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

    Committee Limits Student Survey to Grades 9, 10

    [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

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue f… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this […]

  • [CREDIT: Caitlyn DiPompo] Jessie Davidson as Elphaba in PPAC'S visually stunning and well-acted production of 'Wicked.'

    PPAC’s ‘Wicked’ A Spellbinding Spectacle

    [CREDIT: Caitlyn DiPompo] Jessie Davidson as Elphaba in PPAC'S visually stunning and well-acted production of 'Wicked.' By: Joe Siegel

    PROVIDENCE, RI — The smash musical “Wicked” continues to cast a spell over audiences. The show opened at the Providence Performing Arts Center on Wednesday and runs through March 22. […]

  • Time to Spring Forward as Franklin envisioned - and move the clock one hour ahead this weekend.

    Spring Forward: Clocks, Sunsets, Jump 1 Hour

    Time to Spring Forward as Franklin envisioned - and move the clock one hour ahead this weekend. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — At 2 a.m. tomorrow morning, while all but the night owls and insomniacs are fast asleep, clocks will Spring Forward an hour for Daylight Saving Time. Some […]

Business

  • [CREDIT: RI Hospitality] More than 50 Gregg’s employees joined owners Bob, Bobbie and Rob Bacon on stage at the RI Convention Center Jan. 17 to accept The President's Award for the restaurant group during the ANCHORS awards gala.

    Gregg’s Wins President’s Award at ANCHORS

    [CREDIT: RI Hospitality] More than 50 Gregg’s employees joined owners Bob, Bobbie and Rob Bacon on stage at the RI Convention Center Jan. 17 to accept The President's Award for the restaurant group during the ANCHORS awards gala. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — RI Hospitality honored Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns with its 2025 President’s Award during the ANCHORS Gala at the Rhode Island Convention Center Jan. 14, recognizing the family-owned restaurant […]

  • [CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson Kent President and COO.

    CNE Names Jackson as Kent President, COO

    [CREDIT: CNE] Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson Kent President and COO. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Care New England has appointed Carolyn Jackson as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kent Hospital, taking the reins Feb. 2. Jackson’s experience includes more than […]

  • [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 […]

Schools

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

    Committee Limits Student Survey to Grades 9, 10

    [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

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue f… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this […]

  • [CREDIT: WPS] School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan explains the difference between Board of Canvassers duties and that of the School Committee during a discussion of the Feb. 3 Special Election at Thursday's School Committee meeting.

    Galligan Answers Feb. 3 Bond Vote Questions

    [CREDIT: WPS] School Committee Chair Shaun Galligan explains the difference between Board of Canvassers duties and that of the School Committee during a discussion of the Feb. 3 Special Election at Thursday's School Committee meeting. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — School Committee Chair Galligan defended the board’s handling of the Feb. 3 bond vote which nixed a $50m supplement of the new high school project

  • [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date.

    Bond Nixed, Extra-District Placements Rising

    [CREDIT: WP Chart] A chart showing the cost and number of years of bonds and out-of-district placements attributed to aging sports fields. The current and proposed bonds are short term, 20 year expenses. The cost of uncompetitive facilities adds money to the budget every year, and is also expected to increase yearly, burdening taxpayers long past the 20-year bonds payoff date. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Department’s plan for facilities that’ll curb sports-related out-of-district placements snagged with the $50M bond defeat Feb. 3, so now city and school officials are looking for at least $13 million to build the planned fields.

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Police and Fire

  • 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.

    Trooper Coventry Arrests Thru March 5: DUI, Crack

    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 Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log  Feb. 28 – March 5 involved charges for DUI and escape from the ACI.

  • Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police report a Northup Street man arrested after firing a BB gun indoors, while intoxicated.

    Man Faces KCMH Assault Charge March 30

    Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. Police report a Northup Street man arrested after firing a BB gun indoors, while intoxicated. By: Rob Borkowski

    Warwick Police Headquarters at 99 Veterans Memorial Drive. WARWICK, RI — On Feb. 4, Warwick Police v… One Sec — Read this article for $15, unlock all WarwickPost reports this […]

  • [CREDIT: RIBNS] Coventry firefighters responded to a barn fire Saturday March 7, containing the blaze. No injuries to people or animals were reported.

    Firefighters Contain Maple Valley Road Barn Fire

    [CREDIT: RIBNS] Coventry firefighters responded to a barn fire Saturday March 7, containing the blaze. No injuries to people or animals were reported. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Coventry firefighters from 3 departments & CPD responded to a Maple Valley Road barn fire Saturday night, containing the fire that razed the barn