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  • [CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' rall June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations including Westerly and Middletown.

    RI Protesters Join ‘No Kings’ Rallies Opposing Trump June 14

     [CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' rall June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations including Westerly and Middletown. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Islanders joined nation-wide ‘No Kings’ protesters Saturday opposing President Donald Trump’s coup’s  $100 million parade, his administration’s billionaire-first agenda and the militarization of American democracy. “The […]

  • [CREDIT: CSPAN] U.S. Sen U.S. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed from a DHS press conference in Los Angeles, CA after trying to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question.

    Agents Force Senator Asking Question Out of DHS Press Conference June 12

     [CREDIT: CSPAN] U.S. Sen U.S. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was forcibly removed from a DHS press conference in Los Angeles, CA after trying to ask Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question. By: Rob Borkowski

    LOS ANGELES, CA — US Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) interrupted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem’s DHS press conference at a federal building Thursday trying to ask a question, […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include a Flag Day ceremony, a volunteer card making event, a farmers market, and goats.

    Coventry Community Events June 13: Flag Day

     [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Community Events in Coventry, RI include a Flag Day ceremony, a volunteer card making event, a farmers market, and goats. By: Natalie Ferland

    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.  […]

Business

  • [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.

    Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate

     [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. By: Rob Borkowski

    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: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi.

    Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House

     [CREDIT: Courtesy Photo] Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, which has the support of House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — Members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (C.E.A.S.E. RI) and several unions rallied in the State Capitol rotunda May 20 supporting a casino smoking ban bill, protecting […]

  • Suzy Q’s Summit General Opens

     By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI — Not long after Suzy Quattrocchi and Town Council members cut the ribbon at Suzy Q’s Summit General, 25 Old Summit Road,  more than 100 hungry people from […]

Schools

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.

    McNamara Soft-Shell Football Helmet Bill Passes House

     [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. By: Rob Borkowski

    STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) requiring soft shell helmet covers for high school football players. […]

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs.

    Committee OKs 15 Teacher Layoffs, $1.9M Cuts Remain

     [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A list of Warwick Teachers Union related reductions proposed to help meet the Warwick Schools FY26 deficit, including teacher layoffs. By: Joe Siegel

    WARWICK, RI — The School Committee approved 15 teacher layoffs Tuesday on a 4-1 vote, which still leaves the district  with a $1.9 million FY26 deficit. The district’s FY26 budget […]

  • [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself.

    BBBS RI: Natural Mentors Pack Powerful Influence

     [CREDIT: Rhonda Lapham] From left, Lapham's mother, who was one of her natural mentors and Lapham herself. By: Rob Borkowski

     RHONDA LAPHAM Market President, iHeartMedia Providence & Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island May is a time of change and growth. Students are wrapping up the school […]

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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    SUV Hits Curb, Driver Faces DUI Charge June 16

     [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 — Officer Tyler Luiz was driving near the intersection of West Shore Road and Warwick Avenue May 3 at 3:10 a.m. when he saw a gray 2012 Ford […]

  • [CREDIT: CPD] Jesse Boulais, 18, of 162 Main St., Exeter, was arrested June 10 and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle.

    CPD Arrests Man for Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police

     [CREDIT: CPD] Jesse Boulais, 18, of 162 Main St., Exeter, was arrested June 10 and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle. By: Rob Borkowski

    COVENTRY, RI – Coventry Police arrested Jesse Boulais, 18, 162 Main St., Exeter, June 10,  charging him with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Eluding Police, and Resisting Arrest.  On June […]

  • 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 Log: 6 EG, Coventry Arrests: DUI, Fraud

     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  May 27 – June 6 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving, and public assistance fraud. […]