December 18, 2025

News to You

  • [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

    Airport Connector Shifts Lanes for Roundabout Work Dec. 18

    [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Airport connector traffic patterns will shift today to new travel lanes as work crews complete roundabout construction there. The lane shifts will allow crews to complete ongoing […]

  • [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have issued a Silver Alert for Leslie Smith, 77, last seen near Carley Drive in Coventry, RI.

    CPD Seek Missing Woman

    [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have issued a Silver Alert for Leslie Smith, 77, last seen near Carley Drive in Coventry, RI. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are asking the public for help locating Leslie Smith, 77, believed to be at risk due to physical and mental health issues, according to a […]

  • [CREDIT: CCRI] A photo of a CCRI collection spot for Toys for Tots.

    CCRI Hosts Toys for Tots Drop-off Till Dec. 19

    [CREDIT: CCRI] A photo of a CCRI collection spot for Toys for Tots. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI – The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Salvation Army in the annual Toys for Tots campaign, ending Dec. […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

    Airport Connector Shifts Lanes for Roundabout Work Dec. 18

    [CREDIT: TF Green Airport] A new traffic pattern has shifted lanes at the Airport Connector starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Airport connector traffic patterns will shift today to new travel lanes as work crews complete roundabout construction there. The lane shifts will allow crews to complete ongoing […]

  • [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.

    New High Schools Update Forum Jan. 6

    [CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee will host a public forum update on the new Warwick high schools project on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Catherine Lott and Amanda Petrarca, co-founder of Compass Core Pharmacy, 80 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick. The pharmacy has been open for about six months, providing low-cost prescriptions to customers.

    Compass Core Pharmacy Offers Low-Cost Prescriptions

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] From left, Catherine Lott and Amanda Petrarca, co-founder of Compass Core Pharmacy, 80 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick. The pharmacy has been open for about six months, providing low-cost prescriptions to customers. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Pharmacists Amanda Petrarca and Gregg Jones, founders of Compass Core Pharmacy, have been delivering low-cost prescriptions at 80 Lambert Lind Highway for about six months. The cash-only […]

Schools

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

    Budget Commission Seeks School Grants Control

    [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

    You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that!  Warwick Post’s writers are committed to local journalism, helping people make informed choices. We can do a lot more with you […]

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

    WPS Bests ’24-’25 RI English, Trails Math Scores

    [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

    You’re probably out of free articles. Let’s fix that!  Warwick Post’s writers are committed to local journalism, helping people make informed choices. We can do a lot more with you […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.

    SC Asks Mayor for $2.1M FY26 Deficit Decision

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan says the Mayor’s office and Budget Commission have yet to offer a plan on how they’ll plug the schools’ $2.1 million FY26 […]

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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have issued a Silver Alert for Leslie Smith, 77, last seen near Carley Drive in Coventry, RI.

    CPD Seek Missing Woman

    [CREDIT: CPD] Coventry Police have issued a Silver Alert for Leslie Smith, 77, last seen near Carley Drive in Coventry, RI. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Police are asking the public for help locating Leslie Smith, 77, believed to be at risk due to physical and mental health issues, according to a […]

  • [CREDIT: PPD] Providence Police posted a new, enhanced video of a suspect in the Brown University Shooting, and released a still image from that footage.

    Brown Shooting Suspect Search Continues, Fundraising Aids Victims

    [CREDIT: PPD] Providence Police posted a new, enhanced video of a suspect in the Brown University Shooting, and released a still image from that footage. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — Saturday’s Brown shooting suspect remains at large, as investigators seek leads on a new person of interest and Rhode Islanders focus on remaining alert for the person […]

  • [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: Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Best Western Nov. 19

    [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 — On Nov. 19, WPD officers were called to Best Western Airport Inn, 2138 Post Road, for an indecent exposure report, arresting a long-term resident of the hotel […]