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  • CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant

    By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • [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 […]

Schools

  • [WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta.

    CCRI NJCAA ’24 – ’25 All-Americans Listed

    [WP Composite/CCRI] CCRI student-athletes who earned national academic honors from NJCAA, including two Warwick residents. From left, Robert Court and Kathryn Motta. By: Rob Borkowski

    WARWICK, RI — The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced  nine of its student-athletes have been recognized for their outstanding academic achievements by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), […]

  • CCRI Wins $1M Lowes Foundation Trades Training Grant

    By: Rob Borkowski

    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 […]

  • [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.

    Warwick Schools Nix Admin Positions

    [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. By: Joe Siegel

    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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Police and Fire

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court in Providence. A Providence man will be sentenced July 24 for his admitted part in a Land Rover credit fraud scheme in RI & NH.

    Warwick Man Admits Trafficking 2KG of Cocaine

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The U.S. Court in Providence. A Providence man will be sentenced July 24 for his admitted part in a Land Rover credit fraud scheme in RI & NH. By: Rob Borkowski

    PROVIDENCE – A Warwick man has been convicted in federal court for trafficking two kilos of cocaine, the RI U.S. Attorney’s Office announced today.

  • [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.

    Drive-Thru DUI Charge Follows July 1 Hit & Run Call

    [CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation. By: Rob Borkowski

    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. […]

  • [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland} Hopkins Hill Fire Chief John Potvin, newly hired to take the reins from retired Chief Frank Brown, in front of the Hopkins Hill station.

    Hopkins Hill Welcomes Potvin as Fire Chief

    [CREDIT: Natalie Ferland} Hopkins Hill Fire Chief John Potvin, newly hired to take the reins from retired Chief Frank Brown, in front of the Hopkins Hill station. By: Natalie Ferland

    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 […]