News to You
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WPD Capt. Boisseau Honored for House Fire Heroics
WARWICK, RI — WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau was off-duty, returning home in Cranston July 5 at 11: 15 p.m. when he spotted a fire at his neighbor’s house, alerting them […]
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Council OKs New Vehicles, Renews Flock Camera Deal
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick City Council approved new DPW and police vehicles Monday night and renewed Warwick’s expiring 2-year Flock camera deal to operate 11 license plate cameras in […]
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RIDOT Shifts Rte. 37 Lane Split To 295N Exit
CRANSTON, RI — As part of its ongoing Cranston Canyon/Route 37 Bridges project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has shifted the location of the Rte. 37 lane split […]
Business
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Bennett, Burke $17 Minimum Wage Bill Clears House, Senate
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 […]
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Casino Smoking Ban Bill Supporters Rally at State House
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 […]
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Suzy Q’s Summit General Opens
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
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CCRI Cybersecurity Club Places 27th in NCL Meet
WARWICK, RI — CCRI’s Cybersecurity Club placed 27th among 510 colleges and universities in the National Cyber League (NCL) spring competition, beating powerhouses including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the University […]
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McNamara Soft-Shell Football Helmet Bill Passes House
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. […]
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Committee OKs 15 Teacher Layoffs, $1.9M Cuts Remain
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 […]
All Politics are Local
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What’s Open July 4th, What’s Going Down
Let’s review America’s first defiance of a tyrannical madman, to keep in mind what all the fireworks, patriotic songs, slogans and flag pins are supposed to signify:
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RI ‘Hands Off!’ Protestors: ‘Ho-Ho, Donald Trump Has Got to Go!’
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Islanders in four Ocean State locations were among millions nationwide turning out for ‘Hands Off!’ protests against the Musk – Trump Coup seizing Congressional powers, defying […]
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Tassoni: Cannabis Profits Should Aid Overdose Prevention, Education & TreatmentÂ
Where does the money from Rhode Island’s cannabis sales go? As President and CEO at The Leadership Council for Substance Abuse and Mental Health of Rhode Island, I would like to […]
Police and Fire
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WPD Capt. Boisseau Honored for House Fire Heroics
WARWICK, RI — WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau was off-duty, returning home in Cranston July 5 at 11: 15 p.m. when he spotted a fire at his neighbor’s house, alerting them […]
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Trooper Log – 2 Warwick Arrests: DUI, Reckless Driving
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log June 29 – July 5 involved charges for DUI and recklesss driving. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI […]
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Copley Indicted for Threatening Council President March 21
COVENTRY, RI — The RI Attorney General’s office reported former Coventry Dist. 5 Town Councilman Scott Copley indicted by a Statewide Grand Jury Wednesday for threatening a public official, Council […]