News to You
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![CREDIT: Friends Way] Friends Way in Warwick received $100,000 to expand its Sudden Loss Support Group program for children dealing with opioid related deaths in their families.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
Friends Way $100K Aids Children’s Opioid Loss Support
WARWICK, RI — The the Rhode Island Foundation has awarded 100,000 to Friends Way in Warwick, the state’s only children’s bereavement center offering free peer support to children and their […]
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‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for Saturday in EG, NK, Providence
[CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations […]
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Warwick Weekend Events Oct. 17: Halloween, Trucks
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: Friends Way] Friends Way in Warwick received $100,000 to expand its Sudden Loss Support Group program for children dealing with opioid related deaths in their families.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Friends-Way-Opioid-Loss-Counseling-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third 'No Kings' nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/No-Kings-Rally-RI-State-House-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Touch-a-Truck fundraiser, the Halloween Spooktacular marketplace, a crafting event at Proclamation Ale, and a Halloween movie night.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Warwick-weekend-events-October-17-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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Warwick Scratch Ticket Winner Scores $75K
WARWICK, RI — A Warwick scratch ticket winner is $75,000 richer after claiming his prize on the “Mega Crossword” Instant Game ticket, purchased at Dan’s Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick. […]
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Coventry: Johnson’s Pond Meeting Pushed Till Sept. 25
COVENTRY, RI — The Johnson’s Pond Redevelopment Area and Public Use Determination Community Workshop scheduled for Aug. 21 is rescheduled to Sept. 25, as a legal challenge to the town’s […]
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Conimicut Fire Razes Tiger Eye Gift Shop
WARWICK, RI — Tiger Eye Gift Shop was razed by a Conimicut fire Saturday afternoon, a blaze that also seriously damaged Kent Electric, rallying the community to their aid with […]
![[CREDIT: Dan's Convenience] Dan's Convenience, 2699 Post Rd., Warwick, the site of a $75,000 lotttery win.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dans-Convenience-Store--250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: CRA] An image from a recent Coventry Redevelopment Agency meeting discussing ongoing mapping of the Johnson's Pond property seized from Social Holdings LLC.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Johnsons-Pond-Redevelopment-map-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Mayor Frank Picozzi] Warwick Firefighters responded to a Conimicut fire Saturday, Sept. 6 that razed Tiger Eye Gift Shop and seriously damaged Kent Electric. There were no serious injuries reported.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Conimicut-Fire-Tiger-Eye-Sept.-6-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Schools
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAIwAAACMAQAAAACGu3yTAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAZSURBVEjH7cExAQAAAMKg9U9tCU+gAADgawpkAAEQjT2XAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
Pilgrim School Work Waits on DEM’s Say Oct. 17
WARWICK, RI — Work on the new Pilgrim High School may resume soon, according to John Bates, Project Manager for Left Field, depending on the go-ahead from the Department of […]
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CHS Homecoming Parade 2025
COVENTRY, RI — The 2025 Coventry High School Homecoming Parade kicked off from Paine Field, 1277 Main St., ending at Coventry High, 40 Reservoir Road Oct. 4, with the spirited […]
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Committee: $2M Schools FY26 Deficit Illegal
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee has formally asked Mayor Frank Picozzi, the Council and Budget Commission how to resolve Warwick Schools’ Schools FY26 Deficit and illegal operation without […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[CREDIT: Mary Carlos] Students of Tiogue Elementary School march with their Future Oakers banner during the CHS Homecoming parade Oct. 4, 2025](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CHS-Homecoming-Parade-4-250x228.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&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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‘No Kings’ Rallies Set for Saturday in EG, NK, Providence
[CREDIT: Jim Taylor] Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ Thousands attended the third ‘No Kings’ nation-wide rally June 14 at the State House. Rallies were held in six other locations […]
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RI Groups Urge Peaceful Discourse After Kirk Murder
PROVIDENCE, RI — Officials and political groups urged peaceful dialogue after conservative pundit Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University Sept. 10 answering a question about gun violence. […]
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Labor Day ’25: Trump Turns Blind Eye to Weak Job Market
Today, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, granting many a three-day weekend, a reminder of living wages, fair hours and safe conditions that unions have won for workers, as President Donald […]
![[CREDIT: WP Composite] The Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats called for a renewed commitment to civility, compassion, and respect following the murder of Charlie Kirk Sept. 10 in Utah.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Young-Repbublicans-Democrats-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Police and Fire
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![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAAC8AQAAAAB5lo7hAAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAcSURBVFjD7cExAQAAAMKg9U/taQmgAAAAAAAAbhg8AAGKF5l6AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC)
DUI Driver Refuses Ride, WPD Intercepts
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police arrested a Cranston man for DUI on Post Road Sept,. 20 at 2:49 p.m. after Chelo’s staff reported he fell getting into his car after […]
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Semi Rollover Blocks Rte. 95N At Rte.2
COVENTRY, RI — A semi roIlover and tipped trailer on Rte. 95N in the area of Coventry/West Warwick blocked both lanes, backing up traffic for miles today about 1:30 p.m. […]
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Trooper Warwick Arrests Oct. 21: Larceny, Robbery, DUI
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Oct. 10-21 involved charges for DUI, robbery and larceny conspiracy. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI Trooper Log […]
![[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)
![[CREDIT: Cheryl Milson] A semi roIlover and tipped trailer on Rte. 95N in the area of Coventry/West Warwick blocked both lanes Tuesday at about 2 p.m.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Semi-Rollover-Rte.95N-10-21-2025-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
