News to You
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RIDOT: Rte. 295 Lanes Closed at Exit 20
CUMBERLAND — Starting today, RIDOT is temporarily leaving two Rte. 295 lanes closed, one in each direction, at the Mendon Road Bridge (Route 122/Exit 20). The lane reductions will create […]
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Kraft Singles American Cheese Recalled for Choking Hazard
PROVIDENCE, RI —Kraft Heinz has announced its Kraft Singles American Cheese recalled this week because packaging may leave wrapper remnants when opened, a choking hazard. recalled bout 83,800 cases of […]
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Warwick Weekend: Football Stream, Book Sale
WARWICK, RI — This Warwick Weekend boasts a three-day library book sale, Pilgrim football streaming, food trucks and art, and a fair chance of rain Saturday and Sunday. The weather forecast for this Warwick […]
Business
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Ring Named CNE EVP Chief People Officer
PROVIDENCE, RI — Care New England (CNE) has named Cynthia Ring, MBA, its new CNE EVP Chief People Officer. Care New England runs six Rhode Island hospitals and care centers, including Kent […]
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Kent Hospital Volunteer Recognized for Service
WARWICK, RI — Al Stanford, 94, Kent Hospital volunteer at the Women & Infants infusion center for years comforting patients with his humor and talks, was surprised by one couple […]
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Showcase Offers $4 Movies on National Cinema Day
WARWICK, RI — Showcase Cinemas celebrates National Cinema Day Sunday, Aug. 27 with $4 tickets for any movie, even Gran Turismo, in any format at all Showcase Cinemas including its […]
Schools
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Warwick Varsity Sports Wrap-up: Sept. 19, 2023
WARWICK, RI — Here’s your recap of Warwick varsity sports for Sept. 19, 2023, as reported on the Rhode Island Interscholastic League website. Football: Hendricken, Pilgrim notch wins Bishop Hendricken […]
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Council Update: An Historic Vote for High Schools Bond
Editor’s note: The Council Update is a twice-monthly update on Council meetings and developments from Warwick City Council President Steve McAllister. The column is written after each council meeting, twice a month. This […]
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Council Releases $350M New High Schools Bonds
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council voted 8-1 to release $350 million in building bonds for two new high schools Monday, though a new estimate shows the voter-approved plan […]
All Politics are Local
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Congressman Cicilline Resigning to Lead RI Foundation
Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) will resign June 1 to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as President and CEO, cutting his seventh term in the United States House of Representatives short. […]
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Picozzi’s Swing at Merolla May Be a Strikeout
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Frank Picozzi has built an image for himself as a no-nonsense executive taking charge of the city and cleaning up the mismanagement left behind by prior […]
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Martin Luther King Day: RI’s Homeless Need Shelter
It’s been 54 years since Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis outside the Lorraine Motel room where he was organizing a crusade against poverty, a […]
Police and Fire
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Airport Connector Wrong-Way Driver Faces DUI Charge
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police stopped an Airport Connector wrong-way driver of a white 2019 Dodge Ram Aug. 21 at 11:46 p.m., charging him with DUI. When Officer Charles Vella […]
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Loosed Granite Blocked Rte. 95 North Thursday A.M.
PROVIDENCE, RI — Loosed granite blocked Rte. 95 North – all but one lane – at Thurbers Avenue this a.m. after a flatbed’s straps broke, State Police report. Troopers from […]
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RI Trooper Log: Felony Assault, Embezzlement
WARWICK, RI — RI Trooper Log arrests Sept. 10 – 16 concerning Warwick involved charges of embezzlement, shoplifting, felony assault and conspiracy, and driving with a suspended license. Here are the […]