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![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include a Halloween party at OTD and Trick-or-Treat at Coventry Public Library, along with the usual pumpkin painting and goat events.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAPoAAADkAQAAAACZSwR7AAAAAnRSTlMAAHaTzTgAAAAeSURBVFjD7cGBAAAAAMOg+VNf4QBVAQAAAAAAAPAaHWQAAUjam4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=)
Coventry Community Events Oct. 31: Halloween, Music
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, […]
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Warwick Weekend Events Oct. 31: Halloween, Fundraiser
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, […]
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Reed Joins 2 Bipartisan SNAP Patch Plans
WASHINGTON, DC — While President Donald Trump and Sen. Jack Reed each say they want to fund SNAP food aid during the federal shutdown, only the President can do that […]
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Coventry Weekend Events in Coventry, RI include a Halloween party at OTD and Trick-or-Treat at Coventry Public Library, along with the usual pumpkin painting and goat events.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Coventry-Community-Events-October-31-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[Credit: WP Composite] This week’s Warwick Weekend Events include a Toys for Tots Cars and Coffee event, a Halloween parade, a fundraiser for TigerEye Gift Shop, with the usual Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular and Sunday trivia.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Warwick-weekend-events-October-31-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[RI.gov] SNAP food benefits will run out Nov. 1 as federal officials debate the use of contingency funding typically used during federal shutdowns.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/SNAP-food-benefits-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Business
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RIAG: RI Energy Owes Customers $39M
PROVIDENCE, RI — RI Energy owes rate payers up to $39 million more than the utility is attempting to assess in its proposed formula determining its responsibility to protect ratepayers […]
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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 […]
![[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)
Schools
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SC Asks Mayor for $2.1M FY26 Deficit Decision
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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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 […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[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)
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: 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] 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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Officers Honored for Oct. 18 Drowning Driver Rescue
WARWICK, RI — Officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and Maxwell Neiley rescued a drowning driver from a submerged car in Apponaug Cove Oct. 18, a feat WPD Chief Col. Michael […]
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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)
Trooper Warwick Arrests Oct. 26: Reckless Driving, Eluding
WARWICK, RI — Warwick arrests in the Warwick RI Trooper Log Oct. 21 – 26 involved charges for DUI, robbery and larceny conspiracy. Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI […]
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Trooper Coventry Arrests Oct. 26: Eluding, DUI
COVENTRY, RI — Coventry arrests and other Kent County arrests in the RI Trooper Log Oct. 20- 24 involved charges for DUI, a suspended license and eluding police. Here are […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick Police Chief Michael Lima, Mayor Frank Picozzi, WFD Chief Peter McMichael and Sen. Michael LaMountain honored officers Matthew Maloney, Nicholas Manocchio, and Maxwell Neiley for their Oct. 18 rescue of a drowning driver,](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WPD-Officers-Honored-for-Drowning-Driver-Rescue-Oct.-18-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
![[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)
