December 18, 2025

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  • [CREDIT: Bob Mattera,President, PSRI] Lakewood Baptist and Photographic Society of RI (PSRI) member Lincoln Smith with the food soon to be delivered to West Bay Marketplace following the PSRI Christmas Food Collection for 2025.

    PSRI Gathers 392lbs of Food for West Bay Marketplace

    [CREDIT: Bob Mattera,President, PSRI] Lakewood Baptist and Photographic Society of RI (PSRI) member Lincoln Smith with the food soon to be delivered to West Bay Marketplace following the PSRI Christmas Food Collection for 2025. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — Last Tuesday, Dec. 16, Photographic Society of RI (PSRI)  held its Christmas Party at Lakewood Baptist Church, coinciding with their 35th Annual Food Collection to help those […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a free Christmas concert, a winter market, a craft night, and a figure skaters show.

    Warwick Weekend Events Dec. 19: Skating, Concert

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a free Christmas concert, a winter market, a craft night, and a figure skaters show. 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.  WARWICK, […]

  • [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include a winter fair, visits with Santa, a Christmas artisans market, ceramic classes, and several live music events at OTD.

    Coventry Weekend Events Dec. 19: Ceramics, Santa

    [Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include a winter fair, visits with Santa, a Christmas artisans market, ceramic classes, and several live music events at OTD. 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.  COVENTRY, […]

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

  • 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 Coventry Arrests Dec. 20: DUI, Reckless Driver

    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  Dec. 10- 20 involved charges for DUI, reckless driving and check forgery. Here are the basics […]

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

    CPD Seeks 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 […]