicare, Social Security and powers not granted in the U.S. Constitution during the national Hands Off protest.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Providence-Hands-Off-Protest-3-April-5-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Police and Fire
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Warwick Arrests July 2025: Assault, DUI, Larceny
WARWICK, RI — WPD July 2025 Warwick arrests included charges for DUI, larceny, domestic violence, prohibited weapons and assault/injury of a person older than 60. Warwick Police made 187 arrests during […]
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Trooper Log: Warwick Arrests: DUI, Crack Possession
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log July 29 – Aug. 3 involved charges for DUI on Rte. 95 and Greenwich Avenue, and a man wanted for […]
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WPD National Night Out Starts Tuesday, 3 p.m.
WARWICK, RI – The WPD National Night Out returns Tuesday, Aug. 5, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park food, fire spinners, mermaids, witches, wagon rides and a petting zoo, among its […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick National Night Out returns Saturday, 3 p.m. at Rocky Point Park with food trucks, attractions and music.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/National-Night-Out-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)