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![[CREDit: Theatre By the Sea] Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing for the “Corny Collins Show” in TBTS's "Hairspray.'](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
TBTS’s ‘Hairspray’ Is Deep, High-Energy & Timely
WAKEFIELD, RI —To say that Theatre by the Sea’s “Hairspray,”, is only a feel-good musical, high-energy dancing and big wigs, would be inaccurate—it’s deeper.
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Hopkins Hill Welcomes Potvin as Fire Chief
COVENTRY, RI— After a long career in East Providence as Director of Emergency Medical Services, John Potvin returned to lead the Hopkins Hill Fire District, where he volunteered as a […]
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Copley Arraigned July 25 On Threatening Public Official Charge
WARWICK, RI — Scott Copley, fmr. Coventry Councilman, was arraigned Friday for threatening a public official & subpoenaed a Cumberland Farms video of himself.
![[CREDit: Theatre By the Sea] Niki Metcalf as Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing for the “Corny Collins Show” in TBTS's "Hairspray.'](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hairspray-tbts-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Scott Copley, third from left, appears in Kent County Superior Court July 25, 2025 at his arraignment on a charge of threatening a public official.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Scott-Copley-Arraigned-July-25-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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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 […]
![[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.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
![[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.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Casino-Smoking-Ban-Bill-State-House-Rally-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Schools
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CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant
WARWICK, RI — Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has won a $1 million Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant expanding its Electrical Apprenticeship and Ready to Build programs, meeting the growing […]
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Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools are cutting admin positions, including currently vacant roles such as Assistant Superintendent and Assistant Director of IT, cutting costs. Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan […]
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Warwick Schools Tech Director on Leave June 15
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools Tech Director Jeffrey Taylor has been put on leave with pay for an undisclosed “personnel issue.” When asked about Taylor, Warwick Schools Superintendent William […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
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 & Treatment
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 […]
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] WarwickPost's annual list of fireworks displays once again led our list of most-read stories for the year.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fireworks_2015_91-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Jeni Luther] Thousands of people swelled the streets in Providence April 5 to tell the Musk -Trump Coup to take their hands off Americans' freedoms, security, voting rights, Medicare, Social Security and powers not granted in the U.S. Constitution during the national Hands Off protest.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Providence-Hands-Off-Protest-3-April-5-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Police and Fire
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Drive-Thru DUI Charge Follows July 1 Hit & Run Call
WARWICK, RI — Officer Michael Maccarone was called to 2390 Warwick Ave. July 1 at 9:55 p.m. for a hit & run, charging a Fla. man with a drive-thru DUI. […]
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Hopkins Hill Welcomes Potvin as Fire Chief
COVENTRY, RI— After a long career in East Providence as Director of Emergency Medical Services, John Potvin returned to lead the Hopkins Hill Fire District, where he volunteered as a […]
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Copley Arraigned July 25 On Threatening Public Official Charge
WARWICK, RI — Scott Copley, fmr. Coventry Councilman, was arraigned Friday for threatening a public official & subpoenaed a Cumberland Farms video of himself.
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)