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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau recounts his actions July 5, finding his neighbor's house on fire and alerting them before it engulfed the home within minutes.

    WPD Capt. Boisseau Honored for House Fire Heroics

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau recounts his actions July 5, finding his neighbor's house on fire and alerting them before it engulfed the home within minutes. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • Warwick City Hall

    Council OKs New Vehicles, Renews Flock Camera Deal

    Warwick City Hall By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • A traffic-cam view of Rte. 37 near Post Road.

    RIDOT Shifts Rte. 37 Lane Split To 295N Exit

    A traffic-cam view of Rte. 37 near Post Road. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

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  • [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: CCRI] The CCRI cybersecurity team during a recent practice meeting. From left are Caleb Car, Zachary Hartmann, Corey Davis and Maria Monteiro.

    CCRI Cybersecurity Club Places 27th in NCL Meet

    [CREDIT: CCRI] The CCRI cybersecurity team during a recent practice meeting. From left are Caleb Car, Zachary Hartmann, Corey Davis and Maria Monteiro. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • [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 […]

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  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau recounts his actions July 5, finding his neighbor's house on fire and alerting them before it engulfed the home within minutes.

    WPD Capt. Boisseau Honored for House Fire Heroics

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] WPD Capt. Charles Boisseau recounts his actions July 5, finding his neighbor's house on fire and alerting them before it engulfed the home within minutes. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island.

    Trooper Log – 2 Warwick Arrests: DUI, Reckless Driving

    RI Trooper Log arrests, including Warwick arrests. The Rhode Island State Police are stationed in several barracks throughout Rhode Island. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • [CREDIT: Scott Copley for Dist. 5] Scott Copley, is running in the Coventry Dist. 5 Race.

    Copley Indicted for Threatening Council President March 21

    [CREDIT: Scott Copley for Dist. 5] Scott Copley, is running in the Coventry Dist. 5 Race. By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]